PM, Private Sector Discuss Possibilities for Developing Housing Construction
Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan called a consultative meeting involving representatives of domestic construction companies and heads of relevant government departments to discuss the initiative of the Government to develop the construction sector. In particular, Prime Minister Abrahamyan introduced the Government’s new housing program. The program provides an opportunity to subsidize interest payments servicing mortgage loans raised for the purchase of apartments directly from the... more »
Cabinet Refers to Several Issues of Public Interest
A Cabinet sitting was held today, chaired by Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan. The government took note of the Finance Ministry-developed preliminary draft of consolidated budget performance indicators for 2015. The central executive agencies shall be submitting proposals to the Ministry of Finance on the wording of the preliminary draft of the 2015 budget bill within a week’s time. The draft budget bill will be discussed with the Prime Minister by September 13, 2014, after which it... more »
Business environment improvement steps discussed with Prime Minister
Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan held a consultative meeting to discuss a number of activities as proposed by government agencies in a bid to improve the business environment achieve proportionate economic development and increase the level of economic activity in the country. In particular, the meeting discussed possibilities and mechanisms for offering fiscal privileges to economic entities operating in border rural communities, reconsidering the threshold for VAT holidays applicable to... more »
Hayrapet Galstyan Awarded Prime Minister’s Commemorative Medal
Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan visited today the National Oncology Center after V. Fanardzhyan operational under the Ministry of Healthcare. The head of government met with the director of the center, corresponding member of the National Academy of Sciences, Doctor of Medicine, Professor Hayrapet Galstyan and the medical staff. Thanking the Prime Minister for the visit, Hayrapet Galstyan briefly presented the medical institution’s activities. The Center was said strong with a staff... more »
Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan’s Congratulatory Message to NKR Prime Minister Ara Harutyunyan on Nagorno-Karabakh Republic’s Independence Day
Dear Mr. Harutyunyan On behalf of the Government of the Republic of Armenia and myself, I cordially congratulate you and the people of Artsakh on the Independence Day of the Nagorno-Karabakh Republic. Gained in the fight for freedom, Artsakh’s independence is a major landmark in Armenia’s history, which was made possible thanks to the unity of all Armenians, Armenian soldiers’ invincible spirit and the Armenian people’s indomitable will to decide their own... more »
Prime Minister: Government will focus on continued improvement of the educational system
On Knowledge Day and the launch of the new academic year, Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan attended today the opening ceremonies for new-built and renovated school buildings in Masis and Vardashen communities of Ararat Marz. AMD 460 million was allocated from the State budget to rebuild high school No. 5 in Masis town, which is intended for 245 students. 760 million drams were earmarked for the capital repair of the secondary school in Vardashen community. The educational institutions have... more »
By Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan’s decision, Andranik Andriasyan was relieved of the office of Head of State Water Committee under the Ministry of Territorial Administration of the Republic of Armenia, according to his application.
Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan’s Knowledge Day Message
Dear schoolchildren, teachers and parents, Dear students and faculty: I warmly congratulate you on Knowledge and Education Day. We the Armenians have always strived for knowledge, boasting a special attitude to school and education, considering it one of the keys to survival. Education is the pillar of society and statehood. Building an efficacious system of education is a highlight on our policy agenda. Mindful of the need to shape a knowledge-strong and well-educated society, the... more »
Possibility of having Radisson Hotel in Armenia discussed
Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan received today Vice President of The Rezidor Hotel Group Arild Hovland. Discussed was the possibility of launching the “Radisson” hotel chain in Armenia. Appreciating the world-famous hotel chain’s involvement in our country, Hovik Abrahamyan assured of the Government’s full support for the project. The Prime Minister said his government has embraced a policy of investment openness and is prepared to support any such initiative.... more »
Vayots-Dzor schools to be equipped with computer classrooms
Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan received Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of India to the Republic of Armenia Suresh Babu. Highly appreciative of the current level of bilateral relationship, the Prime Minister said, “Armenia is interested in expanding and deepening relations with India. There is great potential to further strengthen and develop relations between the two countries in different fields of activity.” Hovik Abrahamyan stressed the importance of... more »
