Karen Karapetyan briefed on enterprise development plans in Ararat Marz
Prime Minister Karen Karapetyan paid a working visit to Ararat Marz. Karen Karapetyan first called at International Masis Tabak, where he was introduced to the company’s manufacturing activities, tobacco processing process, the production of cigarette packs and labels. The company employs 580 people with an average salary of 140 thousand drams. 8.5 million tons of tobacco raw materials were harvested from 705 hectares of cultivated land in Armenia and Artsakh throughout 2016 resulting... more »
“Our ultimate goal is to provide normal living conditions for all citizens in each community of Armenia” - PM travels to Shirak Marz
Prime Minister Karen Karapetyan paid a working visit to Shirak Marz of Armenia. The Prime Minister first laid a wreath at the memorials to Armenian Genocide victims and Great Patriotic War heroes. The Prime Minister called at Mets Mantash, Pokr Mantash, Saralanj, Nahapetavan and Horom communities to discuss the problems faced by their residents. The Premier answered the questions raised during the meetings, which specifically bore on welfare, community infrastructure, lending conditions,... more »
Karen Karapetyan Meets with EBRD, Amber Capital Representatives to Discuss New Fund’s Activities
Prime Minister Karen Karapetyan received the representatives of the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development and Amber Capital Company. The meeting focused on the activities of the private equity fund to be established by the Government of the Republic of Armenia and the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development, which will be managed by Amber Capital according to the preliminary results of the tender announced for the selection of a manager. In particular, reference was... more »
Sam Simonyan introduces higher education inter-university center program to Prime Minister
Prime Minister Karen Karapetyan received founder of Tumo Center for Creative Technologies Sam Simonyan. The interlocutors discussed issues related to the establishment of the Inter-University Center for Higher Education. Highlighting the importance of reforms in the system of higher education, Karen Karapetyan welcomed Mr. Simonyan’s initiative in this area. The Premier stressed that the Government is prepared to support the implementation of the program, adding that it will... more »
PM Reviews Implementation of Reforms with UN Assistant Secretary-General
Prime Minister Karen Karapetyan met with Magdy Martínez-Solimán, UN Assistant Secretary-General, UNDP Assistant Administrator and Director of the Bureau for Policy and Program Support. Issues related to continued cooperation between the Center for Strategic Initiatives and UNDP were discussed at the meeting. Karen Karapetyan thanked Magdy Martínez-Solimán for technical assistance provided to the Center for Strategic Initiatives and noted... more »
Karen Karapetyan Pays Working Visits to Armavir, Aragatsotn Marzes
Prime Minister Karen Karapetyan paid working visits to Armavir and Aragatsotn Marzes of Armenia, during which the Premier called at Hatsik, Myasnikyan, Lernagog, Arteni, Aragatsavan and Dashtadem communities. The Head of Government talked to the locals asking about the problems, answering their questions and speaking about his government’s development plans. Karen Karapetyan urged the residents to get acquainted with and discuss the five-year community development programs and only... more »
Prime Minister visits Lori Marz – Mikayek Aramyants home-museum will be renovated
On March 19, Prime Minister Karen Karapetyan made a working trip to Lori Marz. The Prime Minister first traveled to Akhtala, where he called at the house of renowned public figure, philanthropist Mikael Aramyants, which on December 15, 2016 was put on the list of Armenia’s historical and cultural monuments. The home-museum has been granted the status of cultural and historical monument. The Prime Minister went around the site next to the house to get acquainted with the... more »
Karen Karapetyan inspects construction of medical center in Sevan and activities of industrial enterprises in Gegharkunik Marz of Armenia
Prime Minister Karen Karapetyan made a working trip to Gegharkunik Marz of Armenia. The Premier first inspected progress in construction of a new medical center in Sevan. The Head of Government was told that underway since August, 2016, the construction of the medical center is scheduled for completion in the summer of 2018. The Premier urged those responsible to do everything possible to complete the construction by the end of this year. The Government of Armenia and the World Bank are... more »
Health Sector Reform Agenda Discussed
Prime Minister Karen Karapetyan visited PharmaTech Company, which is engaged in the production and import of medicines at RAO Mars section of Alliance free economic zone. The Prime Minister toured the site inspecting the premises and laboratories, and getting acquainted with the working conditions, output capacities and development programs. The Premier highlighted PharmaTech’s expansion and the planned increase in the production volumes. Karen Karapetyan next called at Arabkir... more »
Karen Karapetyan suggests identifying fuel market problems and developing clear-cut methodology for preventive action
A regular Cabinet meeting was held today, chaired by Prime Minister Karen Karapetyan. Before proceeding to the agenda, the Prime Minister issued a number of instructions. Referring to the quality of imported petrol and diesel fuel, the Prime Minister said, “Our studies have identified several problems regarding the quality of gasoline and diesel fuel. The problem is often conditioned by inaccurate definition of fuel types and some other shortfalls. As a result, significant damage... more »
