Investment Projects by KGK Discussed in Government
Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan received a delegation led by KGK CEO Sanjay Kothari. KGK is a major Indian company specialized in jewelry and mining, which is currently operating in 15 countries. Welcoming KGK’s commitment to implementing investment projects in Armenia, the Premier expressed his government’s willingness to support the company. The Prime Minister stressed that the Government is prepared to discuss any initiative and provide assistance in various matters.... more »
Paruyr Sevak Village Eligible for Border Community Privileges
A Cabinet sitting was held today, chaired by Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan. Opening the meeting, the Prime Minister noted that September 1, the Knowledge Day, should be marked in an organized manner in order to ensure a festive atmosphere. “ For the first graders, September 1 is the date of first contact with school, which is supposed to be one of the most memorable moments in their life,” Hovik Abrahamyan said and instructed the Ministry of Education and Science, the... more »
“Baze” annual youth gathering: “We must unite our forces and move ahead,” Prime Minister of the Republic of Armenia
Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan attended the opening of “Baze” annual youth gathering in Tsakhkadzor. Welcoming and felicitating the campers on behalf of the Government of Armenia and himself, the Head of Government stated in part, “I am pleased to meet with young people who have come together under the Armenia-Artsakh-Diaspora trinity, which is the motto of this annual gathering. The organization of this annual gathering in the framework of youth programs is... more »
PM Holds Grapes Harvest-Related Consultations in Provinces
On August 15, Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan traveled to Ararat and Vayots Dzor Marzes of Armenia on a working visit. The Prime Minister first called at Aiguestan and Paruyr Sevak communities in Ararat Marz, where he talked to local farmers to learn firsthand their needs related to grapes harvest, refurbishment and improvement of community infrastructure. Hovik Abrahamyan assured that the Government would take up the issues raised in order to find solutions. Then Hovik Abrahamyan... more »
PM Briefed on Infrastructure Projects in Gegharkunik, Lori Marzes
Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan paid a working visit to Gegharkunik and Lori Marzes of Armenia. The Prime Minister first called at nursery-kindergarten No. 2 in Sevan town of Gegharkunik Marz. Short of reconstruction work for many years, the kindergarten is now in poor condition. While intended for a total of 110 children, the pre-school facility is currently attended by 60 children. The Prime Minister instructed the relevant departments to draft an overhaul plan for the kindergarten. The... more »
Prime Minister welcomes a group of Russian investors
Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan received a group of entrepreneurs from the Russian Federation. Welcoming their visit, the Prime Minister said that the Armenian Government is ready to assist them with the development and implementation of investment projects. The parties looked at the possibility of implementing a number of large investment projects in our country. The guests thanked Prime Minister Abrahamyan for reception and readiness to render assistance.
Prime Minister Attends Sixth Pan-Armenian Games Closing Ceremony
Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan attended the closing ceremony of the Sixth Pan-Armenian Games at Yerevan’s Liberty Square. On the occasion, the Prime Minister delivered a speech, in which he stated in part: “Dear Compatriots, Ladies and Gentlemen: On behalf of the Government of the Republic of Armenia and on my own behalf, I congratulate all of us on the fact that the Sixth Pan-Armenian Games were organized and held at highest level. During the past eleven... more »
Armenia-Iran economic relations to be upgraded
A Cabinet sitting was held today, chaired by Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan. Opening the meeting, the Prime Minister advised that another document on resumption of engineering activities for the third Armenia-Iran high-voltage transmission line was signed a few days ago, which means that the process is launched and construction will start next week. Hovik Abrahamyan expressed confidence that stronger cooperation with Iran, especially in the energy sector, will contribute to a significant... more »
Prime Minister Instructs to Strengthen Control over Water Intake
Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan chaired a consultative meeting to discuss water release from Lake Sevan and problems related to water losses within the Sevan-Hrazdan derivation system. In attendance were the heads and representatives of relevant ministries and agencies concerned. The meeting first reviewed the findings of a detailed survey carried out with a view to identifying the quotas of water intake from Lake Sevan and the estimated level of water losses over the past few years.... more »
Prime Minister Receives Boeing Company Representatives
Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan received Boeing company representatives Mher Papyan and Max Nilov. Discussed were issues related to the current state and prospects of development of civil aviation in Armenia. The representatives of Boeing briefed the Premier on the findings of their study aimed at evaluating Armenia’s air market and outlining developments. They noted that the Government’s “open skies” policy has had a positive impact on the market, and the business... more »
