PM Karen Karapetyan Visits Holy Transfiguration Church of New Nakhijevan and Russia Diocese of Armenian Apostolic Church
On the second day of his official visit to Russia, Prime Minister Karen Karapetyan laid a wreath at the Monument to Unknown Soldier, The Premier next called at the Holy Transfiguration Church of the New Nakhijevan and Russia Diocese of the Armenian Apostolic Church. After the prayer of praise, Primate of the New Nakhijevan and Russia Diocese of the Armenian Apostolic Church, Reverend Father Yezras Archbishop Nersisyan addressed words of greeting and blessing to Prime Minister Karen... more »
Karen Karapetyan: “You may rest assured that Armenia will be the best country for all Armenians”
During his official visit to the Russian Federation, Prime Minister Karen Karapetyan called at the Armenian Embassy in Moscow, where he met with representatives of the Armenian community. In addition to the members of the Prime Minister-led delegation, the meeting was attended by the primates of the New Nakhichevan and Russia Dioceses, Armenians engaged in business activities in Russia, political, public and cultural figures. In his speech, Prime Minister Karen Karapetyan summed up the... more »
Armenian, Russian Prime Ministers Issue Statement for Mass Media Representatives
Prime Minister Karen Karapetyan is in Moscow, capital of the Russian Federation, on a two-day official visit. Prime Ministers Dmitry Medvedev and Karen Karapetyan made a statement for mass media summarizing the results of their meeting. Below is the full text of the statements made by the Prime Ministers of Armenia and Russia. Head of RF Government Dmitry Medvedev: Dear Karen Wilhelmovich, Mass Media Representatives, Colleagues, The meetings with our Armenian friends were... more »
The idea of setting up a joint fund positively assessed by the Russian side
In the framework of Prime Minister Karen Karapetyan’s official visit to the Russian Federation, Dmitry Medvedev and Karen Karapetyan held an expanded meeting at Russian Premier’s residence with the participation of the two countries’ official delegations. During a working breakfast, the two delegations discussed a wide range of issues of mutual interest. In addition to the traditional vectors of interaction, the parties discussed ways of initiating and building up... more »
Armenian, Russian Prime Ministers Meet in Moscow
At RF Premier Dmitry Medvedev’s invitation, Prime Minister Karen Karapetyan is paying a two-day official visit to Russia. As part of the visit, Russian Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev received his Armenian counterpart at Gorki residence of the Head of Russian Government. First, the two heads of government held a private meeting, followed by an expanded one featuring official delegations in the format of a working breakfast. Russian Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev said in his... more »
Hearings of 2016 Performance Reports Kick Off in Government
The Government started discussing public agencies’ performance reports, including assessed performance, compliance with the government’s action plan and priorities for 2016. Reports were delivered by the ministers of Energy Infrastructures and Natural Resources, Labor and Social Affairs, Defense and the Chairman of State Water Management Committee. While detailing the activities carried out in the year under review, the members of government reported back the reasons behind... more »
Karen Karapetyan Meets Public Council Members
Prime Minister Karen Karapetyan visited the Public Council and met with its members, headed Public Council Chairman Vazgen Manukyan. The Prime Minister said meetings like that provide an opportunity to take up issues of public concerns, discuss the country’s development prospects and ways of their solution. Karen Karapetyan briefed the Council members on the results of his government’s 100-day activities and planned actions. The Premier highlighted the establishment of the... more »
PM Discussed Gyumri Development Issues with Honorary Consul of Italy
Prime Minister Karen Karapetyan received today Honorary Consul of Italy to Armenia Antonio Montalpo. The Consul introduced the projects developed by Friends of Gyumri foundation, including the rehabilitation of historical and cultural assets in Gyumri, possibilities for creating new jobs and developing inbound tourism featuring the presentation of local arts and crafts. Antonio Montalpo stressed the importance of cooperation with the Government in implementing the proposed projects. The... more »
Karen Karapetyan Chairs Anticorruption Council Meeting
Prime Minister Karen Karapetyan chaired a meeting of the Anticorruption Council, attended by civil society representatives. The first item on the agenda referred to the reduction of administrative corruption in the provision of public services. Armenian Lawyers Association NGO President Karen Zadoyan suggested re-launching the network of anticorruption centers in Armenia, noting that 11 such centers as supported by the USAID used to be operational in our country in the period from 2011... more »
Karen Karapetyan: “Our goal is not just progress, we mean such progress as every citizen of Armenia can see the quality of life improve day by day”
Prime Minister Karen Karapetyan visited the American University of Armenia. Accompanied by university officials, the Premier toured the educational institution inspecting the university’s current activities, getting familiar with the amenities and academic programs. Karen Karapetyan called at the University Library, which serves not only the students and the faculty, but also the public at large. While calling at the student registration unit, Alex and Marie Manoogian conference hall... more »
