PM Receives Rostov Region Governor
Prime Minister Karen Karapetyan received a delegation led by RF Rostov Region Governor Vasily Golubev. The Premier expressed confidence that Mr Golubev’s participation in the Armenian-Russian interregional conference will give a new impetus to regional cooperation. Stressing that there is great potential for expanding economic exchanges, Karen Karapetyan said the Armenian side will soon submit to Russian partners a package of investment projects. The head of the Armenian... more »
Armenian Prime Minister Meets Kazakh Counterpart
Prime Minister Karen Karapetyan received a delegation led by Kazakhstan Prime Minister Bakitzhan Sagintaev who is in Armenia to attend a session of the Collective Security Council of the Collective Security Treaty Organization (CSTO). Welcoming the guest, the Prime Minister said that 2016 is a symbolic year for both Armenia and Kazakhstan as the two countries are celebrating the 25th anniversary of independence. “We are partners in the Eurasian region, and I think we have great... more »
Karen Karapetyan: We have unprecedented potential for the development of Armenian-Russian relations
Prime Minister Karen Karapetyan attended the opening of the fifth Armenian-Russian interregional conference and the Eurasian Partnership international conference. Before delivering a speech, the Prime Minister expressed gratitude to the Russian government in the face of RF Transport Minister, co-chair of the Armenian-Russian intergovernmental commission on economic cooperation Maxim Sokolov for quick response to the tragic accident in Beslan. “We are grateful and pleased with your care... more »
Karen Karapetyan, Maxim Sokolov Discuss Armenia-Russia Cooperation Agenda
Prime Minister Karen Karapetyan received today Russian Transport Minister Maxim Sokolov. Note that the Prime Minister of Armenia and the RF Minister of Transport are co-chairs of the Armenian-Russian intergovernmental commission on economic cooperation. At the start of the meeting, the Prime Minister referred to the tragic accident of the Moscow-Yerevan chartered passenger bus, which claimed several casualties early this morning 6 km off Beslan, North Ossetia. Expressing deep concern in... more »
Armenia-Brazil Agricultural Cooperation Discussed
Prime Minister Karen Karapetyan received a delegation led by Deputy Minister of Agriculture, Livestock and Food Supply of Brazil Eumar Nowacki. Welcoming Mr. Nowacki to Armenia, the Prime Minister expressed the hope that his visit might contribute to the further development and expansion of Armenian-Brazilian economic relations. Karen Karapetyan highlighted the need to deepen bilateral relations, exchange know-how and implement joint programs in the field of agriculture based on the... more »
PM gives instructions: school director selection process, accessibility of social services, and popularization of healthy lifestyle through saved funds
A regular Cabinet meeting was held today, chaired by Prime Minister Karen Karapetyan. Before proceeding to the agenda, the Prime Minister congratulated newly appointed SRC Chairman Vardan Harutyunyan and State Water Management Committee Head Arsen Harutyunyan, thanked them for readiness to cooperation and wished fruitful work. Then, the Prime Minister issued a number of instructions: “I am hereby giving the Minister of Education and Science, Marz Governors and the Mayor of... more »
PM Receives Russian Railways OJSC Vice President and South Caucasus Railway CJSC Director General
Prime Minister Karen Karapetyan received today Russian Railways OJSC Vice President Andrei Starkov and South Caucasus Railway CJSC Director General Sergey Valko. The Prime Minister welcomed the activities of South Caucasus Railway CJSC in Armenia, noting that the Company helps develop the railway sector in our country with a dynamic growth registered in transportation services. Karen Karapetyan said the Armenian government is interested in successful activities of Armenia-based entities... more »
PM Introduces Newly Appointed SRC Chairman Vardan Harutyunyan
Prime Minister Karen Karapetyan introduced newly appointed State Revenue Committee Chairman Vardan Harutyunyan to SRC Staff. Thankful for the work done by former SRC Chairman Hovhannes Hovsepyan, the Premier said he had gone a long way toward streamlining the Committee’s activities. Congratulating Vardan Harutyunyan on appointment, the Prime Minister noted that he expected the newly appointed SRC head to make efficient efforts in his new position. Underlining the importance of the... more »
PM Holds Consultation on Support of Syrian Armenians
Prime Minister Karen Karapetyan held a consultation on support of Syrian Armenians, attended by the heads of the agencies concerned. In particular, the meeting heard the report on the distribution of the humanitarian assistance sent to Syria on the instructions of the President of the Republic of Armenia. The meeting also reviewed those educational, healthcare and welfare programs implemented by the Government of Armenia in support of Syrian Armenians over the past 5 years, as well as the... more »
Prime Minister Welcomes EU-Asia Business Finance Center Holding Delegation
Prime Minister Karen Karapetyan received a delegation headed by EU-Asia Business Finance Center Holding President Ashot Grigoryan. The representative delegation featured First Deputy Finance Minister of Slovakia Dana Meagher. The Premier said the Government is open to cooperation and ready to discuss proposals on attracting and implementing investment programs in various sectors of the economy. Talking about infrastructure development-targeted investment projects, Karen Karapetyan... more »
