Prime Minister Receives Armenian Entrepreneurs
Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan received a large group of domestic business circle representatives at the Government’s Big Conference Hall. Welcoming the guests, the head of government highlighted the role of business entities in Armenia’s economic development. “I have a clear understanding of your role in providing employment and household income, making investments and building a modern economy. I am especially appreciative of your contribution to the State... more »
PM Discusses IT Development with UITE Representatives
Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan had working breakfast with Union of Information Technology Enterprises board members. The Premier was briefed on UITE activities, looked at IT industry development prospects and discussed the future plans and main trends. Both sides stressed the importance of high-quality training programs and the need to get the provinces engaged in IT development programs. Stressing that the IT sector will be one of the new Cabinet’s priorities, Hovik... more »
Prime Minister Welcomes French Saur Company Executive Chairman
Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan received a delegation led by Jérôme Le Conte, Executive Chairman of the French Saur Company, which is the trust manager of the Armenian Water and Sewerage CJSC. Welcoming the guests to the Office of Government, the Premier said to be pleased with the French company’s activities in our country: “Saur has met our expectations. Tangible improvements can be seen in this area, including the water supply schedule and the disinfection... more »
PM Receives Head of IMF Armenia Mission
Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan received Head of IMF Armenia Mission Mark Horton. Welcoming Mark Horton to the Office of Government, the Prime Minister said to be interested in the furtherance of close cooperation with the IMF. In this context, the parties discussed issues related to bilateral cooperation, the main directions of Armenia’s economic policy and the development trends in the economy. Congratulating Hovik Abrahamyan on taking the office of Head of Government, Mark... more »
PM Attends Peace and Victory Day Celebration
Today, on May 9, our nation marks the 69th anniversary of the victory in the Great Patriotic War and the 22nd anniversary of Shushi liberation. To attend the Peace and Victory Day celebrations in Yerevan, accompanied by members of legislative and executive bodies and clergy representatives, Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan visited today the Victory Park in Yerevan. The Prime Minister laid a wreath at the monument to the Unknown Soldier and paid tribute to those heroes who fell in the... more »
Renowned Composer Konstantin Orbelyan’s Burial Due On May 11
Chaired by Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan, the funeral commission established on the demise of USSR and ASSR People’s Artist Konstantin Orbelyan met today in the Office of Government. The meeting decided that last farewell to the great artist will be bid on May 11, from 12:00 to 14:00 pm at Aram Khachaturian Concert Hall. The burial ceremony will be held the same day in Komitas Pantheon. Renowned Armenian composer, conductor, pianist, USSR and ASSR People’s Artist... more »
By Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan’s decision, Aram Orbelyan was relieved of the office of Deputy Minister of Justice of the Republic of Armenia in accordance with his application. With another decision signed by the Prime Minister, Arsen Mkrtchyan was appointed to be Deputy Minister of Justice of the Republic of Armenia. *** Date and Place of Birth October 9, 1973, Yerevan Education 1990 – 1996, “Gladzor” Management University in Yerevan, Law... more »
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 »
