IT Development Prospects Discussed in Government
Chaired by Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan, a consultative meeting was held on the development of the IT sector in Armenia. The Prime Minister said information technology is a priority area and given the existing development potential, the Government is ready to support the prospective development projects. The Union of IT Enterprises presented a project, under which an integrated network of engineering labs will be created in the system of general education mediating a mass... more »
PM gets acquainted with activities of organizations in attendance of “Eyeing the Future – 2014” exposition
Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan called at the Yerevan State University to see the exhibits on display at the “Eyeing the Future – 2014” Youth Expo. The Premier toured the stands representing 70 youth organizations getting acquainted with their works on display. The Youth Expo enables NGOs to strike up new ties and get new volunteers involved in their activities. In the framework of the exposition, organizations will have the opportunity to develop and... more »
Government Suggests Calling Extraordinary National Assembly Session
A Cabinet sitting was held today, chaired by Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan. In the aftermath of the tragic accident of Gyumri, the head of government addressed the meeting with the following statement, “On behalf of all of us, I would like to reiterate condolences to the families and close relatives of those citizens perished in the tragic motor accident that occurred on the Yerevan-Gyumri highway a few days ago. At the same time, account taken of the preliminary reports... more »
PM Briefed on Dilijan International School Programs
Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan visited the Dilijan International School (DIS). The head of government toured the school, which was inaugurated in October. He was introduced to the amenities, infrastructures and programs. 96 students coming from about 50 countries, including Armenia, Russia, other CIS countries, Europe and Asia, Middle East, Africa, North and South America, Australia, were reported to have been enrolled in the first academic year. The school will reach its projected... more »
PM Welcomes Cisco Systems Chief Development Officer
Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan welcomed Cisco Systems President for Business Development Mario Mazzola who is the winner of the Armenian President’s 2014 Annual IT Award. Congratulating Mario Mazzola for winning the presidential award for global IT contribution, Hovik Abrahamyan said to be honored to host a prominent businessman with landmark achievements in the field of IT technology. The Prime Minister pointed out that the development of information and digital technology... more »
Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan Condoles over Tragic Accident on Gyumri-Yerevan Highway
On behalf of the Government of the Republic of Armenia and myself, I offer my deepest sympathy to the families and close relatives of those killed in the tragic accident that occurred on Gyumri-Yerevan highway. The Government will take all the necessary steps to have an unbiased probe conducted into the accident. Rest assured that we will keep in focus the process of healing of the injured. Once again, I express my condolences to the families of the slain and wish speedy recovery... more »
PM Receives World Bank Vice President
Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan received a delegation led by World Bank Europe and Central Asia Vice President Laura Tuck. Welcoming the guests, the Prime Minister appreciated the more than 20-year-old cooperation with the World Bank that has led to significant progress in the country’s socio-economic development, reform and human capacity building processes. Hovik Abrahamyan thanked the World Bank for sizeable financial and technical assistance provided to that end.... more »
PM Attends Opening of Exhibition-Contest of Young Artists
Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan called at the Painters’ Union of Armenia to attend the opening of an exhibition-contest of young artists. The Premier toured the exhibition halls, getting introduced to the paintings, graphic works and sculptures on display. The jury is to select the best works in different categories, and the authors will get awards. The exhibition-contest is co-organized by the Youth Foundation of Armenia and the youth organization of the RPA on the occasion... more »
Prime Minister Congratulates Social Workers on Professional Holiday
Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan attended a gala event dated to the Social Worker’s Day and the 10th anniversary of the founding of Welfare Work and Technology Chair at the Yerevan State University. Extending congratulations on behalf of the Government of the Republic of Armenia and himself, Hovik Abrahamian statedf in part, “Social workers are conducting an important mission in our country, which requires a lot of organization, focus of effort, sometimes overstrain,... more »
GoA-Microsoft Cooperation Expansion Prospects Discussed
Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan received Microsoft Director for Cooperation with Government and Public Sector Marc Dey. Welcoming the guest, the Prime Minister said that the Government of Armenia is actively collaborating with IT companies and that the IT sector is among the Government’s priorities. According to Hovik Abrahamyan, the Government has embarked upon a number of successful IT projects and initiatives in cooperation with several international companies, including... more »
