PM Welcomes ADB Armenia Mission Head
Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan received a delegation led by ADB Armenia Mission Head David Dole. The sides discussed bilateral cooperation, including ongoing programs and projected steps. The interlocutors touched upon other issues of mutual interest.
Government Sets Profit Tax Benefits
A Cabinet sitting was held today, chaired by Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan. The meeting passed a procedure for the Government to approve export programs, establishing that a minimum customs value of 75 percent shall be set for the products exported under any export program eligible for “Export” customs procedure, and (or) for any such domestic goods as may be exported by a group of taxpayers toward Eurasian Economic Union-member States during the given reporting period.... more »
Judicial Acts Compulsory Enforcement Service Submits 2014 Performance Report
Chaired by Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan, the Government discussed the Ministry of Justice-affiliated Judicial Acts Compulsory Enforcement Service-submitted report on key activities and priority tasks in 2014 in compliance with the Government’s Action Plan, as well as the JASEC’s estimated performance report. Chief Compulsory Enforcement Officer of the Republic of Armenia, Major-General of Justice Mihran Poghosyan reported that in order to enhance service efficiency, a set... more »
Penitentiary Service Submits 2014 Performance Report
Chaired by Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan, the Government discussed the Penitentiary Service-submitted report on key activities and priority tasks in 2014 in compliance with the Government’s Action Plan, as well as the Penitentiary Service’s estimated performance report. Reference was also made to the programs scheduled for this year. Head of the Penitentiary Department of the Ministry of Justice Artur Osikyan advised that 2,767 convicts and 1113 arrested persons were kept in... more »
Armenia Development Fund Board of Trustees Holds First Meeting
Chaired by Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan, the Armenia Development Fund (ADF) Board of Trustees held its first meeting in the Office of Government. Note that the Fund was established under a government resolution adopted on December 18, 2014, following the merger of the Industrial Development Fund and the National Competitiveness Foundation of Armenia. According to the agenda, the meeting reviewed and approved by the Fund’s organizational structure, staffing, rules of... more »
Ministry of Finance Submits Performance Report
Chaired by Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan, the Government discussed the Ministry of Finance-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. Finance Minister Gagik Khachatryan advised that throughout 2014 the Government‘s fiscal policy continued to be focused on the maintenance of macroeconomic stability, with a special emphasis on economic growth... more »
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 »
