Hovik Abrahamyan: Yerkrapah is the foundation of our powerful army
On Yerkrapah Day, Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan visited Yerablur Pantheon to pay tribute to perished freedom-fighters. The Premier laid wreaths at the tombs of Republican Party founder Ashot Navasardyan, Sparapet Vazgen Sargsyan, Commander Andranik Ozanyan and at the memorial to the Unknown Soldier. The Head of Government congratulated everybody on the festive occasion, stating in part, “Yerkrapah is of great value to our country and people, it is the foundation of our powerful... more »
New Government Program To Be Realistic
The newly formed government held the first Cabinet meeting, chaired by Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan. Opening the meeting, the Prime Minister addressed the audience, “The government is fully formed, for which I congratulate all of us. We are working on the new government program, which is to be submitted to the National Assembly within twenty days. The program must be as realistic as much as possible, and the proposed changes should not be an end in itself. I am aware of the... more »
Hovik Abrahamyan Receives Delegation from Amundi-ACBA Asset Management
Hovik Abrahamyan received a delegation led by Bernard de Wit, Deputy CEO and Chief Operating Officer of Amundi-ACBA Asset Management CJSC, which is one of Armenia’s pension fund managers. The parties discussed the pace of pension reform in Armenia and issues related to the new legislative package stemming from the Constitutional Court’s April 2 decision. “We attach great importance to the pension reform and will demonstrate political will to implement it... more »
Hovik Abrahamyan receives congratulations on his appointment as Prime Minister
In connection with his appointment as Prime Minister of the Republic of Armenia, Hovik Abrahamyan received congratulatory messages and good wishes from Prime Minister of Moldova Iurie Leanca, Prime Minister of Georgia Irakli Garibashvili, Romanian Prime Minister Victor Ponta, Kyrgyz Prime Minister Djoomart Otorbayev, Prime Minister of the Republic of Belarus Mikhail Myasnikovich, Prime Minister of the Republic of Latvia Laimdota Straûma, Chairman of the Federation Council of the Federal... more »
Prime Minister Meets With His Holiness Garegin II, Catholicos Of All Armenians
Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan welcomed His Holiness Garegin II, Catholicos of All Armenians to the Office of Government. Thanking His Holiness for paying a visit to the Government, the Prime Minister said to be looking forward to closer Church-State interaction. Offering his best wishes to the newly appointed Prime Minister and Cabinet members, the Patriarch stated in part, “We know that the Government is facing numerous challenges. We therefore wish you strength, energy and... more »
PM Introduces Newly Appointed Sport, Youth Affairs Minister
Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan introduced newly appointed Minister of Sport and Youth Affairs Gabriel Ghazaryan to Ministry staff. Thanking former Minister Yuri Vardanyan for joint work, the Prime Minister noted that the legendary athlete’s skills, knowledge and experience will keep on promoting sports in Armenia. Introducing the newly appointed Minister, the Prime Minister stated in part, “I hope you will try to build on the reforms underway in the ministry. Sport is... more »
PM Introduces Newly Appointed Minister of Justice Hovhannes Manukyan
Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan introduced newly appointed Justice Minister Hovhannes Manukyan to the staff of the Ministry of Justice. To begin with, the Premier thanked former Minister Hrair Tovmasyan for joint work, noting that the reforms will be continued. “I am convinced that Mr. Manukyan will use his long experience and knowledge to achieve the goals set before the Ministry. I am confident that the reforms underway in the Ministry will be continued,” Hovik Abrahamyan... more »
Prime Minister: we will support farmers with specific programs
Accompanied by Minister of Agriculture Sergo Karapetyan, Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan visited Verin Artashat and Norashen village communities in Ararat Marz on May 4, 2014. The Premier met with local farmers in a bid to get acquainted with their problems and answer the questions of interest, if any. Addressing the farmers, Hovik Abrahamyan said that agriculture is seen as a priority area in order to boost farming in Armenia. “We will support farmers with specific programs and... more »
PM Introduces Newly Appointed Minister of Nature Protection
Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan introduced newly appointed Minister Aramayis Grigoryan to the staff of the Ministry of Nature Protection. The Prime Minister thanked former Minister Aram Harutyunyan for many years of joint work and advised that soon he will move to another job. In turn, Aram Harutyunyan noticed that nature protection is quite a sensitive area, but the Ministry boasts a strong team of professionals that will be able to cope with the challenges ahead under the new Minister.... more »
PM Gives Filaret Berikyan Severe Reprimand
For improper performance of public duties, a strict disciplinary action - severe reprimand – was inflicted on Deputy Minister of Labor and Social Affairs Filaret Berikyan in accordance with Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan’s decision.
