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 »
Hovik Abrahamyan, Dmitry Medvedev discuss wide range of bilateral cooperation-related issues
In the frame of his working visit to the Russian Federation, Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan met with his Russian counterpart Dmitry Medvedev. Welcoming Hovik Abrahamyan to Sochi, the Head of RF Government noted, “We agreed that as Prime Minister you would arrive in Russia to discuss an array of issues pertaining to Russian-Armenian relationship, ranging from integration processes to exchanges in the economic and humanitarian fields. Needless to say that that our countries maintain... more »
Hovik Abrahamyan Receives Nairit Plant Employees
This morning Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan met with a group of Nairit plant employees who were staging a protest action over wage arrears in front of the Government building. The Prime Minister suggested the protesters to form a delegation of 20 employees and meet the Premier in his office. Following the Cabinet sitting, the head of government received the delegation, listened to their concerns. The meeting was attended by Minister-Chief of Government Staff David Haroutunyan and... more »
PM-Led Delegation to Leave for Russian Federation
Late on July 10, a government delegation led by Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan will be off to Sochi (Russian Federation) for a working visit. On July 11, Hovik Abrahamyan will have a private talk with Russian Premier Dmitry Medvedev, after which he will visit the Olympic Village in Sochi to get acquainted with the works already completed. The delegation is composed as follows: Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Territorial Administration Armen Gevorgyan, Minister of Finance Gagik... more »
Government Set to Assist Natural Disaster-Hit Farmers
A Cabinet sitting was held today, chaired by Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan. Opening the meeting, the Prime Minister said, “Yesterday we paid a visit to Shirak Marz and called at several local communities. We are facing a serious problem, with about 21 communities having lost 100% of crops due to a devastating hailstorm. I have instructed the local governments, the community administrations, the Ministry of Agriculture and the Ministry of Territorial Administration to set up a joint... more »
