State Committee on Immovable Property Cadastre by the Government Submits 2015 Performance Report
Chaired by Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan, the Cabinet discussed the annual performance report submitted by the State Committee on Immovable Property Cadastre by the Government (SCIP), which covered the agency’s key activities, its compliance with the Government’s action plan, priority tasks and estimated performance in 2015. SCIP Chairman Martin Sargsyan reported that all the priority tasks had been complied with in time. As he said, property rights State registration fees... more »
Ministry of Agriculture Submits 2015 Performance Report
Chaired by Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan, the Cabinet discussed the annual performance report submitted by Ministry of Agriculture of the Republic of Armenia, which covered the Ministry’s key activities, its compliance with the Government’s action plan, priority tasks and estimated performance in 2015. Speaking about the activities carried out in 2015, Minister of Agriculture Sergo Karapetyan noted that all the proposed 13 activities and 2 priority tasks were successfully... more »
PM Receives Women Community Heads and Female Members of Aldermen Councils
Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan received urban community council women leaders and female members of aldermen councils. The meeting took place at the initiative of RPA Women’s Council, Association of Women with University Education NGO and UN Development Program Coordinator. Congratulating those present on women’s holidays season, the Prime Minister highlighted the role of women in the country’s political, economic and social life. Hovik Abrahamyan considered it... more »
Hovik Abrahamyan Welcomes Sergei Naryshkin
Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan received a delegation headed by RF State Duma Speaker, President of the CSTO Parliamentary Assembly Sergei Naryshkin. Welcoming the guests, the Prime Minister said Mr Naryshkin’s visit and participation in the CSTO Parliamentary Assembly Yerevan meeting might give a new impetus to Armenian-Russian strategic and friendly relations, boost and deepen inter-parliamentary ties and strengthen cooperation between parliamentarians of the two countries on... more »
PM Chairs Consultative Meeting in Government
Chaired by Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan, a consultative meeting was held today in the Office of Government, attended by Minister of Territorial Administration and Development David Lokyan, Minister of Agriculture Sergo Karapetyan, Minister of Labor and Social Affairs Artem Asatryan, Minister of Education and Science Levon Mkrtchyan, Marz governors and representatives of government agencies and departments. The participants discussed planned regional infrastructure development programs,... more »
Prime Minister Receives Armenian-Dutch Businessmen
Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan received today Armenian-Dutch businessmen Aram Haikaz and Yervand Haikaz. The guests expressed their interest in implementing long-term investment projects in Armenia, and, in particular, making investments in leather processing industry. Welcoming the businessmen’s willingness to invest in homeland, the Premier assured of his government’s readiness to back the implementation of any such mutually beneficial project as may promote economic... more »
Government Continues to Discuss New Tax Code
Chaired by Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan, the Government continued today discussing the draft Tax Code of the Republic of Armenia, attended by representatives from of interested state bodies. In particular, the meeting discussed the proposed changes to improve tax administration procedures and mechanisms. A number of proposals and considerations were raised regarding the betterment of the business environment, enhancing economic competitiveness, as well as concerning the possible impact... more »
Prime Minister Travels to Kotayk Marz
Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan paid today a working visit to Kotayk Marz of Armenia. The Prime Minister first called at the Abovyan medical center after R. Harutyunyan to inspect the modern patient services and refurbishment work carried out in the outpatient clinic. AMD150 million have been earmarked from State budget to upgrade the facility and procure the necessary equipment. The clinic serves about 42 thousand people, including 67 298 residents of rural communities providing... more »
Government Holds Regular Meeting
A regular Cabinet meeting was held today, chaired by Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan. The Government approved the concept of amendments to the procedure for finding foster parents for waifs and strays, which contains the basic principles and policies of reform of the institute of foster family in Armenia. The concept focuses on current issues, taking into account Armenia’s international commitments in the field of foster care. Accordingly, the Family Code will comply with... more »
PM Chairs Export Promotion Council Meeting
Chaired by Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan, the Export Promotion Council held a regular meeting in the Office of Government. The agenda featured a number of issues regarding the use of additional mechanisms and toolkits for supporting companies with export potential. During the exchange of views that followed, the speakers emphasized that the purpose of the Government is to help economic entities build up output capacity and step up exports. In conclusion, the Council was introduced... more »
