Chief of Government Staff Introduces Newly Appointed Head of General Department of Civil Aviation
Minister-Chief of Government Staff David Haroutunyan introduced today newly appointed Head of General Department of Civil Aviation (GDCA) Sergey Avetisyan. Introducing him, Mr. Haroutunyan noted that Sergey Avetisyan had held senior positions in the government and had the necessary experience and professional skills for implementation of the proposed objectives. Dwelling on the new strategic challenges facing the civil aviation authority, Davit Haroutunyan said the revision of... more »
In accordance with Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan’s decision, Sergey Avetisyan was appointed Head of General Department of Civil Aviation by the Government of the Republic of Armenia.
PM Receives WB Dutch Group Executive Director
Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan received World Bank Dutch Group Executive Director Frank Heemskerk. Highly appreciative of the ongoing effective cooperation between the Government of Armenia and the World Bank, the Prime Minister noted that it is developing in an atmosphere of mutual trust. Stressing the importance of joint programs implemented with the World Bank in an effort to promote reforms and infrastructure in Armenia, Hovik Abrahamyan expressed confidence that bilateral... more »
PM Holds Phone Conversation with New-Elect Iranian Majlis Speaker Ali Larijani
Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan had a telephone conversation with Iran’s newly elected Majlis Speaker Ali Larijani. Hovik Abrahamyan offered his congratulations on Ali Larijani’s being re-elected to the office of IRI Majlis Speaker. Noting that the two countries have fostered high-level bilateral relations, which are developing in an atmosphere of mutual trust, the parties exchanged views on Armenia-Iran cooperation agenda and, in this context, ways of deepening economic... more »
Armenia-China Cooperation-Related Documents Signed in Government
Attended by Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan and PRC State Council Vice-Premier, member of the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee Zhang Gaoli, a number of documents on friendly relations and the furtherance of technical-economic cooperation were signed today in the Office of the Armenian government. First, there was signed an agreement on technical and economic cooperation, under which the Chinese government shall provide free assistance to Armenia in... more »
Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan Welcomes Chinese Vice Premier-Led Delegation
Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan received a delegation headed by PRC State Council Vice-Premier, member of the Standing Committeea of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee Zhang Gaoli. Welcoming the delegation’s visit, the Prime Minister said it is the token of high level relationship between China and Armenia. Noting that China is not only a friendly country, but also one of our most important political partners, Hovik Abrahamyan stressed that reciprocated high-level... more »
PRC Vice-Premier-led Delegation to Arrive in Armenia
On 5 June, 2016, a Chinese delegation headed by PRC State Council Vice-Premier, member of the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee Zhang Gaoli will pay an official visit to Armenia. During his visit, Zhang Gaoli will hold meetings with Armenian President Serzh Sargsyan and Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan. Documents are due to be signed on bilateral cooperation in a number of areas.
PM Chairs Consultative Meeting
Chaired by Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan, a consultation was held today in the Office of Government to discuss the draft Tax Code of the Republic of Armenia. The meeting was attended by private sector representatives, including chief executives from small and medium-size enterprises. As the meeting reviewed the proposed amendments, a number of proposals and recommendations were voiced by the entrepreneurs in attendance. The Prime Minister suggested holding another discussion... more »
Prime Minister Visits Ararat Gold Recovery Plant
Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan visited the GeoProMining Gold company-run Ararat gold recovery plant. The plant is the main Armenia-based asset of the Russian GeoProMining Group, which is operating a gold mine in Sotk, the Ararat gold recovery plant and the copper-molybdenum plant of Agarak. Accompanied by GeoProMining Group President Roman Khudoliy, the Premier toured the factory getting acquainted with the plant’s manufacturing capacity and the performance of its new Albion... more »
Equal conditions for all businesses - Prime Minister issues relevant instructions
Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan. Before proceeding to the agenda, the Prime Minister made a statement: “On May 12, 2016, I instructed the Ministry of Economy and the State Commission for Protection of Economic Competition to explore the situation with monopolies in the country, find out their impact on the level playing field and submit relevant proposals. The conclusions we drew in the wake of several consultations held with the stakeholders are as follows: while the... more »
