Government Approves the Program of the Government of the Republic of Armenia
An extraordinary Cabinet sitting was held today, chaired by Prime Minister Karen Karapetyan. The meeting focused on two key issues: the Program of the Government of the Republic of Armenia; the Government Resolution “On Government’s initiative to convene extraordinary National Assembly session.” The draft government program was introduced by Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of International Economic Integration and Reforms Vache Gabrielyan who emphasized that the... more »
Further Development of Armenia-Iran Economic Ties Discussed
Prime Minister Karen Karapetyan received Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Islamic Republic of Iran to the Republic of Armenia Seyed Kazem Sadjadi. Noting that Armenia and Iran have traditionally enjoyed friendly ties of close partnership, the Prime Minister said it is necessary to go beyond the existing level and take further steps to develop mutually beneficial cooperation. In this context, Karen Karapetyan highlighted the construction of the third Iran-Armenia 400 kV... more »
Prime Minister Receives UN Resident Coordinator in Armenia
Prime Minister Karen Karapetyan received today UN Resident Coordinator, UNDP Permanent Representative in Armenia Bradley Busetto. Describing as quite effective the productive ties of UN-Armenia partnership and the UNDP-supported programs in Armenia, the Prime Minister stressed the need to step up cooperation. In Karen Karapetyan’s words, the UN has contributed to the strengthening of democracy, human rights, the rule of law in our country. The Government of Armenia highly values... more »
PM Receives French Ambassador to Armenia
Prime Minister Karen Karapetyan received French Ambassador to Armenia Jean-François Charpentier. The Prime Minister said that the Armenian-French relations are particularly friendly as evidenced by sustained contacts and reciprocated visits. Pleased with the hectic agenda of bilateral relations, Karen Karapetyan stressed the importance of implementing joint programs in the economy. Convinced that there a lot of potential for the development of Armenian-French relations, the... more »
Tax and Customs Reform Agenda Discussed
Prime Minister Karen Karapetyan received Secretary General of the World Customs Organization Kunio Mikuriya, who is in Armenia to attend a European regional workshop entitled “The application of the one-stop-shop principle in the context of the WTO agreement on trade facilitation.” Stressing the importance of holding the workshop in Yerevan, the Prime Minister expressed confidence that it would be another step on the way to providing more transparent and high-quality services.... more »
PM Receives Head of EU Delegation Peter Switalski
Prime Minister Karen Karapetyan received Head of EU Delegation to Armenia, Ambassador Peter Switalski. The Prime Minister said that he attaches great importance to the further development of relations with the EU, which are primarily based on shared values. Karen Karapetyan stressed that the government of Armenia is prepared to promote cooperation with the EU in the areas of economic cooperation, democracy, human rights, mobility, good governance and other areas of mutual interest. Noting... more »
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 »
