Turnover tax due down to 1 percent from 3.5
Chaired by Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan, the SME Development Council met in the Office of Government to review the outcome of extensive discussions held between the Ministry of Finance and SME representatives. In particular, it was reported that as of this October 1 turnover tax shall be reduced to 1 percent from 3.5 percent for those entities engaged in trading activities. According to Deputy Minister of Finance V. Mirumyan, this will considerably ease the tax burden for over... more »
Prime Minister attends opening of “Crisis in Syria: Challenges for Faith Communities” international conference
Chaired by His Holiness Garegin II, Supreme Patriarch and Catholicos of All Armenians, and attended by Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan, “Crisis in Syria: Challenges for Faith Communities” two-day international conference kicked off today at the Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin. Convened through the initiative of the World Council of Churches (WCC), the event was also attended by WCC Secretary-General, Rev. Dr. Olav Fykse Tveit. The conference was opened with the Lord’s... more »
By Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan’s decision, Garegin Melkonyan was relieved of the office of Deputy Minister of Economy of the Republic of Armenia and was appointed to serve as First Deputy Minister of Economy of the Republic of Armenia. Garegin Melkonyan Date and Place of Birth April 8, 1975, Yerevan Education 1992-1997, Yerevan State University, Faculty of Oriental Studies Work Experience 1996-1997, Ministry of Trade, Services and Tourism,... more »
PM Receives Iranian Ambassador
Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan received IRI Ambassador to Armenia Mohammad Reyisi. The Prime Minister highlighted the further development and expansion of relations with neighboring Iran, strengthening cooperation in various fields. “My goal is to consistently give effect to all those agreements reached with Iran and develop new programs of cooperation. I am sure we will have great achievements in this direction,” the Prime Minister said. Mohammad Reyisi congratulated... more »
PM Receives Businessman Manvel Ter-Arakelyan
Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan received “Old Erivan” restaurant holding owner Manvel Ter-Arakelyan. The businessman presented to the Prime Minister his business-related concerns and the details of the judicial process. The meeting was held at Manvel Ter-Arakelyan’s request.
PM reviews CC findings issued following inspections carried out in a number of areas
A discussion was held with the Prime Minister, during which the Chamber of Control presented the results of inspections carried out in a number of areas. The meeting discussed the breaches and deficiencies recorded, as well as the recommendations voiced. After summing up the findings, the Prime Minister instructed the heads of the agencies concerned to take measures to correct the deficiencies within a short period of time, as well as to submit systemic recommendations to prevent future... more »
Jewelry 2014 11th International Exhibition-Sale Kicks Off In Yerevan
Attended by Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan, “Jewelry 2014” 11th international exhibition-sale kicked off today in Yerevan. Accompanied by Minister of Economy Karen Cheshmarityan and Armenian Jewelers Association President Emil Grigoryan, the Prime Minister toured the stands of participating companies, got introduced to their products, activities and upcoming projects. The Prime Minister welcomed the jewelry industry development programs and expressed support for... more »
Armenian Premier, Kuwaiti Ambassador Discuss Armenian-Kuwaiti Relationship
Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan received Kuwaiti Ambassador to Armenia Mr. Bassam Muhammad Alqabandi. Welcoming the Ambassador, Hovik Abrahamyan stressed the need to further and expand the Armenian-Kuwaiti relations. “As Prime Minister, I am ready to do my best to activate political, economic and cultural relations between Armenia and Kuwait,” the Prime Minister said. The Prime Minister conveyed an invitation for His Highness Sheikh Jaber Mubarak Al- Hamad Al -Sabah to... more »
Armenian Premier, Russian Minister of Transport discuss improvement of Upper Lars checkpoint
Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan had a telephone conversation with RF Minister of Transport, Russian co-chair of the Intergovernmental Commission on Economic Cooperation Maxim Sokolov. In particular, they focused on the repair of some sections of the Upper Lars checkpoint. Stressing the importance of the Upper Lars checkpoint to bilateral trade turnover, the Premier said that the problem of frequent landslides and snowdrifts caused by adverse climatic conditions needs to be addressed as... more »
Undisrupted movement restored on interstate highways
A Cabinet sitting was held today, chaired by Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan. On behalf of the Prime Minister, Vice Prime Minister, Minister of Territorial Administration Armen Gevorgyan presented the situation created yesterday and today on M-6 and M-2 highways of Armenia. A rock fall had occurred, which created obstacles for road traffic on Vanadzor-Alaverdi highway. As a result of the effort of relevant technical units and road-building structures of Alaverdi and Vanadzor, the... more »
