PM Receives Kuwaiti Minister of Justice, Religious Estates and Islamic Affairs
Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan received a delegation led by Kuwaiti Minister of Justice, Religious Estates and Islamic Affairs Yaqoub Al-Sanea. Appreciating the strong ties of friendship between Armenia and Kuwait, the Prime Minister noted that bilateral cooperation has been on the rise in recent years. In Hovik Abrahamyan’s words, the friendly relations of Armenia and the Armenian people with the Arab world are supported by historical affinities, which in turn foster the... more »
Hovik Abrahamyan: “Any solution should aim for tax system simplification.”
Chaired by Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan, another discussion on the draft Tax Code of the Republic of Armenia was held today in the Office of Government. Addressing the meeting, the Prime Minister noted, in particular: “We continue discussing the draft Tax Code of the Republic of Armenia, well aware that we are working on a document that will govern and streamline our economy for many decades ahead. Today we will take up those issues left over from the previous meetings. The... more »
PM: Government will continue to support the student tuition reimbursement program
Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan attended the Armenia Youth Foundation (AYF) certificate awarding ceremony for compensation of tuition fees for 794 students in the conference hall of the Yerevan State Medical University after Mkhitar Heratsi. Hovik Abrahamyan handed over the certificates to the presidents of the student councils of higher education institutions. Expressing confidence in the impartiality and transparency of the contest, the Premier congratulated those students who had... more »
Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan Extends Condolences to Dmitry Medvedev
Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan sent a condolence cable to Russian Premier Dmitry Medvedev in connection with the crash of Boeing 737-800 at the airport of Rostov-on-Don, which claimed the death of more than 60 people. On behalf of the Government of the Republic of Armenia and himself, the Prime Minister expressed deepest condolences and asked to convey words of sympathy and support to the families and friends of the victims.
PM Chairs Regular Meeting of Armenia Development Fund Board of Trustees
Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan chaired today a regular meeting of the Armenia Development Fund (ADF) Board of Trustees. The Council discussed the annual report of the Fund’s activities in 2015. ADF Executive Director Arman Khachaturyan noted that State supported measures were implemented to promote exports, investment and tourism in the period under review. In particular, the Fund’s activities focused on manufacturing and processing industries, including agriculture,... more »
PM considers domestic industry development-related issues
Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan received today a group of local manufacturers. Stressing the importance of meetings like that, Hovik Abrahamyan said the Government will do its utmost to promote and boost local production. The Prime Minister said the Government is will use different tools to help domestic entities increase their output and create new jobs. The meeting agenda featured various items related to industry, energy, agriculture, construction, as well as business development... more »
PM Receives RF Minister of Civil Defense, Emergencies and Disaster Relief
Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan received RF Minister of Civil Defense, Emergencies and Disaster Relief Vladimir Puchkov. The Prime Minister congratulated Vladimir Puchkov on being awarded the Friendship Order of the President of the Republic of Armenia for development of Armenian-Russian friendly relations, significant contribution to the furtherance of cooperation between Armenian and Russian rescue services. Hovik Abrahamyan highly appreciated the Russian Minister’s personal... more »
State Commission on Preparation and Coordination of Independence Day-dedicated Events Holds Meeting
The State Commission on Preparation and Coordination of Independence Day-dedicated events met today in the Office of Government, chaired by Commission Chairman, Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan. “The 25th anniversary of Armenia’s Independence is our most cherished holiday. This is a wonderful opportunity to appreciate, remember, discuss, analyze and assess our achievements. The Commission must do everything in order to properly celebrate the 25th anniversary of Armenia’s... more »
Forest Restoration and Development Fund 2016 Programs Discussed In Government
Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan chaired a regular meeting of the Board of Trustees (BOT) of the Forest Restoration and Development Fund (FRDF). In accordance with the agenda, the meeting discussed the fund’s activities and financial reports for 2015. FRDF Executive Director Yuri Javadyan reported back the work done in the reporting year, the development and implementation of forest rehabilitation and development programs, as well as the acquisition, management and effective use of... more »
Young families to enjoy more favorable conditions under “Affordable Housing” program
A regular Cabinet meeting was held today, chaired by Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan. The Government amended one of its previous decrees with a view to involving greater number of young families in need of better housing conditions in the Affordable Housing for Young Families target program and make available affordable mortgage loans to program beneficiaries. In particular, the aggregate age of spouses in target families is set at 65 years instead of 60. Furthermore, the property... more »
