Prime Minister Attends “Golden Key and Rusty Lock” Annual Award Ceremony
Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan attended the Information Freedom Center-hosted “Golden Key and Rusty Lock” annual award ceremony. Addressing the audience on behalf of the Government of Armenia and himself, Hovik Abrahamyan noted that the Information Freedom Center-hosted award ceremony has become a nice tradition. According to the Prime Minister, the Government attaches great importance to this initiative in the context of strengthened democracy and civil society.... more »
PM Welcomes IMF Managing Director for Armenia
Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan received International Monetary Fund Managing Director for Armenia Menno Snel. Highly appreciative of the ongoing cooperation with the IMF, Hovik Abrahamyan noticed that all the joint projects are proceeding successfully without any hindrances whatsoever. Introducing his government’s priorities, Hovik Abrahamyan said the Cabinet should endeavor toward improving the business climate, ensuring equal competitive conditions, reducing poverty,... more »
Government Signs Regulatory Guillotine Program Support Grant Facility
A grant arrangement was signed today between the Government of the Republic of Armenia and the Austrian Development Agency (ADA), which is the operational unit of the Austrian Development Cooperation (ADC). The agreement was signed by Minister-Chief of Government Staff Davit Haroutunyan on behalf of the Government of Armenia, and ADA Executive Director Martin Ledolter for the Austrian Development Agency. The grant is meant to support the second stage of the Regulatory Guillotine... more »
PM Congratulates RF State Duma Federation Council Member Arthur Chilingarov on 75th Birthday Anniversary
“Dear Arthur Nikolayevich, On behalf of the Government of the Republic of Armenia and myself, I am congratulating you on your 75th birthday anniversary. Well above being a renowned scientist, you are a prominent statesman and public figure, who has put his creativity and wealth of life experience at the service of Russia’s statehood. We are pleased that our compatriot’s public and scientific activity and courage have been given due appreciation. Your... more »
Hovik Abrahamyan Welcomes CIS Tax Administration Heads
Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan received participants of the 21st Congress of Heads of CIS Tax Authorities’ Coordination Council. Welcoming the guests, Hovik Abrahamyan expressed confidence that their visit will give new impetus to CIS countries’ cooperation in this area. The Prime Minister said the Government of Armenia attaches great importance to the improvement of the business and investment climate, including the fiscal field. “Armenia’s government is... more »
Government Approves 2015 Budget Bill
The government held a regular meeting, chaired by Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan. Opening the meeting, the Prime Minister referred to a number of issues of topical interest to small and medium businesses, which were commented on by the Minister of Finance. Summing up the discussion, Hovik Abrahamyan said that the concerns voiced by the SMEs are unfounded, since the Executive has no intention of pressuring small and medium businesses, instead, the government seeks support and develop... more »
IRCC Holds Regular Meeting
Chaired by Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan, the Inspection Reform Coordination Council held its 10th meeting in the Office of Government. Proceeding to the agenda, the meeting discussed and approved the draft law on inspection agencies and a concept note on inspection system optimization in the Republic of Armenia. The draft seeks to enhance inspection efficiency and achieve system optimization. The bill was said to have incorporated a number of recommendations submitted by... more »
PM Attends Opening of British Business School
Armenia State Economic University (ASEU) Board Chairman, Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan attended today the opening of the British Business School at the ASEU headquarters. The Head of Government walked around the school getting acquainted with the facilities and future projects. Welcoming the establishment of the school, Hovik Abrahamyan said education is among his government’s key priorities and the State keeps sustained focus on education improvement and modernization issues.... more »
PIU Activity Reports Submitted to Prime Minister
Chaired by Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan, the Government hosted a discussion of Project Implementation Unit (PIU) activity reports. The PIU top executives reported back overall performance and the problems faced during their activities. Stressing the need to implement the programs effectively and in a timely manner, the Prime Minister urged them to meet the proposed quality standards and timetables, as well as to analyze and address the stated shortcomings.
Prime Minister Receives Trade Fair-Engaged Entrepreneurs
Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan received trade fair-engaged entrepreneurs who have been staging a protest action in front of the government building. The SME representatives thanked the Premier for reception and consideration of their concerns regarding the amendments to the law on turnover tax, due to come into force on October 1, 2014. The amendments imply reduction in turnover tax for small and medium-sized businesses from 3.5 percent to 1 percent. At the same time, the affected... more »
