Education Quality to Conform International Criteria
A Cabinet sitting was held today, chaired by Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan. Guided by the RA law On Rules of Procedure of the National Assembly, the Government decided to consider urgent the draft laws of the Republic of Armenia On Amendments to the Law On Licensing and On Amendments to the Law On State Duty. Adding to the legislative initiative of members of parliament Rubik Hakobyan and Tevan Poghosyan, it was proposed to amend the law On Military Duty and On Higher and... more »
PM Attends Little Mher Educational Complex Branch Opening
Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan attended the opening of a branch of Little Mher educational complex in Nubarashen administrative district of Yerevan. The new branch is due to host a primary school, where 154 children will be educated. The head of government toured the renovated facility, getting introduced to the amenities available for the students. Then an oath-taking ceremony was held, during which the Premier handed Cross of War string necklaces to a number off students. In... more »
Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan Attends Celebrations of 350th Anniversary of St. Amenaprkich Church in New Julfa
On October 21, Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan and members of the official delegation took part in the celebrations dedicated to the 350th anniversary of the Church of St. Ovsep Arematatsi of St. Amenaprkich temple complex in New Julfa in Iran, which was attended by His Holiness Catholicos of the Great House of Cilicia Aram I. On behalf of the Government of the Republic of Armenia and himself, extending congratulations on the occasion of the festival and thanking for the warm reception,... more »
Prime Minister’s Official Visit to Islamic Republic of Iran Continues
On the second day of his official visit to Iran, Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan met with Isfahan Governor Rasul Zargarpur in Isfahan. Hovik Abrahamyan noted the importance of enhanced cooperation between Armenian marzes and Iranian provinces, which can be promoted through mutual visits and friendly ties. Thanking the Premier for visiting his province, the Governor of Isfahan praised the role of the Armenian community in the development of Isfahan province. The Prime Minister-led... more »
Meetings Held in Tehran
On the margins of his official visit to the Islamic Republic of Iran, Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan received Iranian Oil Minister Bijan Namdar Zanganehin at his place of residence. While discussing the prospects of the ongoing projects, the interlocutors stressed the importance of economic cooperation between Iran and Armenia, including in the energy sector. They agreed to discuss ways of expanding economic ties during the upcoming intergovernmental commission meeting. Concluding... more »
Armenia Prime Minister Meets with Iran President
Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan met today with Iranian President Hassan Rouhani at the Presidency of the Islamic Republic of Iran. The head of the Armenian government said his official visit may boost bilateral economic ties and help attract new investment. “We, in Armenia, highly value our close good-neighborly relationship with the Islamic Republic of Iran, deeply rooted in the centuries-old friendship between our two peoples. The Armenian-Iranian relations are at a high... more »
Hovik Abrahamyan Meets Iranian Foreign Minister in Tehran
On the margins of his official visit to the Islamic Republic of Iran, Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan met with Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Zafad Zarif. The parties discussed regional issues and bilateral cooperation. They stressed the importance of regional stability and security, as well as the need for peaceful settlement of conflicts. Coming to Armenia’s accession to the Eurasian Economic Union, the interlocutors stressed the importance of cooperation within... more »
Joint Statement by RA Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan, IRI First Vice President Es’haq Jahangiri for MCM
Following a tête-à-tête, Prime Minister of Armenia Hovik Abrahamyan and First Vice President of Iran Es’haq Jahangiri made a joint statement on the outcome of their private talks. Prime Minister Abrahamyan said they had reaffirmed a reciprocated commitment to uphold the long-standing ties of friendship and expand bilateral relations in all spheres of activity. “We discussed a wide range of issues of mutual interest, including trade and economic... more »
Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan Starts Official Visit to Islamic Republic of Iran
At the invitation of Iran’s First Vice President Es’haq Jahangiri, Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan arrived in the Islamic Republic of Iran on a two-day official visit. After the official welcoming ceremony in Tehran’s Mehrabagh airport, the Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan-led delegation headed for the Royal Saadabad Palace, where a private meeting was held between Hovik Abrahamyan and Es’haq Jahangiri. Thanking Es’haq Jahangiri for the invitation to visit... more »
Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan’s Congratulatory Message on Agricultural Worker Day
“Dear representatives of the agricultural sector, I warmly congratulate you on the Agricultural Worker Day. Agriculture continues to play an important role in our country’s economic development and public welfare. The Government of the Republic of Armenia will continue to implement programs aimed at the modernization of agriculture. Well aware of all the challenges faced in the farming sector, I appreciate the hard work done by each of you. I assure you that the... more »
