PM Receives Armenia-Accredited EU Ambassadors
Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan received Armenia-accredited ambassadors of EU-member States and embassy representatives, led by Head of EU Delegation to Armenia, Ambassador Petr Switalski. The Prime Minister stressed the importance of meetings held in the given format, which provide an opportunity to discuss agenda items and identify problems. Hovik Abrahamyan said Armenia is committed to continued cooperation with the European Union. According to the head of the Armenian government, the... more »
PM Inspects Conditions in New Block of Armavir Penitentiary
Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan visited today the Armavir penitentiary, where 4 new buildings for 800 inmates have been commissioned. Accompanied by public officials, MPs, Head of EU Delegation to Armenia, Ambassador Peter Svitalski, U.S. Ambassador to Armenia Richard Mills and representatives from other international organizations, Hovik Abrahamyan toured the buildings getting acquainted with the conditions available to inmates in the new international standards-compliant facilities.... more »
Prime Minister Abrahamyan: Government Ready to Fund New IT Projects
Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan traveled to Vanadzor town, which is hosting the Hackathon [YAN] Childhood 2015 contest-festival of innovative ideas and programming, held at basic school N22 after Stepan Zoryan. The participating teams, which mostly consist of software developers must develop and submit to the jury their innovative ideas and the prototype of the application of the proposed program (demonstration version). The event is attended by about 250 young people from Yerevan,... more »
Government follows up on export promotion discussions
Attended by representatives from relevant government departments, Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan chaired a follow-up discussion on the promotion of exports. In particular, amid the Russian ban on Turkish imports, the meeting discussed ways of boosting Armenian exports to the Russian Federation and the mechanisms for the provision of State support to domestic manufacturers. In this context, reference was made to the status of the assignments issued by the Prime Minister at the November 30... more »
PM Receives European Democratic Students Organization Members
Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan received a delegation of the European Democratic Students Organization (EDS) representing 60 members from 20 countries. They are in Yerevan at the invitation of the youth wing of the RPA. Welcoming the European students, the Prime Minister stressed the importance of such visits, because they enable a better understanding of Armenia and the Armenian people. Hovik Abrahamyan noted that our country highly appreciates the shared values based on close... more »
Prime Minister Calls for Consistency in Drug Market Pricing Processes
A regular Cabinet meeting was held today, chaired by Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan. As instructed by the Prime Minister, before proceeding to the agenda, Head of State Commission for Protection of Economic Competition Artak Shaboyan reported back the findings of a study of drug market pricing processes. In particular, he reminded that as instructed by the Prime Minister, the State Commission for Protection of Economic Competition had carried out a study to ascertain whether there... more »
Remarks Delivered by Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan at National Assembly Plenary Session
Honorable National Assembly Chairman, Dear Members of Parliament, This year we had a heated State budget bill debate, as usual. We could hear both substantiated queries of economic and political character and proposals to increase funding for various programs. As in any other country, either in Armenia the State budget cannot meet all the requirements. After all, the main financial document is not just a financial instrument; it is also a statement of political priorities,... more »
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 »
