Armenian, Georgian Prime Ministers Hold Top-Level Talks in Tbilisi
Attended by the government delegations headed by the Prime Ministers of Armenia and Georgia, high-level talks were held in the Office of Georgian Government. The private meeting of the heads of government of the two countries was followed by a meeting in an expanded format, during which they discussed issues on the agenda of bilateral economic cooperation, the implementation of agreements and the prospects for deepening trade and economic relations. Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan... more »
Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan Arrives in Tbilisi on Official Visit
The Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan-led government delegation arrived in Tbilisi on official visit at the invitation of Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Garibashvili. The delegation was welcomed by the Prime Minister of Georgia at Tbilisi International Airport. After greeting the members of the two governments, Hovik Abrahamyan and Irakli Garibashsvili headed for the Office of Georgian Government where top-level bilateral talks will be held between the two delegations. Hovik... more »
Economic Activities of Large Companies Being Monitored
A Cabinet sitting was held today, chaired by Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan. Before proceeding to the agenda, as proposed by the Prime Minister, the Chairman of the State Commission for Protection of Economic Competition of the Republic of Armenia presented the findings of the study carried out on a rise in price of goods, having concluded that the rise in prices is adequate to the change dram’s exchange rate. Guided by Article 70 of the Constitution of the Republic of... more »
Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan to Pay Official Visit to Georgia
On December 11, a Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan-led government delegation will be paying an official visit to Georgia at the invitation of Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Garibashvili. Hovik Abrahamyan is scheduled to meet with Georgian President Giorgi Margvelashvili and Prime Minister Irakli Garibashvili. The Premier will also call at the Armenian church of Tbilisi and meet with the representatives of the Armenian community.
Prime Minister Attends Conference on Economic Rights
Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan attended a conference on economic rights in Yerevan, which involved State and public figures, representatives of human rights organizations, ambassadors accredited to Armenia. Addressing the audience, Hovik Abrahamyan thanked the organizers of the forum as economic rights play an important role in the formation of civilized societies. The Prime Minister noted that economic rights are an integral part of human rights and fundamental freedoms. According... more »
PM Welcomes WB Representatives
Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan received a World Bank delegation led by World Bank Armenia Office Director Laura Bailey. The interlocutors discussed Armenia’s current economic status and the prospects for development, as well as monetary and fiscal policy-related issues. Both sides stressed the importance of implementing economic policy in tune with the global and regional economic realities and the precarious situation on the international market, as well as the formation of... more »
Yury Javadyan Elected Reforestation Fund Executive Director
Chaired by Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan, the Governing Council of Armenia’s Reforestation Fund (RFA) Board of Trustees met today in the Office of Government. After holding a minute of silence in tribute of former Executive Director Vladimir Movsisyan, the Board approved Yury Javadyan to the post of RFA executive director with an absolute majority of votes. Ph.D. Yury Javadyan is the head of Hayjrnakhagits CJSC and the deputy chairman of the Committee on Lake Sevan Problems.... more »
Prime Minister Receives Nairit Plant Workers
Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan received a group of Nairit plant workers who had been staging a protest action in front of the government building. Taking note of the problems raised by the protesters, the Premier reassured that the Government would hold another discussion on the matter. The head of government stressed that international experts from the World Bank are due to conduct a feasibility study on the possibility of resuming Nairit’s operations. They are expected... more »
Armenia-Uruguay Cooperation Development Agenda Discussed
Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan received Vice President of the Oriental Republic of Uruguay, Senate Speaker Danilo Astori. Welcoming the high-ranking guest to the Office of Government, the Prime Minister said visits like that help develop and expand bilateral relations. Pleased with the high-level political interaction between Armenia and Uruguay, Hovik Abrahamyan stressed the need for closer economic ties. Thankful for the reception, Danilo Astori expressed readiness to possibly... more »
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 »