PM Receives Microsoft Regional Director Don Grantham
Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan received a delegation led by Microsoft Corporation’s Central and Eastern Europe Regional Director Don Grantham. Appreciating the Government’s continued cooperation with Microsoft, the Prime Minister said they are ready to further develop and deepen bilateral cooperation. Hovik Abrahamyan noted that the memorandum signed between the Armenian government and Microsoft last May has given a new impetus to bilateral ties, providing a solid basis for... more »
Hovik Abrahamyan Holds Phone Conversation with Dmitry Medvedev
Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan had a telephone conversation with RF Premier Dmitry Medvedev. Hovik Abrahamyan congratulated Dmitry Medvedev and offered his best wishes on his Russian counterpart’s 50th birth anniversary. Noting that Russia is a key strategic partner to Armenia, Hovik Abrahamyan appreciated the role played by Dmitry Medvedev in the development of Armenian-Russian allied relations. Stressing the importance of their warm and friendly personal relations, the Prime... more »
PM Abrahamyan Meets with Armenian Intellectuals
Accompanied by Minister of Culture Hasmik Poghosyan, Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan visited today famous Armenian novelist Perch Proshyan’s home-museum in Ashtarak. The Premier toured the museum getting acquainted with the exhibits, which represented the writer’s life and work. The Head of Government took the opportunity to meet with a group of Armenian intellectuals - writers, musicians, artists, as well as theater and cinema figures. The scholars in attendance talked about... more »
PM: “We need to ease the fiscal burden, provide greater opportunities and a better environment for businesses”
A Cabinet sitting was held today, chaired by Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan. Before proceeding to the agenda, the Prime Minister congratulated Arpine Hovhannisyan on her appointment as Minister of Justice, and wished her fruitful and productive work. The Government amended a previously adopted resolution to ensure the return of the amounts of value added tax for the 9 months of this year according to exporters’ application. The Prime Minister noted the importance of this... more »
PSRC-Coordinated Consulting Process Discussed
A Cabinet sitting was held today, chaired by Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan. Before proceeding to the agenda, the Prime Minister asked Vice Prime Minister, Minister for International Economic Integration and Reforms Vache Gabrielyan and Minister of Energy and Natural Resources Yervand Zakharyan to report back progress in the Public Services Regulatory Commission-conducted consulting process. Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan: Dear colleagues, as you may know, Deloitte Touche is... more »
PM Hovik Abrahamyan Attends EAEU Intergovernmental Council Meeting
On September 8, Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan attended the EAEU Intergovernmental Council meeting in Grodno (Belarus). The prime minister-led delegation was composed as follows: Vice Prime Minister, Minister of International Economic Integration and Reforms Vache Gabrielyan, Deputy Minister Suren Karayan and Deputy Foreign Minister Shavarsh Kocharyan. First, the heads of government of EAEU-member States met in a narrow format, followed by a meeting held in an expanded format. The... more »
Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan to Leave for Belarus on Working Visit
A Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan-led delegation will travel tonight to Grodno (Belarus) to attend the September 8 meeting of the EEU Intergovernmental Council.
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 »
