Rural Capacity Building Program Governing Board Holds Meeting
Chaired by Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan, the governing board of the Rural Capacity Building program (the Program) met today on the Office of Government. According to the agenda, the Board approved the list of communities eligible for funding under the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD)-supported irrigation and water supply projects in the framework of the Rural Infrastructure component in 2015-2016. The meeting next discussed and approved the 2015 program of... more »
Irrigation water to be supplied free of charge in May
A Cabinet sitting was held today, chaired by Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan. As the agenda was being approved, the attendees were invited to discuss the question of irrigation water supply during the spring irrigation campaign of the year 2015. Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan said the issue had been discussed with the President of the Republic of Armenia, the Ministry of Agriculture and the State Water Committee. To prevent the spring overflow of rivers during the month of May,... more »
PIU Activity Reports Discussed
Chaired by Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan, the Government discussed PIU activity reports for the first quarter of 2015. The PIU heads reported back their agencies’ annual performance, introduced the planned activities and the existing problems. Highlighting the importance of efficiency in PIU activities, the Prime Minister asked those responsible to make everything possible to achieve higher quality in the implementation of the planned programs. Noting that he will keep... more »
Prime Minister Holds Consultation
Chaired by Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan, a consultative meeting was held in the Office of Government, attended by representatives of government agencies dealing with economic issues. The meeting discussed the pace of cooperation with international economic organizations and the status of joint projects. Reference was also made to the steps and programs aimed at reinvigorating Armenia’s economy, promoting exports, attracting new investment. During the exchange of opinions... more »
Tax Legislation Reform Discussed
Chaired by Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan, the tax legislation reform was discussed in Government with the participation of representatives of the departments concerned. The meeting examined various proposals on amendments to the law on turnover tax in order to submit a finalized version to the National Assembly. During the discussion, questions were raised concerning the regulations applicable to traders engaged in the buying and selling gold articles.
PM Visits Made in Armenia Expo
Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan called at Meridian Expo Center to view an exposition referred to as “Made in Armenia,” on from April 26 and held in the framework of the State-supported programs implemented as part of the Armenian government’s export-oriented industrial policy. The Prime Minister toured the pavilions getting acquainted with the products on display. The Premier asked about the attending companies’ ongoing projects, sales and export markets, the... more »
PM Receives Microsoft Regional President
Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan received today a delegation headed by Don Grantham, President of the Microsoft Central and Eastern Europe region. Welcoming the guests, the Prime Minister praised the ongoing cooperation with Microsoft in the field of information technology and, on behalf of his government, expressed willingness to expand it. Hovik Abrahamyan stressed that the development of information technology is the focus of the Government, and the 25 percent growth recorded each... more »
PM Welcomes Greek Parliament Speaker
Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan hosted Hellenic Parliament Speaker Ms Zoe Konstantopoulou who is leading a Greek delegation in attendance of the Armenian Genocide centenary commemorations. Hovik Abrahamyan appreciated the Greek delegation’s participation in the remembrance functions as another evidence of high-level relationship between Armenia and Greece. Pleased with the current status of bilateral cooperation, the Armenian Premier pointed to the importance of boosting... more »
PM Receives Lebanon Foreign Minister
Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan received Lebanese Foreign and Expatriates Minister Jibran Bassil who is heading a Lebanese delegation in attendance of the Armenian Genocide centenary commemorations. The delegation is composed of Minister of Energy and Water Artur Nazarian, Minister of Education and Higher Education Elias Bou Saab. Hovik Abrahamyan appreciated the Lebanese delegation’s participation in the remembrance events as another evidence of the centuries-old strong friendship... more »
Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan’s Message on Armenian Genocide Victims Remembrance Day
Dear compatriots, The centenary of the Armenian Genocide is being marked today. In the years of World War I, Ottoman Turkey’s rulers planned and carried out a monstrous crime. Armenians worldwide and civilized humanity remember and condemn the first genocide committed in the 20th century. As we commemorate our 1.5 million innocent victims, we are looking back at their path of suffering and bow down to their eternal memory. Genocide 100th anniversary commemorations are being held... more »
