Europe’s Doors Wide Open for Armenia: PM Welcomes Belgium Senate President
Prime Minister Karen Karapetyan welcomed today President of the Kingdom of Belgium Senate Christine Defraigne, who is paying an official visit to Armenia Highly appreciating the visit of Christine Defraigne’s delegation to our country, the Prime Minister expressed confidence that it might contribute to the further development and strengthening of Armenian-Belgian relations. Karen Karapetyan stressed that the Government of Armenia is keen to build on the political dialogue with... more »
PM Receives Greek Ambassador to Armenia
Prime Minister Karen Karapetyan received today Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Hellenic Republic to the Republic of Armenia Mrs. Nafsika Nancy Eva Vraila. Highlighting the importance of continued development of Armenian-Greek friendly relations, on behalf of the Government of the Republic of Armenia, the Prime Minister expressed willingness to support any initiative aimed at promoting bilateral ties. Karen Karapetyan stressed the need for making active efforts to... more »
PM instructs to prosecute those responsible for irregularities in printing house building explosion
Prime Minister Karen Karapetyan called a consultative meeting to discuss the irregularities committed during the explosion of Building B at Republic Street-65 in Yerevan (the former printing house). The Premier said that the dismantling of the building in this way caused objective and subjective dissatisfaction among the public, especially in the residents of nearby houses. “This is not a test field! This is neither a military training ground, is it? In fact, it seems that... more »
Statement by RA Prime Minister, made at the joint session of National Assembly standing committees in introducing the 2017 State Budget Bill
Prime Minister Karen Karapetyan made a statement during the presentation of the draft law “On the 2017 State Budget of Armenia” at the joint session of standing committees of the National Assembly of the Republic of Armenia. The Prime Minister stated in part: “Honorable Speaker of the National Assembly, Dear Members of Parliament, Dear Government Members and Guests, Today, we are initiating the 2017 State budget bill debate. I think the discussion will... more »
Prospects of Economic Development-Targeted Armenia-Diaspora Ties Discussed
Prime Minister Karen Karapetyan received Armenian Assembly of America (AAA) Board President Carolyn Mugar and Board of Trustees Co-chair Anthony Barsamian. The meeting was also attended by Board Member Raffi Kasarjyan and AAA Regional Director Arpi Vardanian. The Prime Minister welcomed and hailed the pro-Armenian activities of the Armenian Assembly of America, aimed at strengthening Armenia-Diaspora ties and bolstering USA-Armenian relations. Congratulating Karen Karapetyan on his... more »
Familiarized with the international JUNWEX Yerevan Show -2016 jewelry exhibition exhibits, the Premier highlighted the launch of jewelry industries in Armenia
Prime Minister Karen Karapetyan called at the sixth edition of JUNWEX Yerevan Show -2016 jewelry and watch-makers’ exhibition at Meridian exhibition center. Note that the Center is located on the territory of the free economic zone, which offers tax and customs benefits to economic entities. This year the exhibition is attended by about 80 companies from 14 countries. During the tour of the stands run by domestic and foreign companies, the Premier inquired about their activities,... more »
Prime Minister Karapetyan Attends CIS Council of Heads of Government Meeting: Belarus President Receives Heads of Delegations
The heads of those delegations in attendance of the Eurasian Intergovernmental Council and CIS Heads of Government Council meetings were received by Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko. President Lukashenko said that the Commonwealth of Independent States and the Eurasian Economic Union are a good platform to promote dialogue and integration between Member States. The meeting focused on several issues on CIS and EEU agendas. *** During his visit to the... more »
PM Karen Karapetyan Holds Private Talks with Russian Counterpart Dmitry Medvedev
On the sidelines of his working visit to the Republic of Belarus, Prime Minister Karen Karapetyan held private talks with Head of RF Government Dmitry Medvedev in Minsk. Highlighting the fact that the two countries are first of all bound by allied relations of strategic partnership, Prime Minister Karen Karapetyan and Dmitry Medvedev stressed the need to take steps to further expand bilateral trade and economic relations, considering that the involvement of Armenia and Russia in the... more »
Prime Minister Karen Karapetyan Attends Eurasian Intergovernmental Council Meeting
Prime Minister of Armenia Karen Karapetyan attended today a regular meeting of the Eurasian Intergovernmental Council in the Belarusian capital Minsk. The narrow-format meeting of EEU heads of government was followed by a joint photo session, after which the heads of government immediately proceeded to the Council’s enlarged meeting. Prime Minister Karen Karapetyan delivered a speech at the Eurasian Intergovernmental Council’s enlarged meeting. *** Statement by Prime... more »
Cabinet Meeting Held: Prime Minister Gives Instructions
A regular Cabinet meeting was held today, chaired by Prime Minister Karen Karapetyan. Before discussing the agenda, referring to the National Assembly Standing Committees’ 2017 State budget bill debate as scheduled for October 31, the Prime Minister stated in part, “It is important that the performance reports be in a budgeting format and more consistent with the provisions of the program presented by the government. In particular, it is necessary to clearly describe to... more »
