PM Attends Economics University-Hosted Two-Day Conference, Entitled “Knowledge, Innovation and Development”
Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan attended the opening of the AEU (Armenian Economics University)-hosted 25th symposium, referred to as “Knowledge, innovation and development.” Welcoming the participants, the Prime Minister said knowledge, innovation and development are the key to economic development in the 21st century, and the theme of the symposium was not chosen randomly. The Premier stressed that he was familiar with the research conducted at the university and expressed... more »
PM Attends World Youth Day-Dated Festive Event
Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamian attended a World Youth Day-dedicated festive event at the Sports and Concerts Complex after Karen Demirchyan in Yerevan. The Premier congratulated the youth on the occasion, as well as the students – on the upcoming International Students’ Day. The Head of Government noted that the youth and especially the students are the future of our country. In Hovik Abrahamyan’s words, they are our future scientists, scholars, politicians and all... more »
PM Attends Fifth Congress of Rural Communities in Jermuk
The fifth annual congress of rural communities kicked off in Jermuk, attended by Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan. The forum aims at sustainable development of rural communities at all levels of local self-government and rural communities to discuss exchange of experience and information on rural programs and policies. Note that on November 10, 2015, the 19th anniversary of introduction of the local self-government system is marked in Armenia. For valuable contribution to the... more »
PM Receives Zohal Company Representatives
Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan received Zohal company founder Jabbar Gargash (United Arab Emirates), co-owner of the company A. Manzhosov (Austria) and Helios Power company owner I. Gergov (Bulgaria). The meeting focused on the prospects of cooperation in the energy sector. Zohal founder Abdul Jabbar Gargash said his company was interested in investing in Armenia’s energy sector and implementing long-term projects in different areas (solar, wind energy, etc.). Welcoming... more »
PM Attends Opening of Young Artists’ Exposition
Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan participated in the opening of the exhibition of works by young artists referred to as “A piece of fire” at the Painters’ Union of Armenia, organized by the Youth Foundation of Armenia and the Student Council of the Academy of Fine Arts in Yerevan. The Head of Government got acquainted with the works on display, authored by the students of the Academy of Fine Arts in Yerevan. The exhibition marks the launch of events dedicated to the World... more »
PM Inspects Arpa-Sevan Tunnel Reconstruction Work
Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan visited the reconstruction site of Arpa-Sevan tunnel, where he inspected the ongoing capital repairs. Supported by the Development Fund of Abu Dhabi and co-financed by the Government of the Republic of Armenia, a program for the overhaul of damaged sections is being implemented in 2010-2017. The aim of the program is to provide for water supply stability and safety all along the aqueduct. The contractor is Arpa-Sevan OJSC, with a contract cost of AMD... more »
Prime Minister Visits Nork Nursing Home
Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan visited the Nork Nursing Home State non-profit organization operational under the Ministry of Labor and Social Affairs. Intended for 230 elderly pensioners, the nursing home currently has 226 residents under the full care and maintenance. During the tour, the Prime Minister inspected the conditions and amenities offered to nursing home residents. Nork Nursing Home SNPO Director Arthur Melkonyan said that the residents get 3 meals a day, as well as clothing... more »
Government to Assist Accident Survivors, Victims’ Families
The Government held today a regular meeting, chaired by Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamian. Before proceeding to the agenda, the Prime Minister suggested holding a minute of silence for the Moscow-Yerevan bus crash victims. Hovik Abrahamyan said that a government commission had been set up according to the Prime Minister’s decision, headed by Minister of Transport and Communication Gagik Beglaryan. “Healthcare Minister Armen Muradyan and Gagik Beglaryan have been in Tula... more »
PM Hovik Abrahamyan Welcomes Czech Catholic Church Leader Cardinal Dominik Duka
Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan met today with Czech Catholic Church leader, Archbishop of Prague, Cardinal Dominik Duka. Welcoming the Cardinal, the Prime Minister appreciated the spiritual affinities between the Armenian and Czech peoples, which are based on common faith and shared values. Hovik Abrahamyan thanked Dominik Duka for handing over the Holy Spirit Church in Prague to the Armenian Apostolic Church parish community of St. Gregory the Illuminator, as well as for a warm and... more »
Government Continues to Discuss Long-Term Development of Energy System
Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan chaired today a consultative meeting, which followed up on the previous discussions over the current status, challenges and long-term development of Armenia’s energy system. In particular, the meeting discussed ways of long-term development of the energy system, based on the findings of a comprehensive study. Questions were raised regarding the country’s energy security and the use of new infrastructure. A number of proposals were voiced in... more »