PM Receives Argentine-Armenian Businessman Eduardo Eurnekian
Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan received Argentine businessman of Armenian origin Eduardo Eurnekian . Welcoming the well-known businessman to the Office of Government, Hovik Abrahamyan expressed high appreciation of his activities in Armenia. At the same time, the Premier assured of his government’s strong support for any program implemented in Homeland. Congratulating Hovik Abrahamyan on appointment to the office of Prime Minister, Eduardo Eurnekian expressed confidence that... more »
2015 State budget bill initial version deliberations kick off in Government
Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan started discussions over the initial version of draft 2015 State budget law. Within the coming week, the heads of all government agencies will be submitting proposals on the preliminary text version of 2015 State budget bill. According to the established procedure, the Prime Minister shall hold consultations with all government agencies regarding the draft budget bill’s initial version resulting in a finalized version subject for approval by... more »
Hovik Abrahamyan: our nation’s safety is guaranteed in emergency situations
Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan attended an emergency worker day-dedicated event in the Ministry of Emergency Situations. Congratulating the Ministry staff on behalf of the his government and himself, Hovik Abrahamyan stated in part, “Being on the staff of the Ministry of Emergency Situations is a vocation that you are honoring with dignity and great sense of responsibility, ready to put at stake your own lives in order to protect our populations against emergencies at any time.... more »
PM Receives Delegation Led by French National Assembly Socialist Party Faction Leader
Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan received a delegation led by French National Assembly socialist faction leader Bruno Le Roux. Welcoming the guests to the Office of Government, the Prime Minister expressed confidence that the French parliamentarians’ visit might promote expansion and strengthening of Armenian-French relationship: “We are eager to develop cooperation with France in the political, economic and other spheres. Everything will be done to deepen bilateral relations,... more »
Prime Minister Attends Opening of Armenia EXPO 2014
Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan attended the opening of Armenia EXPO - 2014 at the Yerevan Expo exhibition hall. Welcoming the guests on behalf of the Government of the Republic of Armenia and himself, the Premier stated in part, “I view events like this as the best platform for striking new business ties and presenting our country on the international marketplace. I especially hail the contribution made to the process of shaping a sound competitive field. Having a unique place of... more »
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 »