Government Suggests Convening Extraordinary National Assembly Session
An extraordinary Cabinet sitting was held today, chaired by Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan. Based on Article 70 of the Constitution of the Republic of Armenia, the Government asked the President of the National Assembly to convene an extraordinary National Assembly session at 12:00 p.m., July 2, 2015, with a single item on the agenda: ratification of the Agreement between the Government of the Republic of Armenia and the Government of the Russian Federation on the provision of an... more »
PM Welcomes IMF Middle East, Central Asia Department Director
Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan received International Monetary Fund (IMF) Middle East and Central Asia Department Director Masud Ahmed. The meeting was also attended by IMF Armenia Mission Head Mark Horton and IMF Resident Representative in Armenia Teresa Daban Sanchez. Appreciating the role played by the IMF in the economic development of our country, Hovik Abrahamyan stressed the need to further expand and deepen bilateral cooperation. Hovik Abrahamyan said that cooperation with the... more »
PM Receives Representatives of Telecommunication and IT Sector Companies
Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan received a group of leading telecommunication and IT company representatives who are in Armenia to attend a media conference referred to as “Communicate to improve the communication sector.” The Prime Minister welcomed the holding of such a conference and said it was a good opportunity to outline new ways of developing television and radio networks, exchange know-how, expand cooperation and attract new investment. Noting that the IT sector... more »
Statement by RA Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan
Forces have appeared in Bagramyan Avenue, whose main concern is not actually to prevent electricity tariffs from going up, but to create instability in the country and instigate disturbances in society. They are pushing to the forefront vague and shortsighted political aspirations instead of the problem’s social or economic component. This is the only conclusion that can be drawn merely because the day before, in addition to addressing in all detail the state of affairs in the... more »
Hovik Abrahamyan Offers Condolences on Passing of Yevgeny Primakov
With deep sorrow, I learned of the demise of renowned Russian statesman, outstanding scientist Yevgeny Primakov. Holding the posts of Chairman of Government, Minister of Foreign Affairs and other top government positions, Mr Primakov helped strengthen and develop Russia and made a significant contribution to the strengthening and deepening of friendly relations between our two allied countries. Invaluable is Academician Yevgeny Primakov’s contribution to science and research... more »
Armenian-Russian Energy Cooperation Discussed
Armenian, Russian Cabinet members met today in the Office of Government to discuss development and expansion of bilateral cooperation in the energy sector. The Armenian side was represented by Vice Prime Minister, Minister of International Economic Integration and Reform Vache Gabrielyan, Minister of Energy and Natural Resources Yervand Zakharyan, Deputy Minister of Energy and Natural Resources Iosiph Isayan. The Russian side consisted of Russia co-chair of the Armenian–Russian... more »
Government Discusses Armenian-Russian Cooperation in Aviation Sector
Armenian, Russian Cabinet members met today in the Office of Government to discuss development and expansion of bilateral cooperation in the field of aviation. The Armenian side was represented by Vice Prime Minister, Minister of International Economic Integration and Reform Vache Gabrielyan, Minister of Economy Karen Cheshmarityan. The Russian side consisted of Russia co-chair of the Armenian–Russian Intergovernmental Commission on Economic Cooperation, Minister of Transport Maxim... more »
Hovik Abrahamyan, Maxim Sokolov Make Statements for Press
Following the meeting of the Armenian-Russian Intergovernmental Commission on Economic Cooperation, Armenian co-chair, Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan and Russian co-chair, RF Minister of Transport Maxim Sokolov made statements for the press. Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan stated in part, “We have just completed the proceedings of the 16th meeting of the Armenian-Russian Intergovernmental Commission on Economic Cooperation. We signed the protocol of the meeting, which... more »
Armenia-Russia Intergovernmental Commission on Economic Cooperation (ICEC) Holds 16th Session
Chaired by ICEC co-chairs, RA Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan and RF Minister of Transport Maxim Sokolov, the Russian-Armenian Intergovernmental Commission on Economic Cooperation held today its 16th meeting in Yerevan. Welcoming the meeting on behalf of the Government of the Republic of Armenia and himself, Hovik Abrahamyan stated in part, “I am confident that during this session we will have the opportunity to discuss a wide range of issues of Armenian-Russian strategic... more »
Hovik Abrahamyan Welcomes Czech Foreign Minister-led Delegation
Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan received a delegation led by the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Czech Republic Lubomír Zaorálek. Congratulating Mr Zaorálek on the opening of the Czech Embassy in Armenia, the Prime Minister expressed the hope that it will contribute to the strengthening of multifaceted ties between the two countries. Pleased with the current level of political dialogue between Armenia and the Czech Republic, Prime Minister Abrahamyan stressed... more »
