Sixth Summer Pan-Armenian Games Organizing Committee Holds Meeting
Chaired by Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan, the Organizing Committee for the sixth summer Pan-Armenian Games met today in the Office of Government. Committee Chairman Ishkhan Zakaryan advised that the opening ceremony of the Games, due to be held on August 2-13, 2015, will take place at Hrazdan Stadium in Yerevan, while the closing ceremony will be held at Yerevan’s Freedom Square along with an extensive concert program. The sixth Pan-Armenian Games will feature 17 sports, 7... more »
Tribute paid to Andranik Margaryan
On 8 years since the passing of former Prime Minister Andranik Margaryan of blessed memory, Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan visited Komitas Pantheon and laid flowers at the outstanding statesman’s tomb to pay tribute to his memory.
PM Hosts Discussion on Economic Development Issues
Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan chaired a consultative meeting to discuss economic developments in Armenia. In attendance were the representatives of stakeholder agencies. In particular, a number of issues were discussed concerning the revitalization of the economy, boosting of exports, attraction of new investment, betterment of the business environment and competitiveness. Reference was also made to the current macroeconomic situation in Armenia and the region, as a whole, as well... more »
PM Briefed on Progress in Oncology Excellence Center Construction
Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan visited the site of the Armenian Oncology Excellence Center to become familiar with the pace of construction. Note that this program is being implemented in three phases: the production of radioisotopes and molecular diagnostics, radiation treatment and outpatient services chemotherapy and surgical centers. During the tour, the Prime Minister was introduced to the details of the work in process and the upcoming steps. It was noted that the production... more »
Regional Administrations Submit Performance Reports for 2014
Under the chairmanship of Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan, the Government discussed regional administrations’ performance reports in line with the Government’s program of activities and priorities for 2014. Reports were submitted by all Marz governors. In attendance were Minister of Territorial Administration and Emergency Situations Armen Yeritsyan and Agriculture Minister Sergo Karapetyan. The Governors reported back the activities and achievements in the fields of... more »
PM Welcomes Armenia-EU Parliamentary Cooperation Committee Members
Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan received Armenia-EU Parliamentary Cooperation Committee members who are in Yerevan to attend the 15th session of Armenia-European Union Committee on March 19-20, 2015. The Prime Minister advised that this week there have been a number of high-level Armenia-EU meetings, which contribute to the strengthening and consolidation of bilateral cooperation. Hovik Abrahamyan said that the government will do everything to expand business relations between Armenia and... more »
Ministry of Sport and Youth Affairs 2014 Performance Report Summarized
Under the chairmanship of Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan, the Government discussed the performance report of the Ministry of Sport and Youth Affairs, implementation of the Government’s program of activities and priorities for 2014. Minister of Sport and Youth Affairs Gabriel Ghazaryan said that during the reporting period activities were carried out for the development of sports, promotion of a healthy lifestyle among youth, rehabilitation of sports schools and implementation of... more »
PM Attends Meeting of CU-Member States Customs Services Joint Panel
Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan attended today the 14th meeting of the Joint Panel of CU-member States’ Customs Services. The Prime Minister welcomed the Joint Panel’s first meeting of 2015 in Yerevan, which testifies to the efforts to enhance cooperation in the framework of the Eurasian Economic Union. “The activities of the Joint Panel of Customs Services is aimed at elaborating and adopting such instruments that will help maximize the economic potential of our... more »
Community association to be decided in local referendums
A Cabinet sitting was held today, chaired by Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan. About 3.5 years ago, the Armenian Government approved the concept of community consolidation and formation of inter-communal associations, launching thereby the administrative-territorial reform in Armenia, in particular, to the process of enlargement of communities. It was deemed appropriate to implement a few pilot programs of community consolidation, after conducting local referendums in those communities. In... more »
Inspection Reform Coordination Council Holds Meeting
Chaired by Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan, the Inspection Reform Coordination Council held the twelfth meeting of in the Office of Government. According to the agenda, the Council considered and approved a set of draft amendments to government decrees No 857-N dated July 25, 2013, 970-N of September 5, 2013 and No 338-N of February 28, 2013. The amendments to the first decree seek to bring the public health functions of the Inspectorate of the Ministry of Healthcare into line with... more »
