Cabinet Sums Up 2016 Performance Reports Submitted by Ministries of Culture, Youth and Sports Affairs, Healthcare
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 Culture, Ministry of Healthcar and the Ministry of Sport and Youth Affairs. To begin with, Culture Minister Armen Amiryan noted that the Government had adopted a number of decisions in the field of culture. First, the... more »
PM Introduces Newly Appointed Minister of Emergency Situations David Tonoyan
Prime Minister Karen Karapetyan introduced today to the Ministry staff newly appointed Minister of Emergency Situations David Tonoyan. The Prime Minister congratulated Mr. Tonoyan on appointment and thanked Haykaram Mkhitaryan for serving as interim Minister and managing the activities of the Ministry. “We have known Mr. Tonoyan as a decent, well-organized manager, military officer and a patriot. I believe that despite the enormous responsibility, he will succeed in the new... more »
PM Addresses Kumayri Historic Center Rehabilitation Program Presentation: “It will have strong economic impact and generate jobs”
Prime Minister Karen Karapetyan paid a working visit to Gyumri. The Premier first called at Shirak airport in Gyumri to get a first-hand view of infrastructures and investment projects. Airport manager - Armenia International Airports - will spend USD10 million to improve infrastructure, of which 3 million will be invested during the year. Work is underway to attract new budget airlines. The airport of Gyumri is practicing low tariffs for services, with some of the services provided even... more »
Prime Minister, EU Official Discuss Cooperation Development Prospects
Prime Minister Karen Karapetyan received a delegation led by EC Director-General for Neighborhood Policy and Enlargement Christian Danielsson. Welcoming the guests, the Head of Government noted that the European agenda is a priority of Armenia’s foreign policy. “Our cooperation is based on shared values and it is important for us. Armenia is ready to advance, deepen and strengthen cooperation with the EU in all spheres of mutual interest. In this regard, important are the... more »
Prime Minister Receives IRI Ambassador to Armenia
Prime Minister Karen Karapetyan received Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Islamic Republic of Iran to the Republic of Armenia Seyed Kazem Sadjadi. As they discussed a number of issues related to bilateral cooperation, the interlocutors highlighted the need to build on and expand economic ties. The sides expressed confidence that the trade turnover between the two countries would be promoted significantly through the launch of the free economic zone in Meghri and the... more »
PM, Swiss Ambassador Discuss Intensification of Economic Ties
Prime Minister Karen Karapetyan received today Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Switzerland to Armenia Lukas Gasser. The Prime Minister noted that the 25th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Armenia and Switzerland turns this year, which can be described as stable relationships at a high level. “We are keen to develop cooperation in all areas of mutual interest,” Karen Karapetyan emphasized. At the same time, highlighting the need to boost... more »
PM stresses the need to initiate legislative changes aimed at criminalizing the offense of deliberate evasion of taxes, duties or other mandatory payments
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 concerned the measures aimed at encouraging and developing entrepreneurship. According to the Head of Government, the provision of favorable conditions aimed at improving the business environment by public authorities and the launch of such measures as may ensure unimpeded... more »
Prime Minister Pays Working Visit to Kotayk Marz
Prime Minister Karen Karapetyan paid a working visit to Kotayk Marz of Armenia. The Head of Government discussed problems and development prospects with Governor of Kotayk Marz Karapet Guloyan, community heads and local businessmen in Tsaghkadzor. Kotayk Marz Governor Karapet Guloyan presented the main economic indicators, including the measures to stimulate economic activity, as well as a number of planned projects in the province. The Governor noted that active efforts are being... more »
USD 2.4 Billion-Worth Investment Projects Submitted to Government
Prime Minister Karen Karapetyan traveled today to Kotayk Marz of Armenia to discuss problems and development prospects with community leaders and businessmen. To begin with, the Premier advised that during this week the ministries and government agencies will submit summary investment programs, which will be made public next week. “The Government Staff has examined USD2.4 billion-worth 471 investment projects, of which 345 are deemed to be feasible in 2017 to a total cost of... more »
Unified Appeals Commission of Inspection Bodies Holds Meeting
Chaired by Prime Minister Karen Karapetyan, the Unified Appeals Commission of Inspection Bodies of the Republic of Armenia met today in the Office of Government. The Commission considered two applications against the decisions taken by the Commission on Complaints of Tax and Customs authorities of the State Revenue Committee by the Government of the Republic of Armenia. After hearing the arguments and evidence submitted, the Commission decided to satisfy the complaint of one of the... more »
