PM Discusses Urban Development Projects with Realease Company President
Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan received France-based Realease Company President Remy Makinadjian. Discussed were issues related to investment in urban development projects, including housing construction and infrastructure maintenance. The interlocutors touched upon the possibility of involvement of a number of famous French brands in Armenia. Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan welcomed and expressed the Government’s support for the programs and initiatives introduced by Realease... more »
PM Endorses Proposal on Creation of Export Promotion Council
Chaired by Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan, a consultative meeting was held in the Office of Government to discuss the practicability of the roads in the country, the findings of a market price survey and the process of payment of pensions. Minister of Territorial Administration and Emergency Situations Armen Yeritsyan reported that due the heavy snowfalls recorded since December 31, 2015, roads in different regions of Armenia are covered with thick layers of snow with a depth of between... more »
PM Attends Housewarming Ceremony in Tsakhkahovit
On December 31, 2015, Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan paid a working visit to Aragatsotn Marz of Armenia. The Prime Minister first called at Tsakhkahovit community where a completely renovated apartment building had been commissioned. 40 families were celebrating a housewarming ceremony in the completely refurbished building, which was nearly destroyed in the 1988 earthquake. The Premier toured the building inspecting the amenities. Hovik Abrahamyan congratulated the residents on... more »
PM Abrahamyan Congratulates Georgian Prime Minister Giorgi Kvirikashvili
Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan congratulated newly appointed Prime Minister of Georgia Giorgi Kvirikashvili on his appointment as head of government. The Prime Minister noted, “On behalf of the Government of the Republic of Armenia and on my own behalf, I congratulate you on assuming the office of Prime Minister of Georgia. I wish you every success and new achievements in your important mission. I am confident that through joint effort we will be able to strengthen and give new... more »
PM Visits Army Stronghold to Congratulate Soldiers on Upcoming Holiday Season
In connection with New Year and Christmas holidays, Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan visited a stronghold of the military unit N of the Defense Ministry of the Republic of Armenia. The Premier inspected the servicemen’s living conditions, talked to and had lunch with them. Congratulating the servicemen on the upcoming holidays, Hovik Abrahamyan thanked them for selfless service to Homeland. Addressing news reporters, the Head of Government stressed the importance of communicating... more »
Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan’s New Year’s Message
Dear compatriots, We are bidding farewell to the year 2015, which is going to become history in a few hours. The upcoming year of 2016 will usher in a jubilee for the Armenian nation. We will be celebrating the twenty-fifth anniversary of Armenia’s independence. Independence is dear to all of us as ot symbolizes our people’s age-old aspiration. I am confident that owing to our collective strength and unity, under the leadership of President Serzh Sargsyan, we will move... more »
PM Offers Season’s Greetings to Media Representatives
On the occasion of New Year and Christmas, Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan hosted a festive reception for media representatives at the Conference Hall of the Government of the Republic of Armenia. For extensive coverage of the activities of the Government of the Republic of Armenia, as well as for close cooperation, Prime Minister Abrahamyan awarded nominal watches and Prime Minister’s diplomas to a number of mass media representatives. Congratulating those present on New... more »
Prime Minister: “We were able to defy challenges and provide economic growth”
An extraordinary Cabinet sitting was held today, chaired by Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan. Before proceeding to the agenda, the Prime Minister stated in part, “Our country faced numerous important events, challenges and achievements in 2015. It would be hard to summarize them, of course. Nevertheless, I would like to single out three major events. Economic growth is the first of them. Though Armenia could stay aloof from the negative impact of serious geopolitical and regional... more »
PM Chairs Second Meeting of Anti-Corruption Council
Chaired by Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan, the second meeting of the Anticorruption Council was held today in the Office of Government, attended by political forces, civil society and representatives of international organizations. The Council first took note of the status of the assignments issued at the first meeting. It was reported that during this period, the Government endorsed the national anticorruption program, and approved an arrangement with the USAID “On promoting... more »
Government Reviews Agency Priorities for 2016
Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan chaired a consultative meeting to discuss the 2016 priority programs and activities introduced by the heads of public agencies. The Prime Minister said the meeting sought to clarify the stakeholders’ approaches, identify and formulate the existing shortcomings and concerns. After a thorough discussion of the programs, activities and projects submitted, the speakers came up with proposals and recommendations. The Premier instructed those responsible to... more »