Government Provides Incentives for Job Creation
A regular Cabinet meeting was held today, chaired by Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan. The meeting approved a procedure for implementing a pilot program of remunerated social work in Tavush Marz as part of the Government’s initiative to provide temporary jobs to unemployed citizens. Tavush Marz was selected due to the high rate of unemployment above the national average, large number of borderline communities and numerous material losses caused to local households during the latest... more »
Yerevan Hosts Armenia-Iran Business Forum, Attended by Armenian Prime Minister and Iranian First Vice President
Attended by Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan and Iranian First Vice President Es’haq Jahangiri, an Armenia-Iran business forum kicked off today in the Reception House of the Government of Armenia. Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan addressed the forum with greeting remarks, in which he stated: “On behalf of the Government of the Republic of Armenia and myself, I welcome the organizers and guests of the Armenian-Iranian business forum. We highly appreciate the... more »
Armenia Prime Minister, Iran First Vice President Make Statement for Mass Media
At the invitation of Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan, an Iranian delegation headed by First Vice President Es’haq Jahangiri has arrived in Armenia on a two-day official visit. An enlarged meeting of the two delegations was held following the private talks of Hovik Abrahamyan and Eshaq Jahangiri. In conclusion, the Armenian Premier and the Iranian First Vice President met with mass media to summarize their meeting. Below is the full text of their joint statement. Prime... more »
Armenian Prime Minister, Iranian First Vice President Discuss Wide Range of Issues of Armenian-Iranian Cooperation
Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan received the delegation headed by Iran First Vice President Es’haq Jahangiri. After a private interview held between the Prime Minister of Armenia and the Iranian First Vice President, the two countries’ official delegations met on expanded format, at which they discussed a wide range of issues related to Armenian-Iranian friendly relations. Welcoming the First Vice President of Iran and his delegation, the Prime Minister said, “I... more »
First Vice President of Iran Es’haq Jahangiri Arrives in Armenia
At the invitation of Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan, First Vice President of the Islamic Republic of Iran Es’haq Jahangiri arrived in Armenia on a two-day official visit. Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan met his Iranian counterpart at Zvartnots international airport. A little later, the Prime Minister of the Republic of Armenia and the First Vice President of Iran will have a private interview in the House of Government, followed by the two delegations’ enlarged meeting, after... more »
PM Attends Microelectronics International Olympiad Awards Ceremony
Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan attended today the awards ceremony of the 10th International Olympiad in Microelectronics, held under the high patronage of the Prime Minister of the Republic of Armenia. This year the Olympiad was attended by over 850 young people from around the world. Synopsys Armenia is the chief organizer of the event, while VivaCell-MTS is its main sponsor. Welcoming the participants and organizers of the Olympiad, the Prime Minister said that it is an... more »
Prime Minister Receives President of Al Fahim Group
Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan received today Saeed Abdul Jalil Al Fahim, President of UAE-based Al Fahim Group. The parties discussed prospects of bilateral cooperation and implementation of joint programs. Saeed Abdul Jalil Al Fahim said his company is interested in investing in our country in areas of mutual interest and is prepared to cooperate in different areas of economic activity. Prime Minister Abrahamyan noted that the Armenian government has embraced a policy of continued... more »
Iran First Vice President to Visit Armenia
At the invitation of Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan, First Vice President of the Islamic Republic of Iran Es’haq Jahangiri will be paying an official visit to Armenia on October 14-15. The First Vice President of Iran is scheduled to meet with President Serzh Sargsyan, Catholicos of All Armenians Garegin II, National Assembly Chairman Galust Sahakyan and Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamian. On October 14, the Prime Minister of Armenia and the Vice President of Iran will hold... more »
PM Receives Microsoft Vice President Vahe Torosyan
Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan received today Microsoft Vice President for Corporate Affairs Vahe Torosyan. Highly appreciative of the ongoing cooperation with Microsoft in the field of information technology, the Prime Minister reiterated his government’s readiness to expand and deepen the interaction. Noting that the Memorandum and cooperation agreements signed in May, 2015 between the Government of Armenia and Microsoft will contribute to the development and... more »
PM Welcomes Secretary General of La Francophonie Michaëlle Jean
Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan received a delegation headed by Secretary General of the International Organization of La Francophonie (OIF) Michaëlle Jean who is in Yerevan to attend the 31st ministerial meeting of La Francophonie. Welcoming the guest, the Prime Minister noted the importance of holding the 31st OIF ministerial meeting in Yerevan and stressed that Armenia appreciates the cooperation with La Francophonie, which is based on shared values, such as linguistic-cultural... more »
