PM Pleased with Results of Housing Construction in Disaster Zone
Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan paid a working visit to Shirak Marz in order to get acquainted with the progress of the implementation and results of the housing programs supported by the State for families left homeless by the earthquake. When in Mush-2 residential district in Gyumri, the head of government met with local residents visited the apartment, listened to their grievances in regard to the quality of housing conditions and disabilities. The Prime Minister instructed the... more »
Prospects of Armenian Greenhouses Discussed
Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan received today Deputy Director of Globaltec Manuel Valdés. During the meeting, Abrahamyan and Manuel Valdez talked about prospects of cooperation in the field of agriculture. In particular, the parties discussed issues related to the development of greenhouses in our country and organization of technological processes. Manuel Valdés introduced the activities of his company, noting that it was implementing programs in the field of... more »
PM Receives Armenia Pension Fund Manager Representatives
Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan received a delegation led by Ernst-Ludwig Drayss, Chairman of the Supervisory Board of C-Quadrat Ampega Asset Management Armenia. Discussed were issues related to the pension reform in Armenia and the new legislative package stemming from the Constitutional Court’s decision of April 2, 2014. The Prime Minister emphasized that by adopting a new funded pension-related legislation in the month of June, the National Assembly addressed the issues... more »
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 »
