Prime Minister Pays Working Visit to Artik
Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan paid a working visit to Artik town of Shirak Marz to learn first-hand the consequences of and the damage caused by the flood of June 24. The Head of Government was accompanied by Minister of Emergency Situations Armen Yeritsyan, Minister of Territorial Administration and Development David Lokyan and Minister of Urban Development Narek Sargsyan. The Premier visited the flood-affected districts of Artik, calling at a local school and kindergarten. Mayor of... more »
Prime Minister Briefed on Findings of School Buildings Seismic Vulnerability Survey
Chaired by Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan, a consultation was held in the Office of Government, at which the heads of responsible agencies reported back the findings of a survey of seismic vulnerability of public secondary schools in Armenia. Those present exchanged views during the discussion. Summing up the meeting, the Premier noted the importance of targeted and effective implementation of upgrades and repairs under school refurbishment projects. The Head of Government... more »
PM Pays Working Visit to Ararat Marz
On a working visit to Ararat Marz, the Prime Minister was in a number of communities in Artashat region, Hovik Abrahamyan first followed the apricot harvesting process in Nerkin Dvin and Aygezard communities, after which the Premier met with the inhabitants of Nerkin Dvin, Hnaberd, Aygezard and Verin Artashat communities to take note of their concerns. The farmers were happy to note that many issues had been resolved in their communities, including the problems of irrigation water and... more »
PM Visits Anania Shirakatsi Seminary-Educational Complex in Yerevan
Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan visited Yerevan’s Anania Shirakatsi seminary-educational complex to get acquainted with the amenities and educational programs. During the tour, Seminary Director Ashot Alikhanyan gave details of the training process, acquisitions and development projects. He noted that the institution implements education in senior, middle, junior schools and elementary grades in the sphere of secondary education in line with the prestigious International... more »
Reproductive healthcare to become more accessible
A regular Cabinet meeting was held today, chaired by Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan. The Government approved the reproductive healthcare improvement strategy and the relevant action plan for 2016-2020, which aims to allow broader access to reproductive health services nationwide, provide for efficient medical care and services and continuous improvement of quality and efficiency, as well as to increase the health factors-induced birth rate. The Executive amended one of its previous... more »
By Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan’s decision, Arthur Khachatryan was appointed Deputy Minister of Territorial Administration and Development of the Republic of Armenia.
PM Receives Ramkavar Azatakan Party Central Board Chairman
Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan received today a delegation led by Ramkavar Azatakan Party (RAP) Central Board Chairman, founding director of the Argentina-based Sardarapat weekly Sergio Nahapetyan. Hailing the RAP for their activities aimed at preserving the Armenian identity and strengthening the Armenia-Artsakh-Diaspora trinity, the Premier stressed that this traditional Armenian party has always been important in the pan-Armenian process and history has proved its viability.... more »
Prime Minister Welcomes President of National Bank of Argentina
Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan received President of the National Bank of Argentina Carlos Melkonyan. Welcoming the guest, the Premier said the traditionally friendly relations between Armenia and Argentina are developing dynamically, and efforts should be made to specifically activate bilateral trade and economic ties. Hovik Abrahamyan noted that the Motherland highly appreciates the achievements of our compatriots living abroad and thanked Mr Melkonyan for his activities in favor of... more »
PM attends “IT outsourcing and investment” international conference
Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan attended an international IT symposium referred to as “IT outsourcing and investment.” In his welcoming speech, the Prime Minister noted that the availability of a favorable investment and business environment, adequate infrastructure, the development of sectors with export potential and the existence of competitive advantages in these industries are those major factors that make of Armenia an interesting and attractive harbor for investors.... more »
Rural Economic Development Fund Board of Trustees Holds Meeting
Chaired by Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan, a meeting of the Rural Economic Development Fund Board of Trustees (FREDA) was held in the Office of Government. The Board first approved the candidacy of Minister of Economy of Armenia Artsvik Minasyan and newly appointed Executive Director of the Fund of National Center for Development of Small and Medium Enterprises of Armenia Levon Mnatsakanyan as members of the Board of Trustees. The Board also approved the proposed changes and additions to the... more »
