Prime Minister Congratulates U.S. People on Independence Day
On the Independence Day of the United States of America, Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan visited the U.S. Embassy in Armenia. The head of government congratulated Ambassador John Heffern, Embassy staff and the friendly people of the United States on the 238th anniversary of independence of the United States. Addressing the audience, Hovik Abrahamyan stated in part, “Mr. Ambassador, on behalf of the Government of the Republic of Armenia and myself, I warmly congratulate and address... more »
PM Visits Child Campers
Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan visited “Lusabats” camp in Hankavan, which is hosting some 400 children from Armenia, Artsakh and Javakhk under the State budget-funded Summer Holidays for Schoolchildren Program, which is implemented annually. The Prime Minister was accompanied by First Deputy Minister of Territorial Administration Vache Terteryan and Governor of Kotayk Marz Aram Harutyunyan. As he toured the camp to get a first-hand view of recreational and catering amenities... more »
“My Armenia” 2nd Pan-Armenian Festival Kicks Off In Yerevan
In the company of Armenia’s First Lady Rita Sargsyan, National Assembly President Galust Sahakyan and Minister of Diaspora Hranush Hakobyan, Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan attended today the opening of “My Armenia” 2nd pan-Armenian festival at the National Academic Opera and Ballet Theater after Al. Spendiaryan. On behalf of the Government of the Republic of Armenia and himself, the Prime Minister welcomed all festival participants, wishing them successful... more »
President Serzh Sargsyan suggested the Prime Minister to find ways to mitigate the impact of increased electricity tariffs for vulnerable households. To address the issue, the Prime Minister instructed the Ministers of Finance, Economy, Labor and Social Affairs to develop a draft government decree in order to increase the amount of family allowances for about 105,000 vulnerable households in Armenia. The draft government decree must be available for discussion at this July 3 Cabinet... more »
PM Welcomes AGBU President
Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan received President of the Armenian General Benevolent Union (AGBU) Perch Sedrakyan and member of AGBU Central Board Vazgen Yagubyan. The head of government appreciated the Union’s Mission aimed at facilitating the development of the Armenian people’s spiritual, educational and cultural potential and expressed readiness to back any initiative or program implemented by AGBU in Armenia and in the Diaspora to preserve the Armenian identity and... more »
Human rights protection national strategy action plan kicks off, attended by Prime Minister
Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan attended the launch of the action plan of the national strategy for the protection of human rights. The head of government addressed the event, stating in part, “It would be hard to realize nowadays the establishment and development of a State’s legal system, as well as the effective organization of public institutions in the absence of democracy, human rights and fundamental freedoms. From the perspective of development of guarantees for the... more »
Congratulatory Message by Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan on 60th Birth Anniversary of President of the Republic of Armenia Serzh Sargsyan
Esteemed Mr President, Please accept my heartfelt congratulations on your 60th birth anniversary. I wish you robust health and happiness. Your birthday anniversary is the cumulative reflection of Armenia’s independence and Artsakh’s sovereignty, our victories and achievements on the battlefield and in the nation-building process. All your life and activities have been devoted to the noble cause of reinvigorating the Motherland and ensuring welfare for the Armenian... more »
By Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan’s decision, Grigor Muradyan was relieved of the office of First Deputy Minister of Justice according to his application. In accordance with another decree signed by the Prime Minister, Arsen Mkrtchyan was relieved of the post of Deputy Minister of Justice and appointed to be First Deputy Minister of Justice of the Republic of Armenia. *** Arsen Mkrtchyan Date and Place of Birth October 9, 1973, Yerevan Education 1990... more »
Prime Minister: “I will be intolerant of any expression of permissiveness.”
A Cabinet sitting was held today, chaired by Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan. Opening the meeting, the Prime Minister addressed the audience: “I want to touch upon one phenomenon which is of great concern to me, namely that some members of society express their dissatisfaction in provocative ways. I find unacceptable the attempts to humiliate and exert pressure on the authorities in a crowd-minded way. For example, they throw coins at MPs or Ministers. Some may have forgotten that... more »
PM Visits NKR Defense Army Advanced Positions
During his two-day working visit to the Nagorno-Karabakh Republic, accompanied by NKR Prime Minister Ara Harutyunyan, NKR Defense Minister, Lieutenant-General Movses Hakobyan, Armenia and Artsakh government members, Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan visited a contact line at Artsakh defense army’s advanced positions. The Prime Minister met with the soldiers and commanders on duty, toured the military stronghold, had lunch with the soldiers, during which the Premier learned of their... more »
