Republican Party of Armenia

 Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan received a delegation led by United Nations Development Program (UNDP) Administrator Helen Clark.

The Prime Minister appreciated the activities of both the United Nations Armenia Office and the United Nations Development Program over the past 22 years.

The head of government stressed the importance of assessing the 2010-2015 UN-Armenia Framework Document and proceeding to the next stage - the development of a new UN-Armenia Development Assistance Framework Document for 2016-2020.

Hovik Abrahamyan expressed confidence that close cooperation between the relevant government agencies and the UN Office will result in a comprehensive instrument that will contribute to Armenia’s further development.

The parties stressed the need to enhance cooperation between different UN agencies and Armenia, as well as to implement joint projects in various fields.

Thanking Armenia for active cooperation with the United Nations, Helen Clark conveyed UNDP’s willingness to assist the Government with the implementation of priority programs.

Mrs. Clark stressed that the UNDP will continue to back the Government of Armenia in its efforts toward increasing efficiency in public administration, combating corruption, promoting human rights and environmental issues, providing integrated border management and implementing the Open Government Partnership programs.

Then Prime Minister received a delegation consisting of top executives from leading Czech companies.

The head of government noted with satisfaction that cooperation between Armenia and the Czaech Republic has been gaining momentum at different levels in recent years.

The Premier said our country is interested in developing comprehensive cooperation with the Czech Republic, and the Government of Armenia is set to make efforts to deepen and further strengthen bilateral ties.

The parties discussed the prospects and opportunities for Czech companies to invest in Armenia. In this context, the Czech businessmen noted that they are interested in making investments in our country.

Underscoring that Armenia’s economy is open to foreign investment, Hovik Abrahamyan mentioned that the Government is implementing a policy of equal opportunities.