PM-Led Delegation to Leave for Kuwait on Official Visit
On March 11, 2015, a Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan-led government delegation will be off to the State of Kuwait on a two-day official visit at the invitation of the Prime Minister of Kuwait. The head of the Armenian government will meet with Kuwaiti Emir Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, Parliament Speaker Marzouq Al-Ghanim and Prime Minister Jaber Al-Mubarak Al-Hamad Al-Sabah. Hovik Abrahamyan will hold meetings with Kuwaiti Investment Agency, Chamber of Commerce and Kuwait Fund... more »
By Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan’s decision, Armen Gevorgyan was appointed to be Deputy Minister of Finance of the Republic of Armenia.
State regulation of economic activity to be enhanced
A Cabinet sitting was held today, chaired by Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan. On behalf of the Economic Legislation Reform Council, the Government Staff-affiliated National Center for Legislative Regulation (NCLR) has studied several legal acts regulating different spheres. When examining the legal acts governing tax administration, it was revealed that the one of the previous Government decisions dated as of January 1, 1997, the contractual repayment calculated tax arrears is no... more »
Congratulatory Message by Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan on International Women’s Day
Dear women, I warmly congratulate you on Women’s Day. This nice spring holiday brings kindness, happiness and love to the world as it is dedicated to our dear mothers, wives, sisters and daughters. Thank you for your love, warmth, affection, wisdom and the ability to make the world brighter, more beautiful and harmonious. Invaluable is your contribution to the cause of strengthening the foundations of Armenian families and safeguarding our national values and ethnic... more »
Disabled Persons’ Problems Kept in Spotlight
Chaired by Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan, the National Commission for Disabled Persons’ Affairs met in the Office of Government. As part of the agenda, the meeting heard a report on the activities carried out in 2014 by the national, Yerevan and regional local commissions toward the inclusion of disabled persons in various social programs. It was reported that government programs were aimed at providing employment to non-competitive groups, including the disabled, with 13... more »
By Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan’s decision, Vahagn Melikyan was appointed Deputy Minister of Diaspora of the Republic of Armenia.
Government Supports SME
A Cabinet sitting was held today, chaired by Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan. The Government approved a program referred to as “Support for small and medium-sized businesses in 2015” and a timetable for its implementation. The bulk of program activities - about 90 percent – are aimed at supporting startup and standing SMEs operational in the provinces, mostly in border areas and remote locations and boosting entrepreneurship in the regions. The program is expected to... more »
Government to Refund Tuition for 646 Students from State Universities
Attended by Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan, the results of the Armenia Youth Foundation Scholarship competition were summarized at the Conference Hall of the Yerevan State Medical University after M. Heratsi. Note that 646 students from State-run universities have been entitled to tuition refund this year. Some of the students got their scholarship certificates from the Prime Minister himself. Congratulating the students on the receipt of scholarships, the head of government said... more »
Bilateral Cooperation Development Agenda Discussed
Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan received a delegation led by Iraqi Transport Minister Jaber Al-Zubaidi. The Prime Minister of Armenia noted with satisfaction that the Armenian-Iranian relations have been on the upgrade in recent years, supported by reciprocated high-level visits. Highlighting the launch of air flights between Iraq and Armenia by Iraqi Airways, Hovik Abrahamyan said it may boost bilateral cooperation, including in the field of tourism. Coming to economic exchanges,... more »
PM Receives Kuwaiti Ambassador to Armenia
Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan received Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the State of Kuwait Bassam Muhammad al-Qabandi. The Ambassador conveyed warm greetings on behalf of the Prime Minister of Kuwait, adding that his government is interested in the strengthening and expansion of relations with Armenia. Hovik Abrahamyan and Bassam Muhammad al-Qabandi discussed issues related to Armenian Premier’s upcoming official visit to Kuwait at the invitation of the Kuwaiti... more »
