By Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan’s decision, Armen Hayrapetyan was relieved of the office of Deputy Minister of Diaspora according to his application. In accordance with another decree signed by the Prime Minister, Armen Hayrapetyan was appointed Head of State Food Safety Service by the Ministry of Agriculture.
By Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan’s decision, Abram Bakhchagulyan was relieved of the office of Head of State Food Safety Service by the Ministry of Agriculture according to his application.
PM Attends International Architects’ Day-Dedicated Event
Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan attended a gala event dedicated to the International Day of Architects, which was held in the government’s conference hall. On behalf of the Government of the Republic of Armenia and himself, the Premier warmly congratulated the architects in attendance. Hovik Abrahamyan noted that everyone in Armenia is proud of our national architectural heritage, which is characterized by high-level development, originality and a wealth of artistic traditions.... more »
Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan Attends Teacher Day-Dated Event
Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan attended a gala event dedicated to the Teacher’s Day. Under a presidential decree, on the occasion of the Teacher’s Day, for significant contribution to education and pedagogical sciences, a group of teachers have been conferred upon the title of Honored Teacher of the Republic of Armenia. Another group of educators were awarded the Medal of Movses Khorenatsi. The awards were handed in by Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan. For patriotic... more »
PM Attends German National Day-Dated Reception
Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan attended a gala reception dedicated to Germany’s national holiday - Unity Day. Congratulating Ambassador Reiner Morell on his country’s national holiday on behalf of the Government of the Republic of Armenia and himself, Hovik Abrahamyan stated in part: “October 3 is a truly historic day, since that very day 24 years ago the age-old dream of all Germans about the reunification of the two parts of Germany became a reality. In this... more »
Hovik Abrahamyan Visits Rind Community in Vayots-Dzor Marz
Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan paid a working visit to Vaiotz-Dzor Marz to attend a ceremonious event dedicated to Rind Day. Traditionally during the first week of October, Vaiotz-Dzor hosts a wine and harvest festival, on the margins of which the Day of Rind village was marked today. The Prime Minister first called at Rind’s ZORAH winery to inspect the production facilities and learn about the ongoing and upcoming projects. Company founder Zorik Gharibyan said the 10-year-old... more »
Cabinet Discusses Tax Administration-Related Legislative Reform
Chaired by Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan, the Economic Legislation Reform Council met in the Office of Government. In accordance with the pre-established agenda, the meeting discussed the National Center for Legislative Regulation PIU-developed proposals on license fees. In particular, the Council looked into the possibility of establishing a local license tax on certain types of activities for physical persons, including individual entrepreneurs, business license renewal mechanisms,... more »
PM Attends Yelpin Community 186th Anniversary Celebrations
Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan traveled to Vayots-Dzor Marz of Armenia to attend Yelpin community 186th anniversary celebrations. First, the Head of Government laid a wreath to the memorial, which perpetrates the memory of those killed in the Great Patriotic War and the Freedom Fight for Artsakh, then he called at the St. Sargis church of Yelpin community. Congratulating the locals on the festive occasion, Prime Minister Abrahamyan said the Government is taking steps to ensure... more »
Government Approves Draft Agreement on European Economic Union
A regular Cabinet sitting was held today, chaired by Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan. The government approved a draft agreement referred to as “Republic of Armenia’s adherence to the May 29, 2014 Treaty on the Eurasian Economic Union. Article 1 of the document states that Armenia will become a EEU member upon entry into force of the agreement and shall be bound to apply in the Republic of Armenia the legal acts adopted by EEU bodies. Annexes 1 to 5 provide the list of... more »
Hovik Abrahamyan Visits Diaspora Ministry
Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan visited today the Ministry of Diaspora to attend a gala event dedicated to the Ministry’s 6-year-long activities. Accompanied by Minister of Diaspora Hranoush Hakobyan, the Premier toured the Ministry’s headquarters inspecting the work of staff units and talking to the staff. Congratulating them on the Ministry’s 6th anniversary, the head of government highlighted their focus on the preservation of the Armenian identity. The Prime... more »
