PM: “Government will do everything to prevent the tariff rise from hindering our citizens’ normal life activities.”
A Cabinet sitting was held today, chaired by Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan. Before proceeding to the agenda, the Prime Minister advised that Deloitte and Touche has submitted the first-stage report on the results of their advisory survey of the approval of energy tariffs by the Public Services Regulatory Commission and the subsequent optimizing process. Vice Prime Minister, Minister for International Economic Integration and Reforms Vache Gabrielyan briefed the meeting on the... more »
Government Reviews Armenia’s Economic and Infrastructure Development Program
Chaired by Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan, the Government discussed today Armenia’s economic and infrastructure development program, which was developed by the World Bank. PM Abrahamyan stressed the need to build on the ongoing close cooperation between the Government and the World Bank in order to implement socio-economic programs in the provinces, identify the problems and find solutions. The Prime Minister praised the Bank’s involvement in a number of areas, including... more »
PM Attends Official Reception on China National Day
Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan attended an official reception on the 66th anniversary of the National Day of China. The Premier delivered a congratulatory speech. Addressing those present, Hovik Abrahamyan said: “Mr. Ambassador, on behalf of the Government of the Republic of Armenia and myself, I am cordially congratulating you, your staff and, through the Embassy of the People's Republic of China, the friendly people and the authorities of the PRC on this memorable day, I extend... more »
PM Attends Armenia National Olympic Committee 25th Anniversary Celebration
Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan attended an Armenia National Olympic Committee 25th anniversary-dedicated event, which was held at the National Academic Opera and Ballet Theater after Al. Spendiaryan. Addressing the audience with congratulatory remarks, the Prime Minister stated in part, “Armenia's National Olympic Committee’s quarter-century anniversary is a significant event in Armenia’s sporting life. Starting its operations as far back as in the 90s of the last... more »
PM Attends Opening of Olympic Village
Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan participated in the opening of the new-built Olympic Village in Yerevan, which was attended by National Olympic Committees Association President Sheikh Ahmad Al-Fahad Al-Sabah and President of the European Olympic Committee Patrick Hickey, Armenia National Olympic Committee (NOC) President Gagik Tsarukyan, public officials, sports figures and guests. The Prime Minister toured the premises getting acquainted with the approximately 7500 square meter-wide... more »
PM Welcomes Presidents of National Olympic Committees Association and European Olympic Committee
Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan received today President of the Association of National Olympic Committees (ANOC) Sheikh Ahmad Al-Fahad Al-Sabah and European Olympic Committee President Patrick Hickey. The meeting was attended by Armenia National Olympic Committee President Gagik Tsarukyan. Welcoming the guests, the Prime Minister thanked them for honoring our country with their attendance of the Armenian National Olympic Committee (NOC) 25th anniversary celebrations. Appreciating the... more »
Grapes Harvesting Process in Prime Minister’s Focus
Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan is closely monitoring the grapes harvesting process in the country. Accompanied by Minister of Agriculture Sergo Karapetyan and Ararat Marz Governor Rubik Abrahamyan, the Head of Government paid another visit to Ararat Marz to inspect the course of harvesting and procurement activities. Stressing the importance of a well-organized campaign, the Prime Minister noted that the Government will keep sustained focus on the harvesting process. more »
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 »
