PM: “This aggression was another proof of strength of Armenia-Diaspora-Atsakh trinity”
A regular Cabinet meeting was held today, chaired by Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan. Before proceeding to the agenda, Hovik Abrahamyan said, “Since early April, in breach of the standing ceasefire agreement, Azerbaijan’s armed forces have unleashed full-scale military aggression at the contact line between Nagorno-Karabakh and Azerbaijan. Heavy artillery, tanks and aircraft attacked the positions of Nagorno-Karabakh Defense Army, civilian facilities and settlements, which... more »
Armenian, Russian Prime Ministers Hold Phone Conversation
Later today, RA Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan and RF Premier Dmitry Medvedev held a telephone conversation. The parties exchanged views on the situation in the Nagorno Karabakh conflict zone, emphasizing that the conflict should be resolved through peaceful means within the framework of the OSCE Minsk Group. During the conversation, Dmitry Medvedev reaffirmed that he was going to visit Armenia on April 7-8, 2016, as agreed beforehand. The sides will discuss the whole complex of... more »
By Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan’s decision, Levon Shahverdyan was relieved of the post of Deputy Minister of Energy and Natural Resources according to his application. The Prime Minister signed another decree to appoint Vardan Gevorgyann to the office of Deputy Minister of Energy and Natural Resources.
PM: “All State structures in the Republic of Armenia are prepared to do everything in their power in order to stabilize the situation”
Early today Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan called a consultative meeting on the large-scale attacks undertaken by the enemy on the night of April 2 along the line of contact between Karabakh and Azerbaijani forces. The meeting was attended by Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of International Economic Integration and Reforms Vache Gabrielyan, Minister-Chief of Government Staff David Haroutunyan, Minister of Healthcare Armen Muradyan, Minister of Emergency Situations Armen Yeritsyan, First... more »
PM Hovik Abrahamyan Holds Phone Conversation with Russian Premier Dmitry Medvedev
Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan had a telephone conversation with his Russian counterpart Dmitry Medvedev. The sides focused on issues related to Russian Premier’s upcoming official visit to Armenia and the impending meeting of the Eurasian Intergovernmental Council. Hovik Abrahamyan and Dmitry Medvedev took the opportunity to discuss the current agenda of Armenian-Russian relations of allied partnership, as well as trade and economic cooperation.
By Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan’s decision, David Samsonyan was relieved of the office of Deputy Governor of Armavir Marz of Armenia according to his application. In accordance with another decree signed by the Prime Minister, Gagik Gabrielyan was appointed Deputy Governor of Armavir Marz. By Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan’s decision, Ashot Muradyan was relieved of the office of Deputy Governor of Ararat Marz of Armenia according to his application. In accordance with... more »
New Tax Code to Provide for Stable, Predictable Business Environment
A regular Cabinet meeting was held today, chaired by Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan. The Government approved the draft Tax Code of the Republic of Armenia. Deputy Head of State Revenue Committee by the Government Vakhtang Mirumyan noted in particular that the Tax Code should focus on long-term economic growth rather than on short-term benefits. “Proceeding from this principle, we are proposing a number of fundamental amendments. In particular, after the adoption of the new tax... more »
Inspection Reform Coordination Council Holds Regular Meeting
Chaired by Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan, the 14th meeting of the Inspection Reform Coordination Council was held today in the Office of Government. The Council discussed and approved a set of amendments to the Charter of the State Inspectorate for Mineral Resources by the Ministry of Energy and Natural Resources, the checklists and the methodology of risk-based inspections. The meeting discussed the question of amending the Law on Inspection Bodies and other laws. The proposed... more »
Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan signed a decree to relieve Vakhtang Mirumyan of the office of Deputy Minister of Finance of the Republic of Armenia and appoint him to the post of Deputy Chairman of State Revenue Committee by the Government of the Republic of Armenia.
Prime Minister Receives Georgian Foreign Minister
Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan received today Foreign Minister of Georgia Mikheil Janelidze. Welcoming the guest, the Prime Minister expressed satisfaction with the dynamics of Armenian-Georgian friendly relations and noted that reciprocated high-level visits help enhance bilateral cooperation. According to Prime Minister Abrahamyan, Armenian-Georgian political and economic cooperation boasts great development potential, and continued efforts should be made in this direction. In turn,... more »
