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 »
PM pays working visit to Aragatsotn, Armavir marzes
Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan made a working visit to Armavir and Aragatsotn marzes. First, the Prime Minister monitored the construction site of the North-South Road Corridor Investment Program Tranche 2, Ashtarak-Talin section. The head of government was briefed on the work now completed, current activities and the further steps. Hovik Abrahamyan asked about the status of the activities under Tranche 1 Yerevan-Ashtarak-Yerevan-Ararat section and ordered to complete construction in... more »
On Builder’s Day, best construction figures were encouraged with Premier’s letters of appreciation
To the accompaniment of the national anthem of the Republic of Armenia, a gala event dedicated to the Builder’s Day kicked off today in the Conference Hall of the Government. On behalf of the Government and himself, Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan congratulated the builders on their professional holiday, wishing them fruitful work and new achievements. “Builder’s profession is among the most honored professions in our country and enjoys well-deserved respect.... more »
Businesses to be equal in competitive field
The government held a regular meeting, chaired by Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan. Before proceeding to the agenda, the Prime Minister suggested reviewing the unprecedented tension of the last 10 days at the contact line. A report was delivered by Minister of Defense Seyran Ohanyan. On behalf of the Government of the Republic of Armenia, Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan extended deepest condolences to the parents and relatives of the soldiers fallen courageously and offered a minute... more »
Prime Minister: Our desire is to negotiate a peaceful settlement of the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict
On August 6, during his working visit to Lori Marz, Hovik Abrahamyan answered questions of interest to media representatives. At a news briefing, the Prime Minister shared his impressions of those visits paid to border regions, noting that starting from combat positions everyone is in fighting trim and ready to defend the country’s frontiers. “The Government has always been thoughtful and will henceforth be ever more considerate of the problems faced by border villages,... more »
