Prime Minister’s working visit to Belarus kicks off
Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan arrived today in the Belarusian capital Minsk for a working visit to attend the regular meeting of the CIS Council of Heads of Government. Before the start of the meeting, the heads of delegation were received by President of the Republic of Belarus Alexander Lukashenko at his residence, the Palace of independence of Belarus. Welcoming the guests, President Lukashenko highlighted the role of the Commonwealth of Independent States as an interstate... more »
Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan to leave for Minsk on working visit
On May 30, a government delegation led by Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan will leave for the Republic of Belarus on a working visit to attend a regular meeting of the Council of Heads of Government of the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) in Minsk. The delegation will be composed as follows: Minister-Chief of Government Staff David Harutyunyan, Economy Minister Karen Cheshmarityan, Minister of Culture Hasmik Poghosyan, Deputy Foreign Minister Shavarsh Kocharyan, Head of State... more »
Expansion of relationship between Armavir Marz of Armenia and Moravia-Silesia region of Czech Republic discussed
Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan received a delegation led by Head of the Moravia-Silesia region of the Czech Republic Miroslav Novak. The Prime Minister welcomed the emerging cooperation between Armavir Marz and Moravia-Silesia region that will contribute to the development of bilateral economic, cultural and humanitarian ties. “Armenia and the Czech Republic boast high-level political bonds. We attach great importance to the expansion and development of bilateral relations in... more »
Government Supports Investment Programs
A Cabinet sitting was held today, chaired by Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan. The Government agreed to extend until June 7, 2016 the customs regime of temporary imports in relation to goods imported by the Armenian Branch of the Kalpataru Power Transmission Limited. The subsidiary carries out design, supply and installation of 220 kV high-voltage overhead transmission line Noraduz-Lichk-Vardenis-Vayk-Vorotan-1. The Government has taken into account the importance of the program from the... more »
Hovik Abrahamyan Welcomes Renowned Designer Michael Aram Volohodzhyan
Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan received world-famous American designer of Armenian origin Michael Aram Volohodzhyan. The Head of Government welcomed the Master’s Yerevan-hosted exposition of decorative metal work, dated to the 25th anniversary of Volohodzhyan’s artistic activities. “I know that the exhibition has aroused great interest among critics and broad circles of society. I am glad that your ethnic vision and national approaches are at the heart of your... more »
By Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan’s decision, Nazareth Mnatsakanyan was relieved of the office of Deputy Minister of Sport and Youth Affairs.
PM appreciates UN-Armenia cooperation and implementation of joint projects
Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan received UN Resident Coordinator and UNDP Resident Representative for the Republic of Armenia Bradley Busetto. Appreciative of the UN’s effort in our country, the Prime Minister stressed the importance of bilateral cooperation. Thanking the Premier for reception, Bradley Busetto welcomed the fact that the protection of human rights, fighting corruption, small and medium-size enterprise development had been included in the government’s... more »
PM Attends “Last Bell” Festive Event
Last school bell is due today in Armenia’s public schools. On this occasion, Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan visited high school N119 in Yerevan to take part in a Last Bell-dedicated event, which was also attended by Minister of Education and Science Armen Ashotyan, Head of National Assembly standing committee on science, education, culture, youth and sports affairs Ruzanna Mouradyan, parents and guests. On behalf of his government and himself, the Prime Minister congratulated the... more »
Armenian-Latvian Relationship Development Agenda Discussed
Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan received Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Latvia Elita Gavele. Welcoming the Ambassador to the Government, the Prime Minister highlighted the need to further develop bilateral relations. “There is great potential for the development of relations between our two countries. In this respect, we appreciate the activities of the intergovernmental commission,” Hovik Abrahamyan said. In turn, Elite Gavele congratulated the Prime... more »
Final Statement by Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan at National Assembly
Honorable President of the National Assembly, Distinguished Vice-Presidents, Dear MPs, I would like to sincerely thank all those MPs who voiced interested opinions on the government program. By saying interested I never mean laudable. I have always been of the opinion that healthy criticism and constructive opposition strengthens the country and the government. Political parties are supposed to have not only ideological and strategic, but also tactical differences on many vital... more »
