Prime Minister Attends YSMU 95th Anniversary-Dated Event
Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan attended today a gala event dedicated to the 95th anniversary of the Yerevan State Medical University after Mkhitar Heratsi (YSMU). In accordance with presidential decrees, for valuable contribution to the cause of educating and upbringing the younger generation, YSMU Vice Chancellor, MD, Professor Samvel Avetisyan was awarded Movses Khorenatsi medal, while Anesthesiology and Intensive Care Department Head, Doctor of Medical Sciences Irina Malkhasyan was... more »
PM Hovik Abrahamyan Visits Gyumri on 1988 Earthquake 27th Anniversary
Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan visited today Gyumri town on the 27th anniversary of the 1988 earthquake. The Head of Government laid a wreath and observed a minute’s silence at the Earthquake Memorial in the Holy Savior church of Gyumri.
PM Takes Part in Referendum on Constitutional Reform
At 12: 00 pm, Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan took part in the referendum on constitutional reform at polling station 10/8 located at Mashtots University in Yerevan. At a briefing with journalists, the Premier pointed out, “I just voted for a better future and sustainable development. We have done everything to provide for a free and transparent referendum, which is very important for us. Let our people, our society say 'yes' or 'no'.” “I call for tolerance: our people... more »
Prime Minister Receives Firdusi-33 Residents
Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan received the residents of Firdusi-33 district who had been expropriated due to development activities. The residents referred to the developer’s proposal to provide housing in neighborhoods outside downtown instead of cash compensation, the refund of rental amounts and so on. 16 apartments were said to have been provided in a new building adjacent to the wine distillery. Full compensation has been given to 11 households; 24 cases are being... more »
PM Highlights Launch of Third-Generation Technological University
A regular Cabinet meeting was held today, chaired by Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan. Before proceeding to the agenda, Prime Minister Abrahamyan stated in part, “The newly established IT Employers Association responded to the approach worked out by the task force set up according to the results of the latest meeting of the IT Development Support Council, which proposed to launch a public-private sector cooperation-based third-generation technological university on the basis of the... more »
PM Welcomes President of Czech Parliament Chamber of Deputies
Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan received a delegation headed by Jan Hamáček, President of the Chamber of Deputies of the Czech Parliament. Welcoming the guests, the Prime Minister praised the ongoing cooperation between Armenia and the Czech Republic, highlighting the need for developing multifaceted relationship between the two countries in all spheres of mutual interest. The Premier described as quite effective his latest official visit to the Czech Republic in June,... more »
Government Holds Consultation on Export Promotion
Attended by representatives from the relevant government agencies and business community, Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan chaired a consultative meeting on the promotion of domestic exports. The meeting focused on the situation in this area, the ongoing projects and existing opportunities. In this context, reference was made to the exports toward EAEC-member States and the Russian Federation. As proposed by the Prime Minister, Vice Prime Minister, Minister for International Economic... more »
PM Attends Gala Event on 150th Anniversary of Gyumri State Drama Theater after Vardan Adjemyan
On November 29, Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan attended a gala event dedicated to the 150th anniversary of the Gyumri State Drama Theater after Vardan Adjemyan. The Premier first attended the opening of the small hall after Mher Mkrtchyan, during which the Hovik Abrahamyan watched a documentary film entitled “Mher Mkrtchyan: The last role.” Then the Prime Minister watched a play entitled “Our and your theater 150 years,” dedicated to the Theater’s founding... more »
Steps Underway to Improve Business Environment
A regular Cabinet meeting was held today, chaired by Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan. The Government endorsed the list of those goods designed for use in industrial processing as may be subject to changes in import duty payment deadlines. The regulation seeks to boost domestic production by creating a favorable business environment. The Government amended a series of previously adopted resolutions to provide favorable conditions for entrepreneurship so that domestic manufacturers... more »
Government Commission Established on Demise of Vardouhi Varderesyan Holds Meeting
Chaired by Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan, the government commission, established on the passing of ASSR and USSR People’s Artist Vardouhi Varderesyan, met today in the Office of Government. To begin with, the meeting observed a minute of silence in memory of Vardouhi Varderesyan. In his condolence remarks, Hovik Abrahamyan said, “ASSR and USSR People’s Artist, holder of Movses Khorenatsi medal and Mesrop Mashtots order, honorary citizen of Yerevan, Gabriel Sundukyan... more »
