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 »
PM attends cultural event, entitled “In the footsteps of our greats”
On December 25, Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan attended a cultural event, entitled “In the footsteps of our greats,” which was held at the Chamber Music Hall after Komitas. The Prime Minister reviewed the best artworks authored by the students of art schools from Yerevan and the provinces, listened to performances staged by music schools’ pupils, who have won national and international awards. The event was attended by prominent figures of Armenian art and culture.... more »
Hovik Abrahamyan Reelected ASEU Board Chairman
Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan attended today the annual meeting of the Academic Council of the Armenian State Economics University (ASEU). The agenda featured election of the Chairman of Council. Minister of Education and Science Armen Ashotyan proposed the candidacy of Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan to the post of Council Chairman. Following the vote, Hovik Abrahamyan was unanimously re-elected University Council Chairman. The Premier expressed gratitude for trust, saying that... more »
Draft Solid Waste Management National Strategy Discussed
Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan chaired a consultative meeting to discuss the surveys and activities carried out in the field of solid waste management. |In particular, the meeting reviewed the draft national strategy for solid waste management, which seeks to improve the system throughout the country. The meeting also discussed priorities, expected results and proposed actions, including the prospects and mechanisms for successful implementation of the strategy and the funding schemes.... more »
Vulnerable Households to Get Free Digital TV Receivers
A regular Cabinet meeting was held today, chaired by Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan. The Cabinet approved a procedure for distribution of DVB-T2 digital TV receiver devices to needy families as social assistance. DVB-T2 digital TV receivers will be provided to 48733 vulnerable households through territorial social assistance agencies (departments). The Government adopted a resolution on the provision of State-guaranteed reproductive technology-based medical aid for the residents of... more »
