PM Receives Chinese TBEA Company General Director
Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan received Li Byan Zui, chief executive officer of Chinese TBEA Co. Ltd, which deals with the production and distribution of energy. Discussed was the possibility for the Chinese company to make investments in Armenia. Li Byan Zui said that after exploring our country’s energy sector, they are keen to implement investment programs in Armenia, including in the alternative energy sector. Welcoming TBEA’s initiative, Prime Minister Hovik... more »
Armenia Improves Position in World Bank’s Doing Business 2016 Report
A regular Cabinet meeting was held today, chaired by Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan. Before proceeding to the agenda, the Prime Minister referred to the World Bank’s Doing Business 2016 report. The World Bank has published the Doing Business 2016 report, stating a 3-point improvement in Armenia’s position, which was promoted to the 35th position among 189 countries. Armenia was included in the list of countries that have succeeded three or more reforms in the past... more »
Armenia Wins Top Award at OGP International Competition
On October 28, 2015, the global forum of the Open Government Partnership (OGP) initiative kicked off in Mexico City, United States of Mexico. An Armenian delegation is participating in the forum, headed by First Deputy Minister-Chief of Government Staff Gurgen Doumanyan. The forum summed up the results of the 2nd Annual OGP International Awards for 2015, which kicked off in March, 2015. This year’s theme is “Improving public services using the principles of open... more »
Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan to Pay Working Visit to Tajikistan
A Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan-headed government delegation will leave today for Dushanbe, capital of Tajikistan, to attend a regular meeting of the Council of Heads of Government of the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS). The agenda features over 30 items, most of which relate to the development and deepening of economic ties, strengthening of cooperation in financial, social, legal and humanitarian spheres. The meeting will adopt a program of actions dedicated to the 25th... more »
Armenia Receives Europa Nostra Award
Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan attended today the Europa Nostra award ceremony, which was held in the Fresco Hall of the National Gallery of Armenia. The “Preserving cultural heritage in Armenia” training program has received a Europa Nostra award 2015 in the Training and Awareness Raising category. The award was handed in by Vice President of the European Federation of Cultural Heritage Organizations Irina Subotich. The project was implemented under the “Support... more »
PM Hands in Mercury Awards to Best Armenian Companies
Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan attended today the Armenian Chamber of Commerce-hosted Mercury award ceremony at the National Academic Opera and Ballet Theater after A. Spensiaryan in Yerevan. The Head of Government handed Mercury awards in different nominations to the managers of five best Armenian companies: VivaCell-MTS General Manager Ralph Yirikian in the Best Mobile Operator nomination, Telcell CEO Aram Azatyan in the Best Payment System category, Elbat company CEO Samvel... more »
Social Partnership Agreement Signed between Government of Armenia and Civil Cooperation Network for Strategic Programs
Attended by Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan, a social partnership agreement was signed today between the Government of Armenia and the Civil Cooperation Network for Strategic Programs. Before the signing ceremony Hovik Abrahamyan addressed the audience: “The Government of Armenia pays special attention to transparency and increased role of society in all spheres of activity. The purpose of this agreement is the establishment of the institute of social cooperation in the process of... more »
Government Addresses Priority Issues in Provinces
A regular Cabinet meeting was held today, chaired by Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan. The government adopted a decision, whereby the amount of AMD 264 million, saved by regional administrations, will be redistributed between other programs. The decision aims to implement capital repairs and other projects in order to address the welfare problems faced by the population and communities in the provinces. The integration of displaced Syrian Armenians into the local social network remains... more »
Prime Minister Receives Domestic Dairy Farm Representatives
Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan chaired a consultative meeting, attended by public and private stakeholders. The representatives of domestic companies engaged in the dairy sector dwelt on their development programs, existing problems and possible solutions. Reference was made to the reform of tax legislation. On behalf of the Government of the Republic of Armenia, Hovik Abrahamyan expressed readiness to promote the development of the sphere and ordered to form a joint working group to... more »
Prime Minister Receives World Bank Delegation
Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan received a World Bank delegation led by newly appointed World Bank’s Europe and Central Asia region Vice President Cyril Muller. The delegation was comprised of newly appointed WB Regional Director for the South Caucasus Mercy Tembon, WB Yerevan Office Head Laura Bailey and others. Welcoming the guests, the Prime Minister congratulated them on appointment and wished them fruitful work. Hovik Abrahamyan highly valued the thirteen-year-long cooperation... more »
