PM Expects Bold Steps from Newly Appointed Ministers
A regular Cabinet meeting was held today, chaired by Prime Minister Karen Karapetyan. Before discussing the agenda, the Prime Minister congratulated the newly appointed ministers and noted that they are modest, decent people and are carriers of the new management culture. The Premier stressed that the ministers will present their respective projects on the development of the relevant sectors. “Thank you that you have agreed to work together and I look forward to very bold and... more »
PM Introduces Newly Appointed Ministers of Energy and Natural Resources, Agriculture, Finance, Transport and Communications
Prime Minister Karen Karapetyan introduced today the newly appointed Ministers of Energy and Natural Resources, Agriculture, Finance, Transport and Communications to the respective ministry staffs. The Prime Minister appreciated the work done by former Minister of Energy and Natural Resources Levon Yeolyan, noting that he is sure to be of service with his professional skills and expertise. Introducing newly appointed minister Ashot Manukyan, the Premier pointed out that he is well... more »
PM Karen Karapetyan’s Congratulatory Message on 25 Years of Armenia’s Independence
Dear Compatriots, Today we are celebrating the most important holiday of our homeland: a holiday, which symbolizes our long-cherished dream and centuries-old objective of living in a free and independent State. On the way to this 25th anniversary, our country faced serious challenges that our people met with the sense of dignity so characteristic of us. Today, extending my congratulations, as the head of the Government of Armenia, first of all, I bow down before the memory of... more »
2017 State Budget Bill Debate Kicks Off in Government
Chaired by Prime Minister Karen Karapetyan, the 2017 State budget bill debate kicked off today in the Office of Government. Per-sector proposals on the draft text of the 2017 State budget bill were presented by the heads and representatives of the ministries of Economy, Culture, Diaspora, Youth and Sports Affairs, the State Revenue Committee ny the Government, the Constitutional Court, the Prosecutor’s Office, the Special Investigations Service, the Judicial Department, the... more »
Prime Minister Karen Karapetyan Receives Congratulations from Chinese State Council Premier, Prime Ministers of Belarus and Georgia
The China State Council Premier, the Prime Ministers of Georgia and Belarus have sent congratulatory messages to RA Prime Minister Karen Karapetyan on his appointment as Prime Minister of the Republic of Armenia. PRC State Council Premier Li Keqiang’s congratulatory message reads as follows: “Excellency, On behalf of the Government and the people of the People’s Republic of China and on my own behalf, I sincerely congratulate you on your appointment as Prime... more »
PM instructs to reduce tariffs for vulnerable groups as much as possible
Prime Minister Karen Karapetyan chaired today a regular government meeting for the first time after assuming the post of Prime Minister. Before proceeding to the agenda, the Prime Minister made a statement: “Firstly, the fight against corruption is being much discussed as it is of great public interest. We keep working in this direction; we have set up new commissions to coordinate it. But right now, I want to give the following assignment to the State Revenue Committee:... more »
Dmitry Medvedev Congratulates Karen Karapetyan on Appointment as Prime Minister of the Republic of Armenia
RF Premier Dmitry Medvedev sent a congratulatory message to Karen Karapetyan on his appointment as Prime Minister of the Republic of Armenia, which reads as follows: “Dear Karen Vilhelmovich, On behalf of the Government of the Russian Federation and on my own behalf, I am cordially congratulating you on being appointed as Prime Minister of the Republic of Armenia. Russia and Armenia are bound by allied relations of close partnership, which are pinned up by solid... more »
RA Prime Minister Holds Phone Conversation with Russian Premier
Prime Minister Karen Karapetyan had a telephone conversation with Head of RF Government Dmitry Medvedev. The Prime Minister of Armenia congratulated and offered his best wishes on his Russian counterpart’s birthday. Karen Karapetyan highly appreciated Dmitry Medvedev’s personal contribution to the development of friendship-fostered cooperation between Armenia and Russia. Highlighting the importance of active cooperation between the two governments, the Prime Minister of... more »
Government Set to Introduce Electronic Notary System
A regular Cabinet meeting was held today, chaired by Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan. The Government approved a package of bills on amendments to the Law on Notary Services and a number of other legal acts. The amendments are supposed to introduce one-stop-shop services, which will enable online operations through electronic processing of documents with notary-certified signatures, which in turn will rule out the possibility of falsification of hard copies of documents and will increase... more »
Remarks Delivered by Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan at Cabinet Sitting
Dear Colleagues, While introducing to the National Assembly the program of my government in May, 2014, I placed a special emphasis on cooperation and the need to listen to public concerns. All the way through my political career, I have struggled against political barriers for bridges of cooperation. My government has been open to dialogue based on sound ideas. We have been making great efforts to establish a dialogue with all sectors of society. I have met with scientists,... more »
