North-South Road Corridor, Sustainable Urban Development Investment, Northern Corridor Modernization Programs Governing Council Holds Meeting
Chaired by Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan, the North-South Road Corridor, Sustainable Urban Development Investment and Northern Corridor Modernization Programs Governing Council held a regular meeting in the Office of Government. The Council discussed and approved the amendments to the Sustainable Urban Development Investment Program Tranche 2 (special operations) credit agreement’s procurement plan and to the contract for design, construction management and supervision of Tranche... more »
Government Holds Consultation on Educational Reform
Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan held a consultative a meeting on challenges faced in the sphere of public education and educational reform. Note that at the Cabinet meeting of July 7, 2016, the Prime Minister told the Minister of Education and Science to organize consultations on general education-related issues and higher education reform agenda in order to develop proposals on relevant roadmap changes. The Premier was informed that on the basis of expert discussions and proposals, a... more »
Government is doing and will do everything to settle the situation peacefully
A regular Cabinet meeting was held today, chaired by Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan. Before the agenda, the Prime Minister said. “On July 17, an armed group attacked the Police Patrol Service Regiment (PPSR) and took hostages. A police colonel was killed. On behalf of all of us, I extend condolences to Colonel Arthur Vanoyan’s family and all his brothers-in-arms. What happened in the Police Patrol Service Regiment is unacceptable and reprehensible, because it is... more »
Prime Minister Receives Latvia Ambassador to Armenia
Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan received outgoing Latvian Ambassador to Armenia Ms Elita Gavele. The Prime Minister thanked the Ambassador for her tenure-long efforts aimed at strengthening the Armenian-Latvian relationship. Hovik Abrahamyan underscored the need to develop cooperation in all fields of mutual interest. Also, the Prime Minister stressed the need to boost bilateral trade turnover and economic ties. The Premier noted that the Armenian-Latvian intergovernmental commission... more »
PM Visits Vayots-Dzor Marz
On July 15, 2016, Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan traveled to Vayots-Dzor Marz of Armenia. The Premier first called at Golden Goad cheese factory in Yeghegnadzor, where he was briefed on the capacity and future plans of the company. Founded in 2009, the company has made 200 million dram-worth investment. The factory’s annual output reached the mark of 110-120 tons last year, 15-fold as much in the year of its foundation.. Golden Goat is going to increase the output by 20 percent... more »
Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan Extends Condolences to French Prime Minister Manuel Valls
“I was deeply shocked to learn of the appalling terrorist attack late yesterday in Nice. On behalf of the Government of the Republic of Armenia and on my own behalf, I offer sincere condolences to you, your government and the French nation over this barbaric action, which claimed several dozens of lives. At this difficult for France time, we share in your grief and express our support and sympathy to the friendly people of France and especially to the families of the victims’... more »
PM Hovik Abrahamyan Attends ASEU Board Meeting
Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan chaired today the meeting of the Academic Board of the Armenian State Economics University (ASEU). The meeting first discussed and approved the ASEU strategic development plan for 2016-2020. In this connection, Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan noted that the University has been reformed considerably: several key projects have been carried out, including refurbishment and modernization, welfare programs implemented, academic curricula amended,... more »
PM Receives IRI General Inspectorate Chairman
Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan received a delegation led by Nasser Seraj, Chairman of the Organization of General Inspectorate of the Islamic Republic of Iran. Pleased with the current status of Armenian-Iranian relations, the Premier stressed the importance of reciprocated high-level visits, noting that they help promote bilateral cooperation in political, economic, legal and other spheres. Hovik Abrahamyan expressed confidence that Mr Seraj’s visit and the Memorandum of... more »
Welfare Package Component to Feature in 2017 State Budget Bill
A regular Cabinet meeting was held today, chaired by Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan. Note that on March 24, 2016, the Prime Minister suggested that the Audit Chamber probe into the recreational component of the welfare package. Head of Audit Chamber Ishkhan Zakaryan briefed the meeting on the findings of their probe, which covered hotel networks in major tourist centers of Tsakhkadzor, Dilijan, Jermuk, Aghveran, Arzni, Artavaz and Hankavan. The probe has revealed irregularities to a... more »
Prime Minister Visits Artik, Ohanavan and Karbi communities
Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan paid a working visit to Shirak and Aragatsotn Marzes of Armenia. The Premier first visited Artik town, where he was briefed on the work done since his latest visit to offset the damage caused by the flood. Hovik Abrahamyan called at the flood-stricken apartments, talked to the residents, took note of their concerns and answered their questions. Thankful for consistent support of the efforts aimed at coping with the aftermath of the disaster, the... more »
