People should make sure that the Army is up to the task
A Cabinet sitting was held today, chaired by Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan. Before proceeding to the agenda, the Prime Minister proposed Minister of Defense Seyran Ohanyan to brief the meeting on the events that occurred a few days ago on the territory of Karvachar in Nagorno-Karabakh. The government amended one of its previous decisions, based on the changes made to the laws “On servicemen’s and their family members’ social security” and “On State... more »
Government Discusses Draft Criminal Code Concept
Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan held a consultative meeting on the Criminal Code of the Republic of Armenia, involving the representatives of the government agencies concerned. The meeting discussed the draft concept of the new Criminal Code of the Republic of Armenia, which seeks to address inaccuracies and contradictions available in the applicable Criminal Code. It was developed in accordance with a presidential order signed in 2012, referred to as “On approval of the... more »
Meeting Held on Enhancement of Effectiveness of Prime Minister-Affiliated Women’s Council
Chaired by Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan, the Women’s Council by the Prime Minister held today a regular meeting in the Office of Government. The Council first discussed the 5th and 6th periodic reports on Armenia’s compliance with the UN Convention on Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women. The meeting next discussed progress in the Ministry for Foreign Affairs-coordinated work on drafting the documents as implemented by the Interdepartmental... more »
Hovik Abrahamyan Sends Condolences to Dmitry Medvedev
Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan sent a cable of condolences to his Russian counterpart Dmitry Medvedev on yesterday’s tragic event in the Moscow subway, which reads as follows: “Dear Dmitry Anatolevich, On behalf of the Government of the Republic of Armenia and myself, I express deepest condolences on the tragedy that occurred in the Moscow subway on July 15, 2014. Sharing in your sorrow, we would appreciate conveying words of support and sympathy to the... more »
PM Receives Members of “Shirak” Association of Fellow-Countrymen
Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan received representatives of “Shirak” fellow-countrymen’s association Varazdat Avoyan, Donara Harutyunyan, Murad Muradyan and Nver Mnatsakanyan. The head of government was briefed on a program developed by the Association regarding the development priorities in Shirak Marz and Gyumri town, in particular. The Prime Minister took the opportunity to discuss the existing problems and suggest solutions, as well as to introduce the outcome of... more »
IT Development Support Council Holds Meeting
Chaired by Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan, the IT Development Support Council held a regular meeting in the Office of Government. After hearing the report on the implementation of the orders issued at the previous meeting, the Council proceeded to the agenda. The meeting discussed issues relating to the expediency of charging VAT on grant programs, private investment in IT-related educational programs, as well as the taxing of non-resident organizations and tax administration. It... more »
Prime Minister Congratulates Friendly People of France on National Holiday
On the National Day of France, Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan visited the Embassy of the French Republic in the Republic of Armenia. On behalf of the Government of the Republic of Armenia and himself, the Premier congratulated Ambassador Henri Reynaud, the embassy staff and the friendly people of France on the National Day 225th anniversary and offered his best wishes of prosperity and progress. “So dear to the French people, today’s symbol is as much inspiring for all... more »
PM attends opening of Golden Apricot 11th international film festival
Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan attended the opening ceremony of Golden Apricot 11th international film festival at the National Academic Opera and Ballet Theater after Alexander Spendiaryan. Welcoming the participants on behalf of the Government of the Republic of Armenia and himself, Hovik Abrahamian emphasized that the festival has become a long-awaited and important cultural event. “The Festival is growing in recognition and prestige from year to year. During all these... more »
Prime Minister Meets with Parents of Dead Soldiers
Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan received a group of parents of soldiers perished in peacetime: Gohar Sargsyan, Anahit Mkrtchyan, Nana Hovsep Muradyan, Irina Kazaryan, Heriknaz Gasparyan and Hovsep Muradyan. The Premier talked to them individually, listened to each parent’s concerns and objections regarding the circumstances under which their sons had died. The head of government pledged his assistance in addressing the issues raised at the meeting.
Agreement on stay of Armenian citizens in Russia, Russian citizens in Armenia signed in Sochi
On the sidelines of Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan-led government delegation’s working visit to the Russian Federation, an agreement on the stay of Armenian citizens in Russia and Russian citizens in Armenia was signed between the Governments of the Republic of Armenia and the Russian Federation in Sochi. The signing ceremony was attended by Prime Ministers Hovik Abrahamyan and Dmitry Medvedev. The document was signed by Chief of State Migration Service of the Ministry of... more »
