PM Visits Byureghavan Boarding School In Wake Of OHRD Disclosure
In connection with the high-profile disclosure of facts submitted by the Office of Human Rights Defender, Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan paid a surprise visit to the Byureghavan boarding school for child care and protection under the Ministry of Labor and Social Affairs. Hovik Abrahamyan was accompanied by MP Ruzanna Muradyan, Minister of Labor and Social Affairs Artem Asatryan, Kotayk Marz Governor Kovalenko Shahgaldyan, HRD Karen Andreasyan. In the presence of the Director and the... more »
PM Introduces Newly Appointed Minister of Energy and Natural Resources
Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan introduced newly appointed Minister of Energy and Natural Resources Yervand Zakharyan to the Ministry staff. The Premier thanked former Minister Armen Movsisyan for many years of dedicated work and cooperation. “Yervand Zakharyan is well aware of the energy sector. I am sure that he will do his utmost to resolve the existing problems, ” the head of government said. The Prime Minister congratulated the newly appointed minister, wishing... more »
Another Investment Program Supported By Government
A Cabinet sitting was held today, chaired by Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan. The government decided to extend until May 10, 2017 the deadline for payment of VAT by KAGA Agro LLC on goods worth over AMD200mn, imported under its investment program. KAGA Agro is going to invest about 834 million drams in a 2 ha-wide greenhouse facility to be built in Kotayk Marz, owing to which modern equipment will be imported from Holland, some 40 jobs will be created and the level of output will... more »
Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan’s Message On International Dance Day
Honorable dancing art figures, we know that starting 1982, April 29 is marked as the International Dance Day and the professional holiday of dancers around the world. This holiday day is an opportunity to once again summarize and evaluate the work done in the field of dancing, remember the outstanding figures and reflect on their artistic legacy. Master Komitas used to say: “Each dance reflects the inherent character of a nation, especially its moral traditions and the degree of... more »
Prime Minister Welcomes Russian Minister of Transport
Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan received Russian Transport Minister Maxim Sokolov. The Prime Minister of Armenia and the Minister of Transport of Russia are the co-chairs of the intergovernmental commission on economic cooperation. Welcoming the guests, Hovik Abrahamyan assured of his willingness to continue cooperating in all the matters relating to bilateral relations. “I am aware that there is a serious potential built up in the activities of the intergovernmental commission. We... more »
PM Introduces Newly Appointed Finance Minister Gagik Khachatryan To Ministry Staff
Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan introduced newly appointed Finance Minister Gagik Khachatryan to the ministry staff. The Prime Minister thanked former Minister David Sargsyan for joint work and co-operation. “I am convinced that Mr. Khachatryan’s knowledge and experience will help us push ahead with the reforms underway in our country. We will try to implement major structural changes in this system. We are facing serious challenges, but I am confident that we will manage to... more »
Jubilee Events Due On Hovhannes Shiraz Birth 100th Anniversary
April 27 is the birthday of Hovhannes Shiraz – the great Armenian poet would have marked his 100th anniversary, if alive. On this occasion, the Government hosted today a meeting of the Commission on preparation of jubilee events, chaired by Vice Prime Minister, Acting Minister of Territorial Administration Armen Gevorgyan. Minister of Culture Hasmik Poghosyan introduced the program of commemorative events dedicated to the 100 anniversary of Shiraz, which was approved by the... more »
PM introduces newly appointed ministers of healthcare, urban development
Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan introduced today newly appointed ministers of healthcare Armen Muradyan and urban development Narek Sargsyan to the staffs of respective ministries. The Prime Minister first thanked the outgoing ministers for efficacious work, appreciating his cooperation with them in his capacity as President of National Assembly. The head of government assured that the expertise and the professional qualities of Derenik Dumanyan and Samvel Tadevosyan will serve to the... more »
Hovik Abrahamyan Welcomes Delegation of U.S. Congressmen
Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan received a delegation of U.S. congressmen led by Chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee Ed Royce. Hovik Abrahamyan thanked the congressmen for attendance of Genocide remembrance activities. The Prime Minister welcomed the adoption of a resolution on recognition and condemnation of the Armenian Genocide by the U.S. Senate Foreign Relations Committee. The congressmen congratulated Hovik Abrahamyan on his appointment as Prime Minister. They said... more »
Government Keeps Promise: Funded Pension Bill Is In National Assembly
A Cabinet sitting was held today, chaired by Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan. The government approved a bill on suspension of Article 76 of the Funded Pension Law. The aforementioned article shall be suspended until the enactment of the legislative package to ensure full enforcement of the Constitutional Court’s April 2, 2014 ruling. Under the applicable law, in case of failure to make a mandatory retirement payment within the established deadlines, the citizen will have to pay a... more »
