PM Briefed on Work to Tap Diaspora Potential
Prime Minister Karen Karapetyan visited today the Center for Strategic Initiatives, where a consultation was held to discuss ways of using the Diaspora’s potential in implementing various investment projects and ensuring good governance in Armenia. Presenting in detail the areas of cooperation with the Armenian Diaspora, Minister of Diaspora Hranush Hakobyan said there is an extensive network of relationship established with Armenian communities worldwide. According to Hranush... more »
Karen Karapetyan: “Our main capital - the man - must be educated and literate”
”The Yerevan State University continues to play a significant role both in terms of formation of academia and public awareness. We need to discuss ways of shaping a modern and efficient system of education,” Prime Minister Karen Karapetyan said at a meeting with the YSU management and faculty. Presenting the government’s program of activities and reforms, the Prime Minister stated in part, “Whatever we do to develop our country is to be done in a smart and... more »
About USD 3.2BN-worth investment programs collected: Karen Karapetyan Receives Representatives of European Companies Operating in Armenia
Prime Minister Karen Karapetyan received the representatives of the European Business Association and the European companies operating in Armenia. The meeting was attended by Head of EU Delegation to Armenia, Ambassador Peter Switalski. Stressing the importance of cooperation between the Government and the business community, the Prime Minister said he considers the business community as a partner and a driving force behind the economy. “We have sent you many signals, and we... more »
Government Holds Extraordinary Sitting
An extraordinary Cabinet sitting was held today, chaired by Prime Minister Karen Karapetyan. The meeting called off Government Decree N96-A of 9 February 2017 “On Government’s initiative to convene extraordinary National Assembly session.” Minister-Chief of Government Staff David Haroutunyan noted that the discussions held with the National Assembly leadership led to the conclusion that the proposed extraordinary session agenda items might be discussed at the... more »
PM Receives EEU-Member States’ Transport Sector Top Executives
Prime Minister Karen Karapetyan received EEU-member States’ transport sector top executives, who are in Armenia to attend the 6th meeting of heads of EEU-member States authorized transport agencies. Welcoming the guests, Karen Karapetyan expressed confidence that their visit and the 6th meeting of heads of EEU-member States authorized transport agencies will give new impetus to the development of cooperation in this field. “As EEU-member State, we attach special importance to... more »
Karen Karapetyan, Maxim Sokolov Discuss Issues of Further Development of Armenian-Russian Relations
Prime Minister Karen Karapetyan received today RF Minister of Transport, Russian co-chair of the Intergovernmental Commission on Economic Cooperation Maxim Sokolov, who is in Armenia to attend the 6th meeting of Heads of EAEC States Authorized Transport Authorities. The interlocutors discussed issues related to further development of Armenian-Russian relations and the implementation of the agreements reached during the official visit of Prime Minister of the Republic of Armenia to... more »
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 »
