Farewell Meeting Held with Council of Europe Yerevan Office Head
Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan received Council of Europe Yerevan Office Head Oleksandr Pavlyuk, who is completing his mission in our country. Thanking Mr Pavlyuk for the work performed during his tenure of office, the Premier appreciated his personal contribution to the deepening of EU-Armenia cooperation and wished him every success in future activities. In turn, Oleksandr Pavlyuk thanked the head of government for effective cooperation, noting that he will remain a friend of... more »
PM Chairs Consultation at State Water Committee
Chaired by Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan, a consultative meeting was held at the State Water Committee (SWC). The Prime Minister introduced to Minister of Agriculture Sergo Karapetyan the SWC leadership and the representatives of water sector companies. The head of government noted that the decision to place the SWC under the jurisdiction of the Ministry of Agriculture was taken in a bid to increase the irrigation system’s efficiency and find solutions to the problems faced... more »
PM Attends Workshop on Armenia’s EEU Accession
Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan attended the opening of a GoA-AUBE (Armenian Union of Businessmen and Entrepreneurs)-hosted workshop on Armenia’s EEU accession, which was held at the Government’s Big Conference Hall. Welcoming the forum on behalf of the Government of Armenia and himself,, the Premier stated in part: “Over the past year, integration cooperation between Armenia and the EEU developed progressively and reached the apogee with the signing by the Presidents... more »
PM Welcomes Tatiana Valovaya
Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan received Minister-Member of Eurasian Economic Commission Board Tatiana Valovaya. Pleased with the joint efforts aimed at Armenia’s joining the EEU, the parties stressed that all the projected actions had been implemented in accordance with the established timetable. Hovik Abrahamyan and Tatiana Valovaya discussed issues related to the development of cooperation in the EEU common economic space and relevant programs.
Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan’s 2015 State Budget Bill Introduction Statement at National Assembly Plenary Session
Honorable National Assembly President, Dear Members of Parliament, The 2015 State budget bill of the Republic of Armenia is based on the provisions set out in National Assembly-approved government program, as well as in the government-approved medium-term public spending program for 2015-2017. I have already had the opportunity to state at the joint session of the National Assembly Standing Committees that both the National Assembly-approved government program and the 2015 State... more »
Necessary Steps Underway to Stabilize Currency Market
A Cabinet sitting was held today, chaired by Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan. Before proceeding to the agenda, the Prime Minister referred to the recent days’ agitation in Armenia’s foreign exchange market. Central Bank Vice President Nercess Yeritsyan was given the floor to provide clarifications over the exchange rate fluctuations and the steps underway to stabilize the currency market. He reassured that the Central Bank’s reserves are sufficient to prevent... more »
Ministry of Territorial Administration and Emergency Situations Hosts Prime Minister-Chaired Consultation
Under the chairmanship of Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan, a consultative meeting was held in the Ministry of Territorial Administration and Emergency Situations, attended by Marz Governors. To begin with, the Premier introduced newly appointed Minister of Territorial Administration and Emergency Situations Armen Yeritsyan. Hovik Abrahamyan expressed confidence that Armen Yeritsyan will promote effective cooperation between the Ministry and regional administrations, aimed at developing... more »
New Regional Welfare Technology Center Due in Armenia
Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of International Economic Integration and Reforms Vache Gabrielyan received IBM Europe and Asia regional director Kirill Kornilev on the occasion of the launch of long-term cooperation aimed at building a unique welfare capacity in Armenia. To usher in the emerging cooperation, Minister of Labor and Social Affairs Artem Asatryan and Kirill Kornilev signed a memorandum of understanding under which the parties intend to explore possibilities for... more »
Armenian-French Friendly Relations Strengthening Prospects Discussed
Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan received newly appointed Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the French Republic to the Republic of Armenia Jean-François Charpentier. Congratulating the newly appointed Ambassador of France on the beginning of his diplomatic mission in our country, the Prime Minister expressed confidence that his activities will contribute to the deepening and development of the Armenian-French relations. Ambassador Charpentier said he was honored to... more »
PM Introduces Newly Appointed Minister of Territorial Administration and Emergency Situations
Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan introduced newly appointed minister Armen Yeritsyan to the Staff of the Ministry of Territorial Administration and Emergency Situations. Congratulating Mr. Yeritsyan on appointment, Hovik Abrahamyan wished him every success and fruitful work. The head of government underscored that in appointing Mr. Yeritsyan as the head of the integrated ministry account was taken of his professional background and long experience in this field. The Premier said to be... more »
