Government Center for Strategic Initiatives opens officially, attended by Prime Minister
Prime Minister Karen Karapetyan attended today the inauguration of the Center for Strategic Initiatives of the Government of Armenia (GCSI). Welcoming the guests and highlighting the opening of the Center for Strategic Initiatives, the Prime Minister noted that the idea of setting up the Center was one of the key tasks specified in the Government’s Action Plan. It is supposed to outline a long-term strategy for the development of Armenia’s economy. The Premier said the... more »
Prospects of Expanding Coca-Cola Hellenic’s Armenia Activities Discussed
Prime Minister Karen Karapetyan received a delegation led by Coca-Cola Hellenic Regional Director Keith Sanders. Stressing the importance of Coca-Cola Hellenic’s activity in our country, the Prime Minister expressed willingness to discuss their future plans, questions and problems of interest to the Company. Keith Sanders said to be aware of the Armenian government’s special attitude toward the business community and added that his company attaches great importance to... more »
PM instructs to submit proposals on replacement of imports with local production
A regular Cabinet sitting was held today, chaired by Prime Minister Karen Karapetyan. Before proceeding to the agenda, the Premier issued several instructions. The Prime Minister’s first directive referred to the replacement of imports with local production. “I give the ministers of Economic Development and Investment, Finance, Defense, Agriculture, Healthcare 20 days to submit proposals on replacement of imports with local production for specific types of goods,” the... more »
Gegharkunik Marz Investment Packages Discussed with Prime Minister
Prime Minister Karen Karapetyan held a consultation with the heads of the agencies concerned to discuss investment packages received from Gegharkunik Marz of Armenia in line with the arrangements made during the Premier’s recent visit to Gegharkunik Marz. The meeting looked in detail each proposed business project, which related to the development of cheese industry, the production of dairy and agricultural products. Noting the importance of Marz-related investment projects, Karen... more »
Prospects of Armenia-Iran-Turkmenistan Trilateral Cooperation Discussed
Prime Minister Karen Karapetyan received Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Islamic Republic of Iran Seyed Kazem Sadjadi and Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Turkmenistan Muhammetniyaz Mashalov. Welcoming the guests, the Prime Minister noted that the high level of Armenia’s political relations with Iran and Turkmenistan makes it possible to establish both closer bilateral economic ties, and expand trilateral economic cooperation. “We are... more »
Karen Karapetyan has congratulated Russian Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev on Christmas Day
Prime Minister Karen Karapetyan sent to Prime Minister of the Russian Federation Dmitry Medvedev a congratulatory message on Christmas Day The congratulatory message reads: “Dear Mr. Dmitry Anatolevich, I cordially congratulate you on Christmas Day. I wish every success and prosperity to you and the friendly people of Russia. Our two peoples are linked to each other not only with traditionally allied and strategic relations, but also with simple, genuine human relations.... more »
Karen Karapetyan sent a congratulatory message to Georgian Prime Minister Giorgi Kvirikashvili on Christmas holidays
Prime Minister Karen Karapetyan sent a congratulatory message to Prime Minister of Georgia Giorgi Kvirikashvili on the occasion of Christmas holidays. The congratulatory message reads: “Dear Kvirikashvili, I congratulate you and the people of Georgia on Christmas Day. I wish you peace, health and prosperity. I want to thank you for your attention to the Armenian community in Georgia I am sure that the potential of the partnership between the two countries will help develop,... more »
New Year’s Message by Prime Minister Karen Karapetyan
Dear Compatriots. It so happened that being one of you, I have the opportunity and the honor to felicitate you today on the Holiday Season. I cordially congratulate you and wish that everyone might enjoy lots of warm family feelings, and your homes were filled with light and love. During these festive days, you will have the opportunity to exchange kind remarks and best wishes with your friends and family members, embrace your children and grandchildren, honor and laud your parents. I... more »
“We are eager to see you proud of your army service and duty” - PM visits military stronghold
On the occasion of New Year and Christmas holidays, Prime Minister Karen Karapetyan visited a military stronghold located in Army Unit N of the Ministry of Defense. The Prime Minister inspected servicemen’s living conditions, talked to them over issues of topical interest around a tea table. Karen Karapetyan felicitated the Armenian troops on the upcoming holiday Season and thanked them for honoring their duty. The Prime Minister said the nation is proud of its soldiers who are... more »
Government Approves Armenia’s Hydropower Engineering Development Concept
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 Government approved Armenia’s hydropower engineering development, which is supposed to streamline the government’s vision for the development of the hydropower system. In particular, the concept addresses small hydropower plants’ compliance with the applicable technical standards, the vision for... more »