Hovik Abrahamyan: Government will focus on school and education
Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan received representatives of “School-Centers Union” legal entities’ association, led by National Assembly member, Association President Ruzanna Muradyan. The union members introduced their ongoing activities aimed at promoting the educational system through better use of the potential available in public non-commercial educational institutions, training of teachers, as well as various projects targeting the students’ national... more »
Armenian Economic Association Annual Symposium Kicks Off, Attended By Prime Minister
Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan attended the opening of the annual symposium of the Armenian Economic Association (AEA) at Yerevan State University. Welcoming the guests, the Prime Minister stressed the forum’s importance in terms of outlining prospects of economic development and identifying new opportunities. “It is encouraging that the AEA has managed to bring together scientists from different countries and universities, professors, students and government... more »
Hovik Abrahamyan: New Government Ready For Any Practical Step To Promote IT Sector
Attended by Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan, the DigiTech Business Forum kicked off today in Yerevan under the motto of “Smart solutions for smart business.” The forum is attended by more than five dozen IT companies. Welcoming the guests on behalf of his government and himself, the Prime Minister noted that the IT sector boasts a good pace of development in our country. “Information technology and telecommunications have become the fastest growing sectors of... more »
Sustainable Urban Development Investment Program-Related Issues Discussed
Chaired by Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan, the North-South Road Corridor, Sustainable Urban Development and Northern Corridor Modernization Project Governing Council met in the Office of Government. The meeting discussed and approved the revised procurement plan for Tranche-1 of the Sustainable Urban Development Investment Program, as well as the set of tender documents for the purchase of construction activities for Nor-Shirak Street at Yerevan western ring road and Artashat highway... more »
PM Welcomes ADB Regional Department Director
Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan received Asian Development Bank Central and West Asia Department Director Klaus Gerhauser. Stressing the importance of our country’s ongoing cooperation with the ADB, the Prime Minister highlighted the fact of successful implementation of a number of joint projects. Hovik Abrahamyan expressed the hope that those projects covering an array of areas, including the transport and urban development sectors, might contribute to Armenia’s economic... more »
Business Environment Set To Improve
A Cabinet sitting was held today, chaired by Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan. The government extended the “temporary import for processing needs” customs regime for the goods imported by Subsidiary No. 1 of Saratov Generator Company LTD until the end of 2014. Under the contract signed with the Company, electric generators, black metal fixtures, a flexible isolating tube, copper rolling and other products have been imported to be re-exported subsequently, but due to... more »
PM Welcomes PACE Co-Rapporteurs
Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan received PACE (Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe) co-rapporteurs for Armenia Axel Fischer and Alan Miles, who are in Armenia to conduct a fact-finding mission from June 16 to 18, 2014. The Prime Minister welcomed the co-rapporteurs to the Government and thanked them for fruitful cooperation. “We highly appreciate your efforts aimed at ensuring Armenia’s compliance with the commitments assumed upon its membership to the Council... more »
PM Welcomes German KFW Bank, International Cooperation Company Representatives
Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan received German Ambassador to Armenia Reiner Morell, KfW Director and Senior Vice President for Europe and Asia Roland Siller and German Society for International Cooperation (GIZ) Country Director Dagmar Bott. Stressing the need to further develop and strengthen bilateral relations, the Prime Minister noted that the cooperation with Germany has a special place on our country’s foreign policy agenda. “The government of Armenia will do... more »
Prime Minister, French Ambassador Discuss Economic Cooperation Prospects
Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan received French Ambassador to Armenia Henri Reynaud. Pleased with the dynamics of the Armenian-French relations, the Prime Minister said continued effort should be made to develop multifaceted cooperation between the two countries. The head of the Armenian government appreciated the financial and technical assistance received from the French government since independence and the contribution made by France to the peaceful settlement of the... more »
Progress In North-South Road Corridor, Sustainable Urban Development Investment Programs Discussed
Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan chaired a discussion on North-South Road Corridor and Sustainable Urban Development Investment Programs. The managers of the North-South Road Corridor Investment PIO SNCO and Yerevan Construction Investment PIO CNCO gave a detailed description of tranches and timings, funding processes, construction work done so far, resources and the current state of affairs. Stressing the need for more effective planning of activities, Hovik Abrahamyan issued... more »
