Hovik Abrahamyan Welcomes French Senate Delegation
Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan received a Philippe Kaltenbach-led French Senate delegation consisting of France-Armenia friendship group members. Welcoming the guests, Hovik Abrahamyan stressed the need to further develop and deepen the Armenian-French relations in different fields of activity. “We welcome your visit to Armenia, which will promote high-level cooperation in the political, economic and other fields. The ties of friendship between Armenia and France are of great... more »
Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan’s Congratulatory Message on Republic of Armenia Independence Day
Dear Compatriots, I congratulate all of us on the 23rd anniversary of Independence Day of our Motherland - the Republic of Armenia. By achieving independence, the people of Armenia reaffirmed its age-old aspiration to live in freedom and peace, manage its own destiny. In a historically short period of time, our country carried out drastic reforms in all spheres of activity, taking a well-deserved place in the global family of nations. We are firmly determined to continue... more »
Prime Minister Inspects Status of Cultural, Historical Monuments in Ahdzk Community
Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan visited Ahdzk community, former Dzorap village of Ashtarak region, to inspect the status of 4th century-dated buildings – a chapel, the basilica church, the tombs of Arshakuni kings, built in 364, and the site of incomplete archeological excavations. The Premier took note of the experts’ recommendations concerning the need to continue with the excavation work in order to safeguard the rich cultural and historical heritage. Stressing that the... more »
Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan’s Message to Firth Armenia-Diaspora Conference Participants
Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan attended the opening of the 5th Armenia-Diaspora conference, which was held at the National Opera and Ballet Theater after Al. Spendiaryan. Addressing the audience, the Prime Minister stated as follows: “I am very happy to welcome you to this warm, lively Armenian environment, as well as to meet the leaders of Diaspora organizations and community delegates. I am also glad for the opportunity to review and reassess the past and the present day of the... more »
Most Efficient Use To Be Made of Limited Water Resources
A Cabinet sitting was held today, chaired by Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan. The government passed a decision declaring scarcity of water resources in Ararat, Hrazdan and Akhurian water basins. The Minister of Territorial Administration was instructed to find alternative sources of drinking and irrigation water supply in the aforementioned regions. The shortage can be addressed based on the report submitted by the Minister of Nature Protection. The scarcity of water resources has... more »
PM Attends Opening of Daniel Varuzhan Hejinyan’s Exhibition
Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan called today at the National Gallery of Armenia to attend the opening of American painter Daniel Varuzhan Hejinyan’s exhibition, entitled “The Art of Peace”. The exhibition is dedicated to the 23rd anniversary of Armenia’s independence and the 100th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide. Prime Minister Abrahamyan walked around the stands, contemplating the works of the US-based artist of Armenian origin. The exhibition was launched on... more »
Prime Minister Welcomes Kuwaiti Parliamentary Delegation
Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan received a Kuwaiti parliamentary delegation led by Armenian-Kuwaiti Parliamentary Friendship Group Coordinator Faisal Fahd Al Shaya. Welcoming the guests, the Prime Minister stressed the need to develop and expand bilateral relations. Highlighting the fact that the two countries are bound by cordial ties of friendship, Hovik Abrahamyan said, “The Government of Armenia is eager to build on the trade and economic ties and implement various investment... more »
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 »
