Armenian, Russian Prime Ministers Meet in Moscow
On July 9, Armenian and Russian Prime Ministers Hovik Abrahamian and Dmitry Medvedev met in the Government Reception House of the Russian Federation. Pleased with the current status of the Armenian-Russian strategic relations, the two heads of government discussed a wide range of issues related to further deepening and expansion of relations between the allied nations. The parties noted the importance of continued implementation of joint programs in different areas of the economy and... more »
PM Hovik Abrahamyan to Pay Working Visit to Moscow
On July 9, a Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan-led government delegation will leave for the Russian Federation on a working visit. Hovik Abrahamyan is scheduled to hold private talks with RF Premier Dmitry Medvedev, at which the parties will discuss a number of issues related to bilateral trade and economic relations and cooperation in the framework of the Eurasian Economic Union. After the prime ministers’ face-to-face meeting, the sides will come together in an expanded format. ... more »
Cabinet Meeting Held
A Cabinet sitting was held today, chaired by Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan. The Government approved the MTPS program for 2016-2018, which will help understand the Government’s and public agencies’ fiscal policy priorities and spending strategy for the next three fiscal years to provide a basis for the 2016 State budget. Stressing the importance of this medium-term expenditure program, Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan considered it to be a key document, which sets... more »
Prime Minister Receives Georgian Agriculture Minister
Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan received today Minister of Agriculture of Georgia Otar Danelia. Welcoming the visit of the Minister of Agriculture of Georgia, the Prime Minister said that agriculture may help propel the Armenian-Georgian effective cooperation. Highly appreciative of the friendly relations between the two countries and intergovernmental dialogue, Hovik Abrahamyan highlighted the importance of closer business contacts and mutual visits. Thankful for the reception, Otar... more »
PM Briefed on Children of Armenia Foundation Activities and Programs
Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan received Children of Armenia Foundation founder and Board chairman Garo Armen and Executive Director Anush Yeghiazaryan. The Prime Minister was briefed on the Foundation’s activities and programs. In particular, SMART innovative educational center was said to be under construction in Debed community (Lori Marz). The Center will host schoolchildren and teenagers from local communities, as well as highly qualified specialists. Innovative technology,... more »
PM Hovik Abrahamyan Completes Working Visit to France
In conclusion of their working visit to France, the Prime Minister-led government delegation visited Yerevan Park in Paris to lay a wreath at the monument to Komitas in commemoration of the Armenian Genocide victims. Later the Prime Minister and his delegation visited the Armenian Apostolic Church in Paris and the Prelacy of the Armenian Apostolic Church in France and Europe, where they were greeted by Primate of the Armenian Diocese in France, His Grace Bishop Vahan Hovhannisyan.... more »
Armenian, French Prime Ministers Inaugurate Armenian School in Alfortville
On July 4, Hovik Abrahamyan, Prime Ministers of Armenia, and Manuel Valls, Prime Minister of France attended the opening ceremony of an Armenian college in Alfortville. The event was also attended by French National Assembly Speaker Claude Bartolone, Armenia Education and Science Minister Armen Ashotyan, Minister of Diaspora Hranush Hakobyan, Minister of Agriculture Sergo Karapetyan, Deputy Foreign Minister Karen Nazaryan, members of French Parliament, the ambassadors of the two countries,... more »
Armenian, French Premiers Meet in Paris
On July 3, Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan met with French Prime Minister Manuel Valls. Thankful for a warm reception, Hovik Abrahamyan said, “Armenian-French relations are at the highest level today. This is evidenced by an all-inclusive dialogue, warm personal relations and extensive contacts between the Presidents of our countries.” Highlighting the development of economic relations, Hovik Abrahamyan noted with satisfaction that the Armenian-French economic cooperation is... more »
PM Hovik Abrahamyan Meets with French National Assembly Speaker Claude Bartolone
On July 3, in the framework of his working visit to France, Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan met with French National Assembly Speaker Claude Bartolone. The Armenian side was represented by Minister of Education and Science Armen Ashotyan, Minister of Diaspora Hranush Hakobyan, Minister of Agriculture Sergo Karapetyan, Deputy Foreign Minister Karen Nazaryan, while the French side was represented by France-Armenia friendship group Chairman René Rouquet. In attendance were the... more »
PM Hovik Abrahamyan Arrives in France on Working Visit
On July 3, 2015, the Prime Minister-led government delegation arrived in France on a working visit. The Premier first met with Mayor of Paris Anne Hidalgo. Pleased with the current level of Armenia-France interstate relations, the Prime Minister deemed it important to further develop and deepen exchanges in different areas of activity. In this context, Hovik Abrahamyan stated that Armenia and France are successfully cooperating at a decentralized level: Yerevan and some 30 communities are... more »
