PM-led official delegation attends festive event on May holidays
The Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan-led official delegation of the Republic of Armenia arrived in Stepanakert on May 7. The same day, the delegation attended a festive event dedicated to the Great Patriotic War Victory 70th anniversary, NKR Defense Army and Shushi Liberation Day, which was held in the House of Culture and Youth of the Nagorno-Karabakh Republic. The event was attended by NKR President Bako Sahakyan, ex-President Arkady Ghukasyan, Primate of the Artsakh Diocese of... more »
PM addresses issues of public concern
A Cabinet sitting was held today, chaired by Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan. Opening the meeting, the Prime Minister referred to two important issues: first, a few days ago the Government discussed PIU performance in the first quarter of 2015. “Over many years, multibillion-dollar investments have been carried out in the country through project implementation units. Meanwhile, corruption scandals and shortfalls are talked about more than the achievements. At the latest... more »
PM-led official delegation due to NKR
A Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan-headed official delegation will leave for the Nagorno-Karabakh Republic to attend the festive events dedicated to the Great Patriotic War Victory 70th anniversary, NKR Defense Army and Shushi Liberation Day.
PM meets with representatives of IT companies
Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan received a group of representatives from Armenian IT companies. Pleased with the current pace of cooperation between the Government and the IT industry, the Premier stressed the importance of its continuity. The meeting focused on cooperation in the field of information technology and the implementation of new joint projects.
PM Visits Armenian NPP
Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan visited today the Armenian nuclear power plant (NPP). The Premier was briefed on NPP operations, work on extension of NPP operations and safety improvements, as well as the upcoming activities and projects. The plant will be brought to a standstill for a period of 6 months in 2017 in order to implement activities aimed at extending its operations until the year of 2027. Then, the head of government called at the Yerevan combined cycle steam-gas... more »
Energy system long-term development prospects discussed
Chaired by Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan, an analytical discussion was held on the Office of Government on Armenia’s energy system’s current status, the challenges faced and development prospects. Deputy Energy Minister Areg Galstyan presented a comprehensive study on the energy sector, which was developed based on the new long-term strategy for the development of the energy system. The study pursued the following key objectives: reliable supply of possibly lower-cost... more »
Meeting of Standing Supreme Council for Development of Medium-Term Expenditure Programs in Armenia
Chaired by Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan, the Standing Supreme Council for Development of Medium-Term Expenditure Programs in the Republic of Armenia met today in the Office of Government. The meeting discussed and approved the main macroeconomic indicators to form the basis of draft medium-term program of public expenditure in the Republic of Armenia in 2016-2018. The Council approved the indicative funding quotas for budget expenditure in 2016-2018.
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 »
