PM instructs to submit strict program for sustainable management of groundwater resources in Ararat valley
Prime Minister Karen Karapetyan chaired a consultative meeting in the Office of Government to discuss issues regarding the use of underground water resources in Ararat Valley. Note that at the Cabinet meeting of December 15, 2016, the Prime Minister gave the Minister of Nature Protection one month to examine and draft a report on those business entities, which are using irrigation water without a permit in the Republic of Armenia, as well as make recommendations for elimination of illegal... more »
Karen Karapetyan: “Soft administration can and should be applied only to law-abiding taxpayers; any manifestation of tax evasion must be prevented.”
A regular Cabinet meeting was held today, chaired by Prime Minister Karen Karapetyan. Before discussing the issues on the agenda, Prime Minister gave a number of instructions. At the cabinet sitting of September 15, 2016, Prime Minister Karen Karapetyan instructed the State Revenue Committee by the Government of the Republic of Armenia to conduct tax audits only with risky business entities and turn to small and medium enterprises only in case of extreme necessity. Concerning... more »
70-75% of Marz-submitted projects considered favorably - PM discusses Marz development prospects with community heads in Lori Marz
Prime Minister Karen Karapetyan paid a working visit to Lori Marz. The Prime Minister first inspected progress in the first stage of reconstruction of the Vanadzor-Alaverdi-Georgian border interstate (M. 6) 38.5-km-long road section, which started in September 2016. Work was reported proceeding in tune with the established timetable and due to be complete in March, 2018. Asphalting work is expected to complete this autumn. There has already been announced a tender for construction of... more »
EBRD-Armenia Cooperation Priorities Discussed
Prime Minister Karen Karapetyan received EBRD (European Bank for Reconstruction and Development) Board of Directors Dutch team leader Frans Weekers. Appreciating the ongoing effective cooperation with the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development, which numbers several joint projects, the Prime Minister expressed readiness to deepen it on behalf of his government. Highlighting the need to provide continued support for those projects intended for the private sector, the Prime... more »
Prime Minister Karen Karapetyan to Leave for Moscow
At the invitation of Russian Premier Dmitry Medvedev, RA Prime Minister Karen Karapetyan will be off to the Russian Federation on January 24 for a two-day official visit. During the visit, Karen Karapetian is scheduled to meet with RF Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev in Moscow. The two heads of government will discuss the agenda of the Armenian-Russian cooperation. The Prime Ministers of Armenia and Russia will also touch upon the joint efforts aimed at furthering integration in the... more »
ICT Development Package Submitted to Prime Minister
Chaired by Prime Minister Karen Karapetyan, another discussion on the prospects of ICT sector development was held today in the Office of Government. The Prime Minister was presented a package of specific projects to be implemented until 2025 aimed at training highly qualified professionals in the IT sphere in compliance with the market demand, building capacity in higher educational institutions, including refurbishment, as well as promoting the companies involved in the IT sector. The... more »
Gyumri Historical-Cultural Assets Rehabilitation Program Discussed with Prime Minister
Prime Minister Karen Karapetyan held today a consultation in the Office of Government to discuss development projects relating to Gyumri town of Shirak Marz. The meeting was attended by representatives from the government departments concerned, business organizations and associations. The meeting specifically focused on the rehabilitation of Kumayri museum and Shirakatsi-Rustaveli streets in Gyumri. The restoration of the aforementioned historical and cultural values will help promote... more »
Shirak Marz Investment Packages Discussed with Prime Minister
Prime Minister Karen Karapetyan chaired a consultative meeting to discuss investment project packages received from Shirak Marz of Armenia. The projects related to meat processing, security systems, crops, dairy industry, services and tourism. The Head of Government stressed that the regional administration should be more active and consistently work with the business community in order to step up the process of implementing the proposed ideas and programs. “You need to... more »
Prime Minister Sums Up First 100 Days of Government Activities
Prime Minister Karen Karapetyan held today a press conference, during which the Premier summed up the 100 days of his government’s activities, presented the problems as diagnosed by individual sectors, gave his vision for their solution and introduced the work done over the past 100 days. Attached is information on the first 100 days of government activities.
PM Meets with Diplomatic Corps Representatives
Prime Minister Karen Karapetyan called at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to meet with foreign ambassadors accredited in Armenia, as well as the heads and representatives of international institutions and organizations. During the meeting, reference was made to the Government’s activities, the reform agenda, the ongoing economic development projects, as well as to the steps and measures for the fight against corruption. Noting the importance of holding regular meetings with the... more »
