PM Attends Inauguration of Karekin I Educational Center
Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan attended today a Requiem Prayer for Catholicos Karekin I offered by His Holiness Supreme Patriarch and Catholicos of All Armenians Karekin II at the tomb of Catholicos Garegin I of blessed memory on the grounds of the Mother See of Holy Echmiadzin. The Premier next attended the inauguration of Karekin I educational center, which was built through the benefaction of Mr. and Mrs. Haig and Elza Didizian. The Center is meant to provide training for church... more »
PM Receives Diaspora Businessman, Philanthropist Vache Manukian
Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan received today Diaspora businessman, philanthropist Vache Manukian. The interlocutors discussed issues related to a broad range of investment programs, as well as the implementation of a number of charitable projects.
PM Attends Holy Muron Blessing-Dedicated Official Dinner
On September 27, Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan attended a Holy Muron (Holy Chrism) blessing-dated official dinner. Hovik Abrahamyan delivered a speech, in which he stated: “Today is a historic day for everyone. The Blessing of the Holy Muron at the Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin is a ceremony traditionally held every seven years at that the Armenian Church. The blessing and consecration of the Holy Muron is a landmark national and religious holiday, which affects our deepest... more »
PM Inspects Grapes Harvesting Activities in Armavir Marz
Accompanied by Minister of Agriculture Sergo Karapetyan,, Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan traveled to Armavir Marz to get acquainted with the grapes harvesting process. The Prime Minister first called at the headquarters of Armavir Marz administration to meet with the processing entities’ representatives who raised the issue of attracting additional financial resources to cover this year’s surplus in grapes supply. The Premier promised to assist them in this matter. Then... more »
PM visits Ararat Marz, takes mote of farmers’ grapes harvest-related concerns
Accompanied by Minister of Territorial Administration and Emergency Situations Armen Yeritsyan and Minister of Agriculture Sergo Karapetyan, Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan traveled today to Ararat Marz. The Premier met with the local farmer to listen to their grapes harvest-related concerns. Noting that a bumper crop is available this year, the Premier said the Government will do everything to ensure that the whole amount of grapes is collected in time. Ararat Marz Governor Rubik... more »
PM Receives IMF Armenia Mission Head Mark Horton
Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan received a delegation led by International Monetary Fund (IMF) Armenia mission head Mark Horton. The interlocutors discussed bilateral cooperation and, in particular, touched upon the findings of the latest regular inspection of the IMF-supported Extended Financing Facility (EFF). In this context, the parties referred to Armenia’s economic status, development trends, fiscal and monetary policies. The meeting discussed possibilities for providing... more »
Grapes Harvesting Process in Focus
A Cabinet sitting was held today, chaired by Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan. To begin with, the Premier asked the Minister of Agriculture about the grapes procurement process. Noting that the campaign was launched as early as on September 7, Minister Sergo Karapetyan stated in part, “Of course, there are some difficulties. For obvious reasons, associated with the reduction in exports early this year, winemakers were unable to ensure adequate financial flows. It should also... more »
PM Abrahamyan Meets with PRC State Council Member, Deputy Prime Minister Wang Yong
On the margins of the Eurasian Economic Forum, Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan met today with PRC State Council Member, Deputy Prime Minister Wang Yong. Hovik Abrahamyan first expressed his gratitude for the invitation to attend the Eurasian Economic Forum in Xi’an. “It was a great pleasure for me to accept the invitation considering Armenia’s serious interest in the rehabilitation of the Great Silk Road,” Hovik Abrahamyan noted. According to the Prime Minister,... more »
PM Hovik Abrahamyan Attends Opening of Eurasian Economic Forum
On September 24, the Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan-headed delegation attended the opening of the Eurasian Economic Forum in Xi'an (China). The forum is organized every two years. It is attended by numerous heads of government, top executives from international agencies and large enterprises. This year the forum attracted about a thousand delegates. At the opening ceremony, Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan delivered a speech, entitled “A new model of cooperation: joint... more »
PM Abrahamyan Meets with Shaanxi Province Communist Party Secretary
On September 23, Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan’s delegation arrived in Xi'an (Shaanxi Province) to attend the Eurasian Economic Forum due on September 24. On the same day, Prime Minister Abrahamyan met with Shaanxi Province Communist Party Secretary Zhao Zhengyong. Highly appreciative of Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan’s visit to China and the meeting held with the Chinese Premier, Zhao Zhengyong noted that the friendship between the two countries keeps deepening and... more »
