PM Receives Belarus Minister of Taxes and Fees
Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan received Minister of Taxes and Fees of the Republic of Belarus Sergei Nalivayko. Welcoming the guest, the Prime Minister said Armenia keen to develop relations with Belarus. He expressed confidence that Mr Nalivayko’s visit may promote cooperation between the tax authorities of the two countries. Noting that the Government of Armenia has initiated continued reforms aimed at improving the tax legislation, tax and customs administration, Hovik... more »
The number of service cars to be reduced by 800 in government agencies
A regular Cabinet meeting was held today, chaired by Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan. Before proceeding to the agenda, Chief of Government Staff David Haroutunyan delivered a report on the assignment issued by the Prime Minister at the preceding Cabinet sitting, which reads as follows: “Dear Prime Minister, Dear Colleagues, In pursuance of the instructions given by the Prime Minister at the previous session, I am reporting that extensive efforts are underway in this... more »
Eurasian Intergovernmental Council to Hold Regular Meeting in Armenia
On May 20, 2016, the Eurasian Intergovernmental Council will be holding a regular meeting in Armenia, attended by the Heads of Government of EAEC- member States. The meeting is scheduled to discuss a wide range of issues of integration cooperation. The Heads of Government of EAEC- member States will be welcomed by President of the Republic of Armenia Serzh Sargsyan.
PM Chairs Meeting on Fuel Oil Market Situation
Chaired by Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan, a consultation was held in the Government to discuss issues relating to fuel oil market situation. Reference was made to the customs administration, the standards applicable in the Eurasian Economic Union, as well as the possibility of facilitating fuel market regulations in Armenia. Hovik Abrahamyan stressed the importance of providing free, competitive and equal conditions for all economic entities in accordance with the applicable... more »
PM Receives Iranian Company Representatives
Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan received a delegation led by Iranian Kayson Company President Mohammad Reza Ansari. Welcoming the Iranian businessmen, the Prime Minister said his government ready to discuss and promote cooperation in the fields of mutual interest. Mohammad Reza Ansari advised that as an international contractor. his company is involved in several countries, specializing in construction, trade, engineering, financial and investment services and is willing to implement... more »
Entrance Exams in Focus
Chaired by Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan, a consultative meeting on the 2016 Unified State Examination was held in the Office of Government, attended by representatives from Evaluation and Testing Center SNCO and examination centers. The Prime Minister noted that the school final exams and the unified exam are the focus of the whole society as they are of nationwide importance. “Many problems associated with entrance examinations have been resolved in recent years. In... more »
PM Receives Chief Commercial Director of Qatar Airways
Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan received a delegation led by Chief Commercial Director of Qatar Airways Hugh Danlevi. Welcoming and appreciating the entry of Qatar Airways into Armenia’s aviation market, the Prime Minister said it will promote economic cooperation between Armenia and Qatar, including tourism industry. Noting that our country liberalized the aviation sector in 2013, Hovik Abrahamyan said the Government of Armenia has amended the legislative framework with more... more »
PM Hovik Abrahamyan’s Congratulatory Message on Students and Youth Day
Dear Students and Youth, I extend my warmest congratulations on Students and Youth Day, which is being officially celebrated for the first time in the Republic of Armenia. The Yerevan State University was founded on May 16, 1919, and it is emblematic that this day is marked as Students and Youth Day. You are the driving force of our society - the pillar of our achievements, our progress and development. Your achievements uphold the honor and name of the Armenian nation, giving us... more »
Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan’s Congratulatory Message on Family Day
Dear Compatriots, I warmly congratulate you on Family Day. The family is the foundation of the State: a strong and stable family is the pledge of a powerful and strong statehood. Sacred to the Armenians, the family implies love, loyalty, respect and unity. We, the authorities are bound by duty to promote family welfare in our country, enabling them to defy today’s challenges, since a strong, united and prosperous family is the pledge of any nation’s consolidation and... more »
PM Welcomes IMF Executive Director for Armenia
Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan received IMF Executive Director for Armenia Menno Snel. Hailing the ongoing effective cooperation with the IMF, the Prime Minister said his government will make consistent efforts to implement the commitments assumed under the Extended Financing Facility, including the ones relevant to the structural reforms. Hovik Abrahamyan noted that the current pace of the program will allow the Government to complete all the planned reforms. Dwelling on... more »
