Foreign Affairs Ministry Submits 2014 Performance Report
Chaired by Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan, the Government discussed the Foreign Affairs Ministry-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. Reference was also made to the tasks and activities set for the year 2015. Foreign Minister Edward Nalbandyan reported that all the way through 2014, based on the guidelines and instructions issued by the President... more »
Licensing Regulations Simplified
A Cabinet sitting was held today, chaired by Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan. As recommended by the National Center for Legislative Regulation S.A., the Government approved a package of draft amendments to the Law on Licensing Fees and about a dozen other laws and legal acts. The Center came up with another proposal aimed at improving the business climate, which provides the introduction of the one-stop-shop principle to rule out excessive bureaucracy and ensure online availability... more »
Tax legislation reform debate continues
Chaired by Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan, another debate on tax legislation reforms was held today in the Office of Government, attended by the heads of the agencies and government departments concerned. The meeting heard a report on the Working Group’s analysis, which provided a basis for reform proposals. During the exchange of ideas that followed, the meeting looked into the proposed per-sector changes. Summing up the discussion, the Prime Minister stressed the importance... more »
PM Receives US Ambassador
Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan received Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States to the Republic of Armenia Richard Mills. The meeting was attended by USAID Armenia Office Head Karen Hilliard. The Prime Minister praised the ongoing effective cooperation with the United States, aimed at promoting democracy, developing the economy and implementing different joint projects. Hovik Abrahamyan thanked the U.S. government for continued multifaceted assistance provided... more »
Investment Agreement Signed with Eurasian Development Bank
Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan received Eurasian Development Bank (EDB) Board Chairman Dmitry Pankin. Welcoming the guest, the Premier expressed satisfaction with the status of bilateral cooperation and noted the importance of implementing joint programs in different fields of activity. Thankful for the reception, Dmitry Pankin said the Bank is ready to discuss the prospects of investment projects in Armenia. The meeting agenda covered issues of deepening and broadening bilateral... more »
PM Welcomes PACE President
Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan received today Council of Europe Parliamentary Assembly (PACE) President Anne Brasseur who is paying an official visit to Armenia. The head of government described the PACE-Armenia interaction as quite effective. Appreciating Anne Brasseur’s visit, the Prime Minister noted that it will give new impetus to the strengthening and further development of bilateral cooperation. In turn, Mrs Brasseur pointed to Armenian delegation’s active... more »
By Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan’s decision, Valerik Baklachyan was appointed Deputy Marz Governor of Kotayk Marz of the Republic of Armenia.
PM visits Gold World market
Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan visited Gold World market at Movses Khorenatsi street downtown Yerevan. The Head of Government was introduced to the product range and prices applicable in the market, talked to the staff and traders to learn of their concerns and problems and discussed possible solutions. Thankful for the Prime Minister’s visit, the traders asked him to reconsider the currently applicable tax liabilities and create favorable conditions in order to revive the... more »
Diaspora Architect Hovsep Sarafian Awarded Commemorative Medal
Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan received today Diaspora architect, philanthropist Hovsep Sarafâna. Highly appreciative of Mr Sarafâna’s personal contribution to various programs implemented in Armenian communities, the Head of Government thanked him for the valuable work performed so far. The Prime Minister expressed the hope that the Armenian identity preservation-oriented efforts will be continued. Thankful for high appreciation of his activities, Hovsep Sarafian... more »
Government Holds Extraordinary Meeting
An extraordinary Cabinet meeting was held today, chaired by Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan. Based on Article 19 of the Law of the Republic of Armenia “On holidays and commemorative days in the Republic of Armenia,” the Government decided to substitute the working day of Thursday, April 23 with Saturday, April 18, 2015. The decision was adopted considering that on April 23 a canonization ceremony is due for the Armenian Genocide victims in connection with the remembrance... more »
