PM attends opening of Round Table in frame of Eurasian Economic Prospects international conference
Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan attended a Round Table on the margins of the Eurasian Economic Prospects international conference. Welcoming the forum on behalf of the Government of the Republic of Armenia and himself, the Prime Minister noted, “We attach great importance to such discussions, which help us assess the pace of integration processes and identify the development trends. Armenia sees the EEU as the most favorable format to develop relationship based on the ideas of... more »
PM Hovik Abrahamyan, RF Premier Dmitry Medvedev Talk over Phone
RA Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan and RF Premier Dmitry Medvedev had a telephone conversation. The interlocutors discussed bilateral trade and investment cooperation. They also referred to a number of issues relating to the integration in the framework of the Eurasian Economic Union.
Great Patriotic War Victory 70-Year Celebration Jubilee Committee Holds Meeting
Chaired by Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan, the Great Patriotic War Victory 70-year Celebration Jubilee Committee met in the Office of Government to discuss the commemorative events planned throughout the year. According to the program, on May 9, celebrations will be held in Victory Park in Yerevan to pay tribute to the Unknown Soldier; there will be held a military parade and concert program. On the same day, a ceremonious concert will be held at Republic Square, accompanied by... more »
Ministry of Justice Submits Performance Report
Chaired by Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan , the Cabinet discussed the Ministry of Justice-submitted report on key activities and priority tasks in 2014 in compliance with the Government’s Action Plan, as well as the Ministry’s estimated performance report. Justice Minister Hovhannes Manukyan said that the Ministry developed 161 draft legal acts in 2014, of which 147 draft laws of the Republic of Armenia, 9 draft government resolutions, 3 draft Prime Minister’s decisions... more »
PM visits Armavir Marz
Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan visited Armavir Marz. The head of government first called at Yeghegnut community’s poultry factory to get acquainted with the ongoing activities and investment projects. Founded in 2013, the factory is engaged in poultry production. The managers reported that this year the level of poultry production is expected to reach 4 thousand tons, 30 percent more than last year. To increase output, new equipment has recently been introduced, including... more »
PM Receives Head of OSCE Yerevan Office
Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan received a delegation led by Ambassador Andrey Sorokin, Head of the Yerevan Office of the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe. Welcoming the guests, the Prime Minister described the ongoing bilateral cooperation in various areas as quite effective and reaffirmed his government’s commitment to continue with the implementation of joint projects. Thanking the Premier for high appreciation given to the joint efforts, Andrey Sorokin... more »
Government Discusses Urban Development Issues
Chaired by Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan, a consultative meeting was held today in the Office of Government on current situation in construction industry and development prospects, which was attended by the heads of the agencies responsible for construction. In particular, the meeting looked at issues related to the pricing policy in the field of urban development, which were raised by Audit Chamber President Ishkhan Zakaryan. The meeting heard the proposals voiced by the Audit... more »
Prime Ministers’ Club Holds First Meeting
At Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan’s initiative, the Prime Ministers’ Club held its first meeting, attended by Hovik Abrahamyan, Vazgen Manukyan, Gagik Haroutunyan, Khosrov Haroutunyan and Hrant Bagratyan. Discussed were issues related to the Club’s future activities and the economy.
PM Briefed on Food, Drug Safety Expertise Lab Activities
Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan visited Tonus-Les Company’s food and drug safety expert lab in Nor-Gyukh village community of Kotayk Marz. The Prime Minister toured the lab getting acquainted with the works and activities and achievements. The laboratory enables quality and bioequivalence, as well as biological and microbiological examinations of imported medicines and food, promoting thereby the necessary quality standards. Introducing achievements, company executives said that... more »
Veterans’ Honorary Benefit to Double
A Cabinet sitting was held today, chaired by Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan. On the 70th anniversary of Victory in the Great Patriotic War, the Government decided to increase the size of the monthly honorary benefit for 1100 Great Patriotic War veterans to AMD50 thousand from 25 thousand as of May 1, 2015. Originally, the draft implied a rise to AMD40 thousand in the size of honorary benefits. In the meantime, Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan suggested that the amount of the honorary... more »
