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 »
The Prime Minister and U.S. Deputy Assistant Secretary of State discuss the agenda of bilateral relations
Prime Minister Karen Karapetyan received U.S. Deputy Assistant Secretary in the Bureau of European and Eurasian Affairs Bridget Brink who is paying a regional visit to Armenia. “Armenia attaches great importance to cooperation and development of strong partnerships with the United States in all areas. I am ready to discuss with you any matter of common interest on the agenda of our relations,” the Prime Minister said welcoming the guests,. Congratulating Karen Karapetyan... more »
Prime Minister Karen Karapetyan attends Eurasian Intergovernmental Council meeting
Prime Minister Karen Karapetyan participated in the meeting of the Eurasian Intergovernmental Council in Moscow. The Eurasian Intergovernmental Council discussed and approved the draft of the Customs Code of the Eurasian Economic Union. During the discussion it was pointed out that among the regulatory issues apart from the further progress of economic development and a common economic space, in particular, account was taken of the interests of the member States businesses. The... more »
Inspection Reform Coordinating Council Holds Regular Meeting
Prime Minister Karen Karapetyan chaired a regular meeting of the Inspection Reform Coordinating Council. The first item on the agenda featured discussion of the activities carried out in 2009-2016. The Council next discussed and approved the dissolution of the Ministry of Agriculture-affiliated State Inspectorate of Agricultural Machinery, as well as the redistribution of inspection functions. In conclusion, the meeting changed the statute of the Market Surveillance Inspectorate by... more »
Our relations will be based on partnership: PM, community heads discuss Tavush Marz development prospects
Prime Minister Karen Karapetyan paid a working visit to Tavush Marz of Armenia. In Dilijan town, the Prime Minister discussed current problems and development prospects with Governor Hovik Abovyan and community leaders. Noting that each region’s development prospects will be discussed with Marz Governors and community leaders, the Prime Minister said, “We expect to receive all communities’ development programs by the end of the year. We will discuss them and give priority... more »
