Armenian-Czech Economic Relations Discussed
Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan received a delegation led by Czech Minister of Trade and Industry Jan Mladek. Welcoming the Czech delegation’s visit to our country, the Premier said visits like that will help enhance and strengthen bilateral relations. Hovik Abrahamyan expressed confidence that the Armenian-Czech business forum, which kicked off yesterday in Yerevan would help identify new areas of cooperation and outline ways of developing bilateral relations. The Prime Minister... more »
PM Receives Veolia Company Vice President for Central and Eastern Europe
Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan received France-based Veolia Company Vice President for Central and Eastern Europe Malika Genduri. The parties discussed the activities of Veolia-founded “Yerevan Jour” company, including issues relating to water supply and drainage system operations in Yerevan and a number of neighboring villages. Describing the French company’s activities as quite effective, the Premier stressed the importance of such large companies’... more »
North-South Road Corridor, Sustainable Urban Development Investment, Northern Corridor Modernization Programs Governing Council Holds Regular Meeting
Chaired by Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan, the North-South Road Corridor, Sustainable Urban Development Investment and Northern Corridor Modernization Programs Governing Council met today in the Office of Government. The meeting discussed and approved the estimated results of the tender for construction of the Argavand-Shirak road section of the Yerevan western bypass road under the Sustainable Urban Development Investment Program Tranche 2 (special operations), as well as the set of... more »
Government Approves Business Environment Improvement Program for 2016
A regular Cabinet meeting was held today, chaired by Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan. The meeting approved Armenia’s business environment improvement program for the year 2016. The 2015 action plan revealed the need to improve the business environment, for which speedy reforms have to be implemented in our country with a view to enhancing Armenia’s competitiveness on the global marketplace and improve Armenia’s position in the World Bank’s Doing Business report.... more »
Prime Minister Meets with Serbia National Assembly Speaker
Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan met today with President of the National Assembly of the Republic of Serbia Maja Gojkovic. Welcoming the Serbian National Assembly Speaker, Hovik Abrahamyan noted that the Armenian-Serbian friendship is deeply rooted in centuries and, therefore, consistent efforts need to be made to maintain the positive dynamics of bilateral relations, as well as to tap the huge potential available in the economic, cultural, military-technical and other spheres.... more »
PM Welcomes President of European Conservatives and Reformists Alliance
Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan received President of the Alliance of European Conservatives and Reformists Jan Zahradil. The Premier stressed the importance for Armenian political parties to cooperate with the European Conservatives and Reformists Alliance. As to the development and strengthening of Armenia’s relations with the European Union, the Prime Minister said our country ready to push ahead with the EU-Armenia cooperation on issues of mutual interest. Hovik... more »
PM Receives Newly Appointed UK Ambassador
Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan received newly appointed UK Ambassador to Armenia Mrs. Judith Margareth Farnworth. Congratulating Mrs. Judith Margareth Farnworth on assuming the office of ambassador, the Prime Minister expressed confidence that her activity will help strengthen the Armenian-British relationship. Hovik Abrahamyan stressed the importance of political and economic cooperation between Armenia and the United Kingdom, including the furtherance of trade and business relations.... more »
Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan’s Congratulatory Message on Constitutional Court’s 20th Anniversary
Honorable President of the Constitutional Court, On behalf of the Government of the Republic of Armenia and my own behalf, I am congratulating all the members and the staff of the Constitutional Court in your person on the 20th anniversary of establishment of the Constitutional Court of Armenia. Invaluable is the Constitutional Court’s contribution to the reinstatement and strengthening of Armenia’s judicial system. This institute has a crucial role to play in the process... more »
GoA, USAID Sign Agreement on Anti-Corruption Strategy Implementation
Attended by Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan, the Government of the Republic of Armenia and the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) signed today an agreement on implementation of the “Support for implementation of Armenia’s anti-corruption strategy” program in tune with the assistance instrument, which was concluded between the Government of Armenia and the USAID on September 28, 2013. The document was signed by RA Minister-Chief of Government Staff... more »
Government Discusses Progress in Armenian Oncology Center of Excellence Project
Chaired by Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan, a consultative meeting was held in the Office of Government to discuss progress in the Armenian Oncology Center of Excellence project. The Premier was briefed on the details of the ongoing and planned activities, after which the meeting discussed proposals and recommendations concerning the upcoming steps and actions. Stressing the need for timely implementation of the planned construction activities, the Head of Government gave relevant... more »