FREDA Board of Trustees Holds Regular Meeting
Chaired by Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan, the Fund for Rural Development of Armenia (FREDA) Board of Trustees held a regular meeting in the Office of Government. As part of the agenda, the meeting heard and approved FREDA’s final report for 2013, as well as the Fund’s financial statement and a report on the implementation of activities under the annual program. The meeting touched upon the need to amend FREDA’s by-laws. The Board of Trustees discussed the... more »
Hovik Abrahamyan Welcomes Baroness Caroline Cox
Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan received a delegation consisting of UK House of Lords member Baroness Caroline Cox and representatives of the Humanitarian Aid Relief Trust (HART). The Prime Minister praised the pro-Armenian activities of Caroline Cox, aimed at unbiased presentation of the Artsakh issue to the international community. “You have repeatedly voiced the national concerns of Armenians and the true story of the Nagorno-Karabakh problem on different platforms. I have no... more »
PM Joins Dilijan Town Development Plan Discussion
Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan traveled to Dilijan town where he attended a debate on the initial version of the Dilijan Development Plan (DDP) at the Central Bank’s Research Center. Note that the DDP has been developed under a feasibility study provided by the Asian Development Bank (ADB). Welcoming the participants, Hovik Abrahamyan pointed out that the Asian Development Bank-supported Dilijan Development / Investment Program is the second such instrument following the Gyumri... more »
Armenian-Estonian Relationship Development Agenda Discussed
Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan received Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Estonia to Armenia Priit Turk. Welcoming the Ambassador to the Office of Government, the Prime Minister said Armenia attaches great importance to the furtherance and expansion of relations with Estonia. “ There is great potential for deepening bilateral cooperation. I am convinced that through joint effort - business forums, reciprocated visits - we will be able to expand bilateral relations in... more »
Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan Congratulates Arthur Alexanyan on Winning Title of World Champion
Dear Arthur, I heartily congratulate you on winning the title of world champion in the Greco-Roman world wrestling championship. I am proud that on the final day of the Greco-Roman world wrestling championship Armenia’s national anthem was played and our country’s flag was raised for the second time in Tashkent. Your brilliant victory that brought our team a second gold medal became a double celebration for our compatriots both in Armenia and abroad. I am confident... more »
Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan talks to Russian Premier Dmitry Medvedev over phone
Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan had a telephone conversation with RF Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev to offer birthday felicitations to his Russian counterpart. Hovik Abrahamyan wished Dmitry Medvedev robust health and every success to the benefit of Russia’s prosperity and its citizens’ welfare. Prime Minister Abrahamyan pointed out that the close ties and centuries-old friendship between the peoples of Armenia and Russia provide a solid groundwork for the... more »
Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan Congratulates Armenian Wrestler Arsen Julfalakyan on Winning Title of World Champion
Dear Arsen, I heartily congratulate you on winning the title of world champion in Tashkent-2014 Greco-Roman World Wrestling Championship. You have always kept up high Armenia’s standing in this sporting event, making us enthusiastic with your achievements in different competitions. Our people are proud of you, who represent our country with great honor in the sports arena. With a steady focus on this sphere, Armenia’s government will continue implementing State... more »
Hovik Abrahamyan Bids Farewell to Outgoing Chinese Ambassador
Hovik Abrahamyan received today outgoing PRC Ambassador to Armenia Tian Changchun. The Head of Government hailed the Ambassador’s role in the expansion and deepening of the Armenian-Chinese relationship. “Armenian-Chinese cooperation was brought up to new qualitative level during your mission, and your efforts have largely contributed to this process,” Hovik Abrahamyan said. Thanking the Premier for cooperation, Tian Changchun expressed confidence that Armenia and... more »
Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan Extends Congratulations to Renowned Conductor Vladimir Spivakov on 70th Birth Anniversary
Dear Maestro, On behalf of the Government of Armenia and myself, I am congratulating you on your 70th birth anniversary. Through your unique talent and commitment, you managed brilliant achievements on the international music scene that might add credit to any nation. Special respect is due to your benevolence and pedagogical activities, which are a striking example of devotion to high ideals and a source of inspiration for young musicians not only in Russia, but also far... more »
PM Receives WB Regional Director for South Caucasus
Prime Minister Hovik Abrahmyann received a delegation led by World Bank Regional Director for South Caucasus Henry Kerali. Highly appreciative of the ongoing cooperation between Armenia and the World Bank, the Prime Minister pointed out that 15 joint projects to a total cost of USD518mn are currently being implemented in our country. “We wish to overhaul and boost cooperation with the World Bank by means of new joint programs,” Hovik Abrahamyan said describing as quite... more »
