Georgian Prime Minister to visit Armenia
At Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamian’s invitation, Prime Minister of Georgia Irakli Garibashvili will pay an official visit to Armenia on August 21-22. During his stay in our country, the Georgian Prime Minister will meet with President Serzh Sargsyan, National Assembly Speaker Galust Sahakyan, Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan and other senior officials. The two prime ministers’ private talks will be followed by an enlarged meeting. Irakli Garibashvili will call at... more »
“Baze - 2014” Pan-Armenian Youth Gathering Kicks Off In Tsakhkadzor
Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan attended the opening of “Baze - 2014” annual pan-Armenian youth gathering in Tsakhkadzor (Kotayk Marz). Complimenting those present on the occasion, the Prime Minister noted, “”Baze” youth camp is based on the noble idea of holy triple union of the Armenian nation, which implies promoting patriotism through cohesion, preserving traditions, identifying and developing young people’s skills. Throughout its 12 years-long... more »
Government reviews prospects for increased exports
Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan received the representatives of a number of domestic exporters to review the prospects for increased exports. The Premier underscored that the rise in the level of exports to Russia may largely boost boost the economy, and that the Government stands ready to support the implementation of various projects to that effect. As suggested by the Prime Minister, the decision-makers concerned first dwelt on the emerging opportunities, those measures and the... more »
Hovik Abrahamyan Gets Introduced to Ministry of Emergency Situations Activities
Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan visited today the Ministry of Emergency Situations. Minister of Emergency Situations Armen Yeritsyan first introduced the special technical means available to the Fire Rescue Service, noting that efforts are being made to complement the technical equipment. Then the emergency services have made demonstrative maneuvers. According to the conventional training scenario, a multi-storey building underwent a gas leak and explosion, resulting in a collapse of the... more »
Gas-operated power plant to be built in Armenia
A Cabinet sitting was held today, chaired by Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan. Represented by the Ministry of Energy and Natural Resources, the Government approved the main provisions of a 540 MW gas power plant construction and operation agreement to be signed with Anaklia IEP Holding Ltd. To remind, Anaklia Energy had asked the Government of Armenia for a license to build a gas power station on the territory of the Republic of Armenia, expressing willingness to finance the... more »
Prime Minister pays working visit to Armavir Marz
Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan paid a working visit to a number of communities in Armavir Marz to learn the problems of concern to the local population and discuss ways of addressing them. The Prime Minister first called at the watermelon plantations in Arazap community. The local farmers, who had gathered there, thanked the government for the provision through the Ministry of Agriculture of effective means against moth, thanks to which extraordinarily healthy crops are available this... more »
PM Welcomes Members of Central Office of Armenian General Athletic Union
Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan received the delegation of the Central Office of the Armenian General Athletic Union (AGAU). The AGAU is a pan-Armenian sports and scouting organization, which has 103 branches in more than 20 countries around the world with approximately 28000 members. Every four year, the Organization hosts pan-Armenian activities, scout camp training and sports games. Welcoming the guests, the Prime Minister praised the role played by the AGAU in the preservation of... more »
Armenia, Kyrgyzstan Prime Ministers Have Telephone Conversation
A telephone conversation was held between Prime Minister of the Republic of Armenia Hovik Abrahamyan and Prime Minister of the Kyrgyz Republic Joomart Otorbaev on the latter’s initiative. During the call, Hovik Abrahamyan and Djoomart Otorbaev discussed progress in the activities toward Armenia’s and Kyrgyzstan’s accession to the Eurasian Economic Union, as well as issues related to the further expansion and deepening of cooperation between the two countries. more »
Armenian Prime Minister Sends Condolences to First Vice President of Iran
Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan sent a condolence message to First Vice President of the Islamic Republic of Iran Es’haq Jahangiri on the loss of numerous lives caused by the crash of a passenger plane at the airport in Tehran. “On behalf of the Government of the Republic of Armenia and myself, I deeply condole with you on the loss of numerous lives caused by the tragic crash of a passenger plane that took place on August 10 at the airport in Tehran. We share in the... more »
Prime Minister: The nation is united over security issues
Comprised of Defense Minister Seyran Ohanyan and representatives of National Assembly factions, a delegation led by Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan is paying a working visit to the Nagorno-Karabakh Republic. Hovik Abrahamyan first met with NKR President Bako Sahakyan to discuss the situation on the frontline, as well as possibilities for deepening bilateral economic cooperation. The two high-ranking officials stressed once again the need for peaceful resolution of the Karabakh conflict.... more »
