Prime Minister Receives Serbian Defense Minister
Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan received a delegation led by Minister of Defense of Serbia Bratislav Gasic. Pleased with the progress in Armenian-Serbian cooperation, the Prime Minister stressed the need for deepening it in different directions. According to Hovik Abrahamyan, the recent years’ reciprocated official visits and meetings have gone a long way toward intensifying the political dialogue between the two countries, improving the legal framework and deepening the ongoing... more »
North-South Road Corridor Governing Council Holds Meeting
Chaired by Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan, the Governing Council of North-South Road Corridor and Sustainable Urban Development investment programs held a regular meeting in the Office of Government. The meeting first reviewed the findings of the feasibility study and the options proposed by the designer-consultant for the Kajaran-Artashat highway. During the exchange of views that followed, a number of proposals were voiced to be followed up at the upcoming meetings. The Council... more »
Expansion of Armenia-Iran Economic Cooperation Discussed
Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan received newly appointed Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Islamic Republic of Iran to the Republic of Armenia Seyed Kazem Sadjadi. Congratulating the Ambassador on appointment, the Prime Minister expressed confidence that his active efforts would help strengthen the friendship between the two nations, as well as build on the Armenian-Iranian cooperation in political, economic and humanitarian spheres. Stressing the need for... more »
Prime Minister Pays Working Visit to Syunik Marz
Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan traveled today to Syunik Marz of Armenia on a working visit. The Prime Minister’s visit started in the town of Meghri, Syunik region, and in particular, Meghri Regional Medical Center, which is being modernized under the World Bank-funded Health System Modernization Project. Hovik Abrahamyan toured the medical center getting acquainted with the ingoing construction activities. The Prime Minister was informed that the modernization project... more »
PM-Supported 8th Recitation Contest-Festival’s Gala Concert Held
Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan attended the 8th Republican Youth Recitation Contest-Festival’s gala concert at Paronyan State Musical Comedy Theater. Held under the auspices of Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan, the festival is dedicated to Hovhannes Tumanyan’s 145th and Avetik Isahakyan’s 140th birth anniversaries. The Recitation Contest-Festival is attended by 220 thousand students from Armenia, Artsakh, Javakhk and the Diaspora. Republic of Armenia People’s... more »
Government Continues to Discuss Tax Code Reform
Chaired by Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan, the Government held a discussion on the reform of the tax legislation of Armenia, which was attended by the representatives of stakeholder agencies. In particular, the meeting focused on the results and findings of discussions and surveys conducted in connection with a number of proposed draft amendments to the Tax Code of the Republic of Armenia. During the exchange of views that followed, a series of recommendations were voiced regarding the... more »
“My Armenia: Cultural Tourism in Armenia” Program Kicks Off
Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan took part in the official launch of the “My Armenia: cultural tourism in Armenia program” at the Matenadaran Scientific Research Institute of Ancient Manuscripts in Yerevan. It was co-developed by the Government of Armenia, the US Agency for International Development (USAID) and the Smithsonian Institute in the field of preservation of cultural cooperation and is aimed at the preservation of national cultural heritage through the development of... more »
PM: Government committed to open and transparent policies.
A regular Cabinet meeting was held today, chaired by Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan. Before proceeding to the agenda, the Prime Minister made a point of Government-Media cooperation. “Our government is committed to open and transparent practices. We need be honest and consistent in introducing our programs and activities to society by keeping in close touch with media outlets. I am urging all ministers to be more active and proactive in these matters. They should take any... more »
Prime Minister Chairs Meeting on Mining Sector Development
Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan chaired today a consultative meeting on the development of mining sector in Armenia, attended by executives and representatives of mining companies. The meeting was also attended by Minister of Economy Karen Chshmarityan, Minister of Energy and Natural Resources Yervand Zakharyan, Deputy Minister of Finance Armen Alaverdyan, as well as representatives of relevant government departments. To begin with, the Minister of Economy briefed those present on the... more »
PM Welcomes European Athletics Federation President and Executive Director
Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan received today European Athletics Federation President Svein Arne Hansen and Executive Director Christian Milts. Noting the importance of their visit, the Premier expressed confidence that it would help develop athletics in Armenia and deepen cooperation with the Armenian Athletics Federation. Prime Minister Abrahamyan noted that the Armenian government is doing everything to develop sports and promote a healthy lifestyle in the country. The Head of... more »
