Karen Karapetian orders to bring illegal water users into the legal field: “Otherwise, shut off the water intake point”
A regular Cabinet meeting was held today, chaired by Prime Minister Karen Karapetyan. Before proceeding to the agenda, the Prime Minister gave a number of instructions. The Premier’s first recommendation referred to the preparations for irrigation. “We had previously assigned to conduct a systemic survey of cadastre-specified, planned and actual arable land. The State Water Management Committee has provided statistics different from that available from communities and other... more »
PM discusses new development plans with the leaders of those communities having recorded increased revenue
Prime Minister Karen Karapetyan met with 12 community leaders from various regions of Armenia who ensured increase in own revenue in 2016 and are going to provide for the same in 2017. The meeting was attended by the heads of Abovyan, Aygehovit, Basen, Vahan, Akhuryan, Sarapat, Urtsadzor, Amasia, Tegh, Meghri and Zaritap communities. Prime Minister Karapetyan noted that the 12 selected communities have earned the government’s confidence as they boast a satisfactory rate of growth of... more »
North-South Road Corridor Investment Program Governing Council Holds Meeting
Prime Minister Karen Karapetyan chaired a regular meeting of the North-South Road Corridor and Sustainable Urban Development Investment Programs Governing Council. Proceeding to the agenda, the meeting discussed the results of the road construction oversight tender for Davidashen-Ashtarak and Bagratashen-Ashtarak road sections under Tranche 2 Activity of Sustainable Urban Development Investment Program. The Council discussed and approved the technical proposals on acquisition of audit... more »
“We just need to have a horizon of 10-15 years and solve fundamental problems” – PM discusses development prospects with the Yerevan Town Hall team
Prime Minister Karen Karapetyan discussed today four-year development program results and future plans with the Yerevan Mayor and Town Hall executives. The meeting focused on Yerevan city development projects, municipal budget predictability, income generation and tax collection, public transport system reform, improved investment and business environment, tourism, housing modernization, expansion of cooperation with the private sector and a number of other areas. Welcoming the Town... more »
PM meets with businessmen from 6 Marzes who have submitted 11 investment programs
Prime Minister Karen Karapetyan met with businessmen from Lori, Tavush, Gegharkunik, Shirak, Ararat and Aragatsotni Marzes of Armenia who had submitted 11 investment programs. The meeting discussed ways of implementing these programs. The Prime Minister was briefed on the work carried out in terms of implementing a feasibility study and supporting the projects. It was noted that the lending process has already started: loans for most of the programs are being provided. Karen... more »
Government Discusses Projects Received from Kotayk Marz
Prime Minister Karen Karapetyan held today another consultation to discuss investment projects received from Kotayk Marz of Armenia. The projects covered the following areas: establishment of a greenhouse and a workshop, manufacture of biomass (pellet)-based fuel and furnaces, clothing, anti-hail nets, leather goods, construction of recreational areas and so on. The Premier instructed the government departments concerned to work with the investors in order to give effect to the... more »
Karen Karapetyan: Government Keen to Cooperate with European Business
Prime Minister Karen Karapetyan attended today the annual meeting of the European Business Association (EBA). The event was attended by Head of EU Delegation, Ambassador Peter Switalski, Ambassadors of EU-member States and representatives from EBA-member business entities. Welcoming the guests, the Prime Minister said his government keen to expand relationship with European businesses. “We are eager to see you safe and secure to invest, provide jobs, pay taxes and make money in... more »
PM asks for spending indications regarding the funds allocated to Armenia Development Fund
The Prime Minister-chaired meeting of the Armenia Development Fund (ADF) Board of Trustees discussed today the Fund’s 2016 performance. Acting ADF Executive Director Karen Megrtichean delivered the 2016 activity and financial reports, which covered export promotion, tourism development and those measures aimed at supporting the business environment. The Prime Minister asked about the effectiveness of ADF-implemented programs, the cost-result ratio and the achievements made in... more »
Prime Minister Karen Karapetyan to Pay Official Visit to Georgia
On February 23, at the invitation of Georgian Prime Minister Giorgi Kvirikashvili, Prime Minister Karen Karapetyan will be off to Georgia on a two-day official visit. During the visit, Karen Karapetian will meet with Georgian President Giorgi Margvelashvili and Prime Minister Giorgi Kvirikashvili in Tbilisi. The meetings will discuss a number of issues on the agenda of the Armenian-Georgian cooperation.
PM Karen Karapetyan, UITO Members Discuss Inbound Tourism Development Agenda
Prime Minister Karen Karapetyan received a delegation from the Union of Incoming Tour Operators (UITO) and representatives of travel agencies to discuss development of incoming tourism in Armenia. The meeting specifically focused on the need to raise awareness of our country’s attractiveness and present Armenia’s tourism products abroad, as well as on decentralization and international flights. UITO President Ara Petrosyan noted that Armenian tourism companies are... more »
