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 »
PM Hovik Abrahamyan Holds Phone Conversation with IRI First Vice President Es’haq Jahangiri
Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan had a phone conversation with First Vice President of Iran Es’haq Jahangiri. The interlocutors highly assessed the relations between the two friendly nations, which continue to develop in an atmosphere of mutual trust. The parties went on to discuss a wide range of issues of further expansion and deepening of economic cooperation between Armenia and Iran. Hovik Abrahamyan addressed Es’haq Jahangiri with a request to increase the volume of... more »
Prime Minister’s Working Visit to Russia Wrapped Up
On a working visit to the Russian Federation, Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan visited the Petropavlovsk Fortress in St. Petersburg with Russian co-chair of the Armenian-Russian Intergovernmental Commission for Economic Cooperation, RF Transport Minister Maxim Sokolov. The Prime Minister toured the castle getting familiar with its history. Hovik Abrahamyan and Maxim Sokolov attended the traditional midday salvo, fired by Hovik Abrahamyan. After signing the book of honorable guests,... more »
Hovik Abrahamyan, Maxim Sokolov issue statements on outcome of intergovernmental commission meeting
Following the meeting of the Armenian-Russian intergovernmental commission on economic cooperation, commission co-chairs, RA Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan and RF Minister of Transport Maxim Sokolov made statements for the press. Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan stated in part, “Dear Mr Sokolov, I wish to thank you once again for the warm welcome. We have just wrapped up the proceedings of the 17th session of the Intergovernmental Commission on Economic Cooperation. Mr Sokolov and... more »
