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 »
Hovik Abrahamyan Receives Delegation Headed by Johannes Hahn
Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan received a delegation headed by Johannes Hahn, Commissioner for European Neighborhood Policy and Enlargement Negotiations. Welcoming the guests, Hovik Abrahamyan stressed the importance of development and expansion of cooperation between Armenia and the European Union. The Prime Minister said that our country is willing and ready to boost cooperation with the European Union from the perspective of ensuring the continuity of reforms, expanding trade and... more »
PM Receives Canadian Businessmen
Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan received a delegation of Canadian businessmen. The meeting was also attended by Minister of Diaspora Hranush Hakobyan, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Canada to Armenia H.E. Mr. John Ronald Kur and Honorary Consul Artashes Emin, Embassy representatives. The delegation arrived in the country to discuss ways of deepening trade and economic relations within the framework of the Armenian-Canadian Business Forum organized by the Armenia Development... more »
Ministry of Urban Development Submits 2014 Performance Report
Under the chairmanship of Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan, the Government discussed the performance report of the Ministry of Urban Development in line with the Government’s program of activities and priorities for the year 2014. Urban Development Minister Narek Sargsyan noted that during the past year the procedures set for urban development activities were simplified, thereby reducing the number of steps required for the issuance of building permits, which in turn would help to... more »
Ministry of Nature Protection Submits Performance Report
Chaired by Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan , the Cabinet discussed the Ministry of Nature Protection-drafted 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. The 2014 State budget planned to allocate AMD2610.9 million to the Ministry of Nature Protection, 686.9 million in additional funding was provided during the year. The total amount of budget allocations made to fund... more »
Ministry of Culture 2014 Performance Report Submitted
Chaired by Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan , the Government discussed the Ministry of Culture-drafted 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. Minister of Culture Hasmik Poghosyan reported back activities and achievements in the fields of literature, music, cinema, theater, historical and cultural heritage and international cooperation. It was reported... more »
Ministry of Education and Science 2014 Performance Report Discussed
Chaired by Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan , the Government discussed Ministry of Education and Science report on the main activities and priority tasks in 2014, compliance with the Government’s Action Plan, as well as the estimated performance report. Minister of Education and Science Armen Ashotyan said several programs were implemented in the period under review to enhance the quality, provide for efficiency and accessibility of education. A new package of social support for... more »
Ministry of Territorial Administration and Emergency Situations Submits 2014 Performance Report
Chaired by Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan, the Government continued to discuss annual performance reports submitted by central executive bodies in line with the Government’s action plan, priorities and assessed performance for the year 2014. In particular, reports were today submitted by Minister of Territorial Administration and Emergency Situations Armen Yeritsyan, First Deputy Minister of Territorial Administration and Emergency Situations Vache Terteryan and Head of State Migration... more »
Ministry of Labor and Social Affairs Submits 2014 Performance Report
Under the chairmanship of Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan, the Government discussed the performance report of the Ministry of Labor and Social Affairs, implementation of the Government’s program of activities and priorities for 2014. Minister of Labor and Social Affairs Artem Asatryan said that under the State budget of the Republic of Armenia as of 2014 year of social protection allocated 362 billion AMD (29% of total budget) and implemented 83 expenditure programs. Work continued... more »
Three documents signed between the Government of the Republic of Armenia and the European Union
Attended by Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan, three documents were signed in the Office of Government: a loan agreement of euro 10 million for the Caucasus Transmission Network project, which was signed by RA Finance Minister Gagik Khachatryan and Vice President of the European Investment Bank Wilhelm Molterer; a memorandum of understanding for the Caucasus Transmission Network project, which was signed by RA Minister of Energy and Natural Resources Yervand Zakharyan and Head of EU Delegation... more »
