PM, wine-makers discuss wine industry development prospects
Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan visited today Proshyan brandy factory. The Head of Government toured the factory getting acquainted with the production facilities, exports, ongoing projects and development prospects. After the tour, the Prime Minister chaired a consultative meeting to discuss wine industry development prospects and possibilities. In attendance were representatives from domestic wineries. Welcoming the meeting, the Premier highlighted the importance of similar... more »
PM Meets with Schoolchildren from Border Communities
Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan called at the Academic Opera and Ballet Theater after A. Spendiaryan to meet with border community schoolchildren who have arrived in Yerevan from Syunik, Ararat, Tavush, Vayots-Dzor and Gegharkunik marzes under the newly introduced “Cultural Organization – School” subscription program. The Head of Government talked to the pupils and answered their questions. Hovik Abrahamyan stressed the importance of programs like that and welcomed... more »
PM Attends Last Bell Event in High School N112
The last bell will sound today in Armenia’s public schools. On this occasion, Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan visited experimental high school N112 to attend a Last Bell-dedicated event. Congratulating the school-leavers on graduation, the Premier wished them every success and the go-ahead in future activities. The Prime Minister thanked the parents and teachers for bringing up and nurturing such a civilized and well-educated generation. Hovik Abrahamyan said the Government is... more »
PM congratulates Charles Aznavour on 91 birthday anniversary
Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan congratulated world-famous chansonnier Charles Aznavour on 91st birthday anniversary, wishing him good health, inexhaustible energy and ever new creative achievements.
Government tuned in to public concerns
A Cabinet sitting was held today, chaired by Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan. To begin with, the Prime Minister referred to the Income Tax Law as amended on January 1, 2015, which provides that the State shall actually refund interest on mortgage obtained for the purchase or construction of housing, reducing thereby borrowers’ financial burden. In the meantime, complaints keep coming in from citizens stating that the process is quite complicated and the applicable mechanisms are... more »
Armenian-Kuwaiti Cooperation Discussed
Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan received Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the State of Kuwait to the Republic of Armenia Bassam Mohammed Alqabandi. The Premier stressed the importance of continued cooperation with Kuwait and the need to deepen economic ties. Both sides described the Prime Minister’s official visit to Kuwait as quite successful and effective. Thankful for the warm welcome shown to his delegation, Hovik Abrahamyan expressed confidence that the... more »
PM Receives Eduardo Eurnekian
Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan received Argentinean-Armenian businessman Eduardo Eurnekian. Highly appreciative of Mr Eurnekian’s economic activities in our country, the Premier pledged his government’s support for a number of projects. Eduardo Eurnekian emphasized that he will continue making investments in Armenia and expressed the hope that his new undertakings will help promote economic development in our country. The parties took the opportunity to discuss Mr... more »
PM Welcomes Polish Ambassador
Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan received newly appointed Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Poland to the Republic of Armenia Jerzy Nowakowski. Congratulating the Ambassador on appointment, the Premier wished him fruitful work. Pleased with the current level of bilateral interstate relations, Hovik Abrahamyan stressed the need for further steps aimed at developing economic cooperation. In this context, the Prime Minister highlighted the role of the Armenian-Polish... more »
UAE-Armenia economic relationship discussed
Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan received newly appointed Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United Arab Emirates to the Republic of Armenia Jassim Mohamed Al Qasemi. The Prime Minister congratulated Mr Qasemi on appointment and expressed confidence that his activities will help boost political and economic relations between the two countries. Hovik Abrahamyan stressed the need to bolster the activities of the Armenia-UAE intergovernmental commission to promote... more »
Armenian PM Holds Working Meeting with Georgian Premier
Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan had a working meeting with Georgian Premier Irakli Garibashvili in Batumi. The two heads of government discussed a number of issues related to Armenian-Georgian friendship and good neighborly relations. As they addressed the development and expansion of economic cooperation, Hovik Abrahamyan and Irakli Garibashvili highlighted the ongoing joint projects implemented in a number of areas. After the talks, the Prime Ministers of Armenia and Georgia had... more »
