Hovik Abrahamyan Receives Gazprom Deputy Board Chairman
Hovik Abrahamyan received Gazprom Deputy Board Chairman Valery Golubev. The parties discussed bilateral cooperation agenda in the energy sector and “Gazprom Armenia”operations-related issues. Hovik Abrahamyan and Valery Golubev also referred to the prospects of Gazprom’s investment projects in Armenia. Pleased with the current status of Armenian-Russian cooperation, the interlocutors appreciated Gazprom’s role in the promotion of bilateral ties in the energy... more »
PM Welcomes Iranian Foreign Minister
Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan received IRI Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif. Welcoming the guest, Hovik Abrahamyan hailed the existing ties of friendship between Armenia and Iran and stressed the need to boost them ahead. Conveying warm greetings on behalf of IRI First Vice President Es’haq Jahangiri, Mohammad Javad Zarif noted that Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan’s last October visit to Iran had gone a long way toward strengthening and deepening the... more »
Hovik Abrahamyan Chairs ASEU Council Meeting
Armenia State Economics University (ASEU) Board Chairman, Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan chaired today a university council meeting. ASEU Rector Koryun Atoyan reported on the University’s academic and financial performance in 2014 and 2015 draft budget. The Rector referred to the organization and improvement of the educational process, the students’ academic achievements and research activities, exchange of know-how, public relations, as well as the internationalization of... more »
PM Welcomes Global Desarollos and Ingenieria Delegation
Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan received a delegation led by Spanish Global Desarollos and Ingenieria S.A. Vice President Antonio Luque Ruiz. The company specializes in the development of agricultural infrastructure and agribusiness management. Welcoming the guests, the Premier stressed the importance of cooperation and the need for our country to master the Spanish know-how in the field of agriculture. Antonio Luque Ruiz said his company is interested in starting a business in... more »
Government Takes Unprecedented Step to Promote Exports
A Cabinet sitting was held today, chaired by Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan. In an effort to step up the pace of economic growth, the Government approved a bill on amendments to the Law on Profit Tax, which provides additional tax incentives to those Armenia-based taxpayers eligible under the Government’s export promotion-oriented program, In particular, the profit tax for those businesses exclusively engaged in exports with at least AMD50 billion annual turnover will be reduced... more »
PM chairs meeting on preparations for agricultural activities
Chaired by Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan, a consultation was held in the Office of Government, attended by Minister of Territorial Administration and Emergency Situations Armen Yeritsyan, Minister of Agriculture Sergo Karapetyan, Marz governors and representatives of different government agencies. The meeting discussed the ongoing preparations and the activities scheduled for the spring agricultural campaign, as well as the results of the programs implemented in the previous year.... more »
Government continues discussing economic development-related agenda
Chaired by Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan, another consultation on economic developments was held today in the Office of Government, attended by the heads of government agencies in charge of economy. In particular, the meeting discussed items related to economic development, export promotion, attraction of new investments, as well as a number of other issues aimed at addressing the existing problems. Stressing the importance of coordinated activities, the head of government... more »
PM chairs meeting on economic developments
Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan chaired a meeting on economic developments, attended by the heads of government agencies in charge of economy. The meeting discussed economic development, stimulation of exports, attraction of new investments, possible developments in the running year, planned action, as well as the existing problems and the steps to address them. The Premier stressed the importance of coordinated activities aimed at developing the economy. Reference was also made to... more »
EU to continue supporting reforms: additional 77.5 million euros allocated to Armenia
Attended by Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan and Head of EU Delegation in Armenia Trajan Hristea, the launch ceremony for eight EU-Armenia financing agreements was held today in the Office of Government. The new support package features 77.5 million euros (AMD44 billion) in support of economic development and reforms in Armenia. The event was also attended by government officials, ambassadors of EU-member States, international organizations accredited in Armenia, other dignitaries.... more »
Prime Minister: People need to see the impact of our work
The Government held its first session in 2015, chaired by Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan. Before the proceeding to the agenda, the meeting held a minute of silence to commemorate those Armenian citizens killed in the appalling crime committed in Gyumri. The meeting first approved the 2015 Government Program and the relevant substantiation reports, as well as the priorities and their substantiation. The Prime Minister expressed his opinion concerning the point at issue,... more »
