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17.04.2015
PM Receives Nairit Plant Workers
Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan received a group of Nairit plant workers and once again listened to their problems. In particular, the parties discussed issues related to wage arrears and the re-commissioning of Nairit. The Prime Minister stressed that the Government has done everything so that the factory staff could get another month’s salary later this month. Coming down to the possibility of re-commissioning the plant, Hovik Abrahamyan noted that the World Bank experts... more →
17.04.2015
Exhibition that expresses deep grief, renaissance and the soul of struggle of the Armenian people
On April 17 at Yerevan Park after Komitas by the joint efforts of the RPA Youth organization and the Student's Council of Yerevan State Academy of Fine Arts an exhibition was organized devoted to the 100th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide. About 60 exponats by the students of YSAFA Design faculty were represented at the exhibition. The RA NA Deputy, the Chairman of the RPA Youth Organization Karen Avagyan welcomed the participants. “Such kind of events give an... more →
16.04.2015
RA NA Speaker Meets with Valentina Matviyenko
The Speaker of the RA National Assembly Galust Sahakyan is in Saint Petersburg of the Russian Federation on a short working visit. During the visit the Speaker of the Parliament met with Valentina Matvienko, the Speaker of the RF FA Federal Council Valentina Matviyenko. Talking about the cooperation of the parliaments of the two countries Galust Sahakyan has documented that now it is at a high level, and it is time for thinking about the implementation of the new programmes. The NA... more →
16.04.2015
Licensing Regulations Simplified
A Cabinet sitting was held today, chaired by Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan. As recommended by the National Center for Legislative Regulation S.A., the Government approved a package of draft amendments to the Law on Licensing Fees and about a dozen other laws and legal acts. The Center came up with another proposal aimed at improving the business climate, which provides the introduction of the one-stop-shop principle to rule out excessive bureaucracy and ensure online... more →
15.04.2015
Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan received Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States to the Republic of Armenia Richard Mills. The meeting was attended by USAID Armenia Office Head Karen Hilliard. The Prime Minister praised the ongoing effective cooperation with the United States, aimed at promoting democracy, developing the economy and implementing different joint projects. Hovik Abrahamyan thanked the U.S. government for continued multifaceted assistance... more →
14.04.2015
Investment Agreement Signed with Eurasian Development Bank
Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan received Eurasian Development Bank (EDB) Board Chairman Dmitry Pankin. Welcoming the guest, the Premier expressed satisfaction with the status of bilateral cooperation and noted the importance of implementing joint programs in different fields of activity. Thankful for the reception, Dmitry Pankin said the Bank is ready to discuss the prospects of investment projects in Armenia. The meeting agenda covered issues of deepening and broadening... more →