PM Receives Delegation Led by IMF Armenia Mission Head
Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan received a delegation led by International Monetary Fund (IMF) Armenia Mission Head Mark Horton. The sides discussed bilateral cooperation and main directions of Armenia’s economic policy and development trends. Hovik Abrahamyan noted that the Government is working to improve the business climate, combat black economy, fight corruption and reduce poverty in the country. Noting that institutional reform is the key to enhanced economic growth, the... more »
By Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan’s decision, Artur Arakelyan was relieved of the office of Deputy Minister of Transport and Communications of the Republic of Armenia to serve as First Deputy Minister of Transport and Communications of the Republic of Armenia.
PM Receives Czech Business Delegation
Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan received a delegation consisting of top executives from leading Czech companies. The head of government noted with satisfaction that cooperation between Armenia and the Czaech Republic has been gaining momentum at different levels in recent years. The Premier said our country is interested in developing comprehensive cooperation with the Czech Republic, and the Government of Armenia is set to make efforts to deepen and further strengthen bilateral ties.... more »
Hovik Abrahamyan Welcomes UNDP Administrator Helen Clark
Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan received a delegation led by United Nations Development Program (UNDP) Administrator Helen Clark. The Prime Minister appreciated the activities of both the United Nations Armenia Office and the United Nations Development Program over the past 22 years. The head of government stressed the importance of assessing the 2010-2015 UN-Armenia Framework Document and proceeding to the next stage - the development of a new UN-Armenia Development Assistance... more »
Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan Extends Condolences on Passing of David Hakobyan
I was deeply saddened to learn of the untimely demise of Chairman of Marxist Party of Armenia David Hakobyan. Actively involved in political processes, David Hakobyan made a unique contribution to political life in Armenia with his type of a politician and views. I express my deepest condolences and sympathy to David Hakobyan’s family, friends and colleagues.
By Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan’s decision, Artyom Geghamyan was relieved of the office of Deputy Minister of Justice of the Republic of Armenia.
Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan Congratulates Nikolai Ryzhkov on 85th Birth Anniversary
“Dear Nikolai Ivanovich, Please accept my heartfelt congratulations on your birthday anniversary. I wish you good health and long life. You are known not only as a prominent statesman and political figure in the Russian Federation, but also as a person endowed with high human qualities. We realized it as early as during the Soviet era, when holding a public office, you did everything to soothe the pain of the Armenian people in the tragic days of the Spitak earthquake. We,... more »
PM Gets Acquainted with Investment Program in Aragatsotn Marz
Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan visited Golden Grape farming company in Aragatsotn province. The company has been cultivating vineyards on over 200 hectares of land since 2007. Wine, brandy and table grape varieties are being developed, with 40 hectares of land reserved to orchards (peach, plum, apple, apricot, cherry, etc.) Hovik Abrahamyan toured the plantations getting acquainted with the ongoing activities and the future plans. Total investment amounted to 15 million euros, of... more »
Energy Sector Development Prospects Discussed
Chaired by Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan, an analytical discussion was held today on Armenia’s energy sector. In attendance were the heads of stakeholder agencies and the representatives of the World Bank. Noting that energy is an important sector of Armenia’s economy, the Prime Minister highlighted the role of the World Bank’s technical support in this respect. Thanking the Government for effective cooperation, World Bank Country Director Henry Kerali... more »
By Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan’s decision, Adibek Ghazaryan was relieved of the office of Director of Ministry of Territorial Administration-affiliated State Water Management Committee’s “Water Project Implementation Unit” State Institution.
