PM Visits Border Villages in Tavush Marz of Armenia
Accompanied by Defense Minister Seyran Ohanyan, Minister of Territorial Administration and Emergency Situations Armen Yeritsyan, Chief of Armed Forces General Staff Yuri Khachaturov and Tavush Marz Governor Hovik Abovyan, Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan visited today border communities in Tavush Marz of Armenia to get acquainted with the situation in the border zone, discuss the ongoing programs and objectives. The Premier’s first stop was in the village of Parvakar. At a meeting... more »
Government Holds Visiting Session
In the framework of Shant-2015 strategic command and staff exercises, the Cabinet held today a visiting session, which was chaired by Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan. The main purpose of the meeting was to explore firsthand and address on the spot the problems of refugees. Before proceeding to the agenda, in line with the scenario of Shant-2015 strategic command and staff exercises, the Head of Government received a group of refugees. After getting acquainted with their concerns, Hovik... more »
PM Introduces Newly Appointed Justice Minister to Ministry Staff
Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan introduced today newly appointed Minister of Justice Arpine Hovhannisyan to the staff of the Ministry of Justice. The Prime Minister said that in appointing Arpine Hovhannisyan to the post of Minister of Justice, the President had taken account of her long experience, expertise and impartiality. Hovik Abrahamyan expressed conviction that together with the Ministry’s professional team, the newly appointed Minister would be able to cope with the... more »
PM Abrahamyan Holds Farewell Meeting with UK Ambassador Catherine Leach
Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan received Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United Kingdom to the Republic of Armenia Katherine Jane Leach, who is completing her diplomatic mission in our country. The Prime Minister thanked the Ambassador for close cooperation and extensive efforts toward developing Armenian-British cooperation in the political, economic, humanitarian and other spheres. Hovik Abrahamyan highlighted the need to deepen bilateral cooperation in a number of... more »
Market Control Inspectorate to Be Established in Armenia
Chaired by Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan, the Inspection Reform Coordination Council held its 13th meeting in the Office of Government. The Council discussed and approved the establishment of a market control inspection authority in the Republic of Armenia, as well as its charter and composition. It was reported that the new agency will have a new system of management, new proceeding principles and new approaches to public awareness policy that will help improve the efficiency of the... more »
PM Chairs Consultative Meeting on Economic Developments
Chaired by Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan, a consultative meeting on economic issues was held in the Office of Government, attended by representatives of stakeholder agencies. The meeting discussed a broad range of issues on ways of boosting the economy, implementing new projects, attracting investment and implementing the 2015 State budget, as well as the regional economic situation and development scenarios. An exchange of views was held. Summarizing the discussion, the Prime... more »
Knowledge Day-Dated Congratulatory Message By Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan
Dear pupils, teachers and parents, Dear students and faculty: I warmly congratulate you on Knowledge and Schooling Day. Education is of special importance to our country and society. Highly focused on education, the Armenian nation has always been distinguished by special dedication and diligence in study and training and, therefore, September 1 has been one of our people’s most important holidays generation after generation. I assure you that the Government of the... more »
On Knowledge Day, PM Visits Secondary School N155 in Yerevan
On the occasion of Knowledge Day and the beginning of the new academic year, Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan visited secondary school N155 after Levon Mirijanyan. The Prime Minister attended a festive ceremony staged by the first-graders. The Head of Government congratulated the pupils, teachers and parents on Knowledge and Schooling Day, wishing them new achievements and every success. Hovik Abrahamyan noted that this is an especially significant day for the first graders, since... more »
Economic Growth Marks First Half-Year of 2015
A Cabinet sitting was held today, chaired by Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan. Opening the meeting, the Prime Minister addressed the audience. “The National Statistical Service released today economic growth figures for the first half-year of 2015. According to revised indicators, GDP growth was 2.5% in the first quarter, while economic growth proved 5.1% in the second quarter, leading to a nearly 4 percent annual economic growth. In the face of the significant drop in remittances... more »
PM Hovik Abrahamyan Takes Short Leave
As of August 19, Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan will be off on a short leave, part of which will be spent abroad.
