Prime Minister, Chinese Ambassador discuss issues on further development of bilateral relations
Prime Minister Karen Karapetyan received today PRC Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary to the Republic of Armenia Tian Erlong. The Premier pointed to the need for continued expansion and intensification of relations with China and noted that concrete steps should be taken towards the realization of the existing great potential for further development of economic cooperation. Karen Karapetyan pointed out the possibility of Chinese companies’ involvement in a number of... more »
Prime Minister, VimpelCom Group CEO discuss issues related to the development of the ICT sector
Prime Minister Karen Karapetyan received Executive Director of VimpelCom Group telecommunications company Jean-Yves Charlier and his delegation. Stressing the importance of continued advancement of information and telecommunication industries in Armenia, the Premier noted that his government is working on a new package of development of this industry. Karen Karapetyan also said that the Government is prepared to discuss with VimpelCom Group different initiatives and proposals aimed at... more »
Prime Minister continues discussions with ICT industry representatives
Chaired by Prime Minister Karen Karapetyan, the government held today another discussion on information and communication technology (ICT) sector. During the discussion projects related to the reform of vocational education and ICT sector workforce development were presented to the Prime Minister. In this context, the meeting focused on the formation of an environment conducive to a technological university, educational incubators, and other issues related to current and prospective... more »
Prime Minister Karen Karapetyan puts in application to join the Republican Party
A regular Cabinet meeting was held today, chaired by Prime Minister Karen Karapetyan. Before proceeding to the agenda, the Prime Minister made a statement: “Today I have applied for membership of the Republican Party of Armenia. I think this step was logical and predictable for many people, but I want to explain why. The Prime Minister’s office was offered to me by President Serzh Sargsyan, President of the Republican Party of Armenia. 2. Each government must have... more »
PM receives PACE Monitoring Committee co-rapporteurs on Armenia
Prime Minister Karen Karapetyan received the PACE Monitoring Committee co-rapporteurs on Armenia Alan Meale and Giuseppe Galati. The Prime Minister stressed the importance of cooperation with the Council of Europe and the priorities and direction of his government’s reform efforts. Karen Karapetyan noted that currently work is being done to diagnose the problems in the economy, which will be addressed on the basis of long-term measures and actions. The Premier said that the... more »
PM Receives Delegation Led by RF Industry and Trade Minister
Prime Minister Karen Karapetyan received a delegation led by Russian Industry and Trade Minister Denis Manturov who has arrived in Armenia to attend the 4th Antikontrafakt -2016 international conference. Co-hosted by the Government of the Republic of Armenia, the Eurasian Economic Commission and the RF Ministry of Industry and Trade, the forum focuses on the protection of intellectual property rights, and countering the illicit traffic of industrial production in the Eurasian Economic... more »
PM discussed development prospects with heads of communities in Aragatsotn Marz: “We have to send finance to those areas where there are most rapid, profitable and effective programs”
Prime Minister Karen Karapetyan on November 18 paid a working visit to Aragatsotn Marz. The Prime Minister first called at Ashtarak, where he was presented a tourism development project in the city. In particular, it is planned nearby the ancient Ashtarak Bridge of the 11th century, where there is a church, cultural and historical monuments, the Hippodrome, a recreational area, restore the color of the city, which can be attractive to tourists. The purpose of the project is to make Ashtarak... more »
PM Receives Deputy Minister of Economy and Finance, Head of Customs of Iran Masud Karbasian
Prime Minister Karen Karapetyan received today a delegation led by Deputy Minister of Economy and Finance, Head of the Main Customs of the Islamic Republic of Iran, Masud Karbasian. “The Islamic Republic of Iran is not only a friendly country for the Republic of Armenia, but also an important partner, and the political dialogue between our countries is at a high level. But we have the potential for expansion and development of our economic relations. Harmonious work of customs... more »
Areas for Armenia Government-European Investment Bank Cooperation Development Discussed
Prime Minister Karen Karapetyan received the delegation headed by the Vice-President of the European Investment Bank (EIB) Jan Vapaavuori. The Prime Minister praised the cooperation with the EIB and noted the importance of the following co-financed projects already completed and in the process of implementation with the EIB: the construction of the North-South Highway, Caucasian transmission network, Yerevan Metro, the restoration of Yerevan water supply and solid waste management.... more »
PM instructs to be guided by the principle of inspector – economic entity cooperation: the inspector should not be seen as a controller, instead as promotional while implementing inspection checks.
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. Regarding the inspection reform, the Premier gave instructions to ministers of justice, finance, emergency, healthcare, economic development and investment, transport, communications and information technologies, science and education, environmental protection, energy, infrastructure and natural resources, the Chairman of... more »
