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 »
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 »
