Progress in Inspection Reform Discussed with Prime Minister
Chaired by Prime Minister Karen Karapetyan,, the Inspection Reform Coordinating Council held a regular meeting in the Office of Government. The meeting first discussed the State control checklists for non-food products and services as submitted by the market surveillance authority of the Ministry of Economic Development and Investment. Highlighting the need to comply with the business community’s interests, the Prime Minister instructed to explore the best international... more »
Government to Allocate 5 Billion Drams to Address Priority Issues in Marzes
During a meeting held with Marz Governors in the Office of Government, Prime Minister Karen Karapetyan said a decision had been made to allocate 5 billion drams to the regions from the Government’s reserve fund to address priority issues in Marzes. “We need to identify the priorities and pick out the projects that have a multiplier effect. These amounts will have to be controlled very strictly, in an open, transparent and understandable way. Additional funds may be earmarked... more »
Government Discusses Projects Received from Syunik and Lori Marzes
Chaired by Prime Minister Karen Karapetyan, the Government discussed investment projects received from Syunik and Lori Marzes of Armenia. The Syunik Marz projects related to the development of a farm machinery supply base, establishment of refrigeration facilities, promotion of organic agriculture, etc. The Lori Marz projects focused on bread production, the launch of farms, paper bag production and processing facilities. The Prime Minister said that the government departments should... more »
Karen Karapetyan, U.S. Ambassador Discuss Joint Efforts to Combat Corruption
Prime Minister Karen Karapetyan received U.S. Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary to Armenia Richard Mills. The meeting was attended by USAID Armenia Office Director Deborah Grieser. The meeting focused on the Government’s anti-corruption policy and the joint efforts in the fight against corruption. Evoking the legislative reforms and government decisions implemented to date, the activities carried out as part of the fight against corruption, as well as the planned... more »
Preparations for 17th Summit of Francophone Countries Discussed
Chaired by Prime Minister Karen Karapetyan, the first meeting of the interdepartmental commission on preparations for the 17th Summit of Heads of State and Government of Francophone Countries was held in the Office of Government. RA Foreign Affairs Minister Edward Nalbandyan advised that Armenia is going to host the Francophonie Summit in 2018 and that for a term of two years, our country will take over the chairmanship of La Francophonie, which covers 84 members, associated countries,... more »
PM Issues Strong Warning: “The use of administrative resources for propaganda purposes is a “lip service”
A regular Cabinet meeting was held today, chaired by Prime Minister Karen Karapetyan. Before proceeding to the agenda, the Prime Minister made a statement. “There are reports in the press that our ministers and heads of regional administrations are using administrative resources in the electoral campaign. As we enter the election campaign, I would like to strongly caution that the use of administrative resources for propaganda purposes is a “lip service,” no matter... more »
PM Attends Iran Islamic Revolution Victory 38th Anniversary-Dated Event
Prime Minister Karen Karapetyan attended Iran Islamic Revolution victory 38th anniversary-dated event, which was held at the Government’s Reception House. Congratulating Ambassador Seyed Kazem Sadjadi and the friendly people of Iran on the Islamic Revolution anniversary, the Prime Minister of Armenia expressed the desire to further strengthen the Armenian-Iranian relations.
Karen Karapetyan: “We need to give new impetus to Noravank. We have to think how to get a practical effect”
Chaired by Prime Minister Karen Karapetyan, Noravank scientific-educational foundation (SEF) Board of Trustees held a regular meeting in the Office of Government. The meeting first heard the Foundation’s 2016 performance report. SEF Executive Director Gagik Harutyunyan noted that in collaboration with partners from the public and private sectors, work was done to enhance information security; an information security manual and a dictionary were developed involving experts from... more »
Diaspora, Finance, Justice, Foreign Affairs Ministries and State Revenue Committee Submit 2016 Performance Reports
Chaired by Prime Minister Karen Karapetyan, the Government continued discussing public agency performance reports for 2016, including their compliance with the government’s action plan, priorities and assessed performance. Reports were delivered by the Ministry of Diaspora, Ministry of Finance, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ministry of Justice and State Revenue Committee. Referring to the 2016 plan of action and the results of priority tasks, Minister of Diaspora Hranush Hakobyan... more »
Karen Karapetyan, Peter Switalski Discuss Joint Efforts to Combat Corruption
Prime Minister Karen Karapetyan received Head of EU Delegation to Armenia, Ambassador Peter Switalski. The parties discussed cooperation in the fight against corruption. Prime Minister Karen Karapetyan introduced the steps taken by the Armenian government to that effect, including legislative reforms, decisions and activities carried out by the Anticorruption Council. Talking about the future plans, the Prime Minister said a new legislative package has been developed to create an... more »
