Expansion of GoA-USAID Cooperation Discussed
Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan received USAID Acting Assistant Administrator Susan Fritz and USAID Armenia Office Head Karen Hilliard. Pleased with the ongoing cooperation between the Government of Armenia and the USAID, Hovik Abrahamyan hailed the reform assistance provided by the USAID, describing them as quite effective. Touching on the fight against corruption, Hovik Abrahamyan said a new prime minister-headed council had been set up to develop effective steps against corruption... more »
Offering each other a book has become a tradition on Hovhannes Tumanyan’s birthday
A Cabinet sitting was held today, chaired by Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan. Opening the meeting, the Prime Minister said that offering each other a book has become a tradition on February 19, which is great Armenian poet Hovhannes Tumanyan’s birthday. On this occasion, Hovik Abrahamyan presented the meeting participants with “Mandilion” novel by Vahan Hovhannisyan, stressing that they should spare the time to read the novel on the eve of the 100th anniversary of the... more »
PM Welcomes Newly Appointed U.S. Ambassador to Armenia
Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan received newly appointed U.S. Ambassador to Armenia Richard Mills. Congratulating the Ambassador on appointment, the Prime Minister expressed confidence that his activities will help further strengthen the U.S-Armenia relations. The Premier said to be highly appreciative of U.S. Government’s continued assistance aimed at furthering democracy, building civil society, promoting reforms and economic development in our country. Ambassador Mills... more »
PM Welcomes Georgian Parliament Speaker
Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan received a delegation led by Georgian Parliament Speaker David Usupashvili who is paying an official visit to Armenia. The Prime Minister said that 2014 was a year of achievements in the Armenian-Georgian relations as it was marked with top-level visits. The Premier reminded with satisfaction that cooperation development and expansion-related instruments were signed during his official visit to Georgia late last year. The head of government went on to... more »
Construction Industry Development Prospects Discussed in Government
Chaired by Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan, a consultation on construction industry’s current situation and development prospects was held today in the Office of Government, attended by representatives of relevant ministries and construction companies. Welcoming the guests, the Prime Minister stressed the importance of holding meetings in the given format, which is a good opportunity to identify and look at ways of tackling the problems existing in the field of construction.... more »
By Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan’s decision, Karen Papoyan was relieved of the office of Deputy Governor of Kotayk Marz of Armenia according to his resignation request.
PM Receives IMF Representatives
Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan received a delegation led by International Monetary Fund (IMF) Armenia mission head Mark Horton. In attendance was IMF Resident Representative in Armenia Teresa Daban Sanchez. The parties discussed bilateral cooperation, current economic situation and development trends, as well as fiscal and monetary policy issues. The Prime Minister noted that the trend of economic development continued in 2014; economic activity grew by 3.9 percent (services,... more »
In line with Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan’s decisions, Aram Arsenyan was appointed Deputy Minister of Transport and Communications of the Republic of Armenia, while Gagik Mirijanyan was appointed to be Deputy Minister of Healthcare of the Republic of Armenia. With another decision signed by the Prime Minister, Hamlet Hayrapetyan was appointed to the post of Deputy Governor of Kotayk Marz of Armenia.
Prime Minister Pays Homage to Hrant Matevosyan
On the 80th anniversary of great Armenian writer, novelist Hrant Matevosyan, Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan visited Komitas Pantheon in Yerevan. The Prime Minister laid flowers at the tomb of Hrant Matevosyan, paying tribute to his blessed memory. The function was attended by members of government, intellectuals, politicians, artists, writers, actors, teachers and students.
Business Should Be Free of Bureaucratic Red Tape
A Cabinet sitting was held today, chaired by Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan. The government approved two legislative initiatives aimed at improving the business environment. The bills had been drafted by the National Center for Legislative Regulation S.A. of the Government Staff at the initiative of the Economic Legislation Reform Council of the Republic of Armenia. The meeting first approved a set of amendments to the laws “On Precious Metals,” “On... more »
