Government Discusses Investment Packages
Prime Minister Karen Karapetyan called a consultative meeting to discuss ways of promoting exports and providing Armenian manufacturers access to new markets. Per-sector investment packages were presented to the Prime Minister, covering transport, communications, information technology, energy and agriculture. The meeting focused on those sectors strong with specific export potential. To make the steps more effective, Karen Karapetyan instructed to intensify contacts with the private... more »
A center for strategic initiatives by the Government will be set up by yearend
A regular Cabinet meeting was held today, chaired by Prime Minister Karen Karapetyan. Before the agenda, the Prime Minister gave a number of instructions. "First of all, I would like to announce that we will set up a center for strategic initiatives as envisaged in the government program. The center will operate under the Government based on the public-private partnership format. The center’s main function will be to develop a long-term strategy, as well as short-term and... more »
PM Receives Heads of EEU-Member States Customs Agencies
Prime Minister Karen Karapetyan received the heads of customs services of Eurasian Economic Union-member States who are in Armenia to attend the 21st meeting of the Council of Customs Services (CCS) of EEU-member States. Welcoming the guests, the Prime Minister noted that meetings held in this format help enhance the effectiveness of cooperation between customs services and added that only through joint effort it will be possible to achieve increased competitiveness of national economies... more »
PM Receives Georgian Ambassador
Prime Minister Karen Karapetyan received today Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Georgia to the Republic of Armenia Giorgi Saganelidze. Pleased with the current level of political dialogue between Armenia and Georgia, the Prime Minister said more vigorous efforts are needed to overhaul economic cooperation and tap the existing potential. Giorgi Saganelidze stressed that the Armenian-Georgian relations are based on centuries-old friendship between the... more »
PM: Emergency regime due for ministers and heads of government agencies to organize activities in December
Prime Minister Karen Karapetyan held a consultative meeting with the ministers and the heads of government agencies to review their last two-month performance reports. Noting that the reports should mainly focus on real changes, Karen Karapetyan said, “An emergency regime shall be established for the ministers and the heads of government agencies to organize activities in December, sum up the year and draw up a plan for the coming year.” The Premier also emphasized... more »
Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative Multi-stakeholder Group Holds First Meeting
The Government hosted today the first meeting of Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative Multi-stakeholder Group (EITI MSG), which ushered in the introduction of EITI standard in Armenia. The meeting was moderated by the Chair of the Multi-stakeholder Group, Minister-Chief of Government Staff Davit Harutyunyan. In his opening remarks, Davit Harutyunyan stated in part: “The Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative is a global Standard to promote the open and accountable... more »
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 »
