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12.06.2014
Fifth Session of the NA Fifth Convocation Ends
On June 12 the National Assembly continued the work of the four-day sittings, and with 67 for, 40 against, 5 abstained passed the RA NA draft decision “On Approving the Annual Report on the Execution of the RA State Budget for 2013.” The deputies continued to debate the item on passing in the first reading the package of bills “On the State Budget of the IT Sphere,” “On Amending the RA Law on Profit Tax” and “On Amending the RA Law on Income... more →
12.06.2014
RA NA President Galust Sahakyan Takes Part in the Reception Dedicated to Russia Day
On June 12 the RA NA President Galust Sahakyan took part in the official reception dedicated to Russia Day, national day of Russia. The NA Speaker congratulated the attendees on the occasion of Russia Day. “Distinguished Mr Ambassador, I congratulate you on the occasion of Russia Day, national day of Russia. The strategic partnership with Russia is one of the most important priorities of Armenia’s foreign policy. Armenia greatly highlights the enlargement of cooperation... more →
12.06.2014
Hovik Abrahamyan, Katherine Leach Discuss Armenian-British Cooperation Prospects
Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan received Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland to the Republic of Armenia, H.E. Mrs. Katherine Jane Leach. Welcoming the guest, the Prime Minister noted that Armenia is interested in developing multifaceted relations with Great Britain. The Premier said that economic exchanges need to be overhauled in tune with the high-level political dialogue. Stating that there is a lot of untapped... more →
12.06.2014
Prime Minister Welcomes Karl Lamers
Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan received member of Bundestag of the Federal Republic of Germany, former NATO Parliamentary Assembly President Karl Lamers. Pleased with the current pace of Armenian-German relations, the Premier highlighted the need to build on and further strengthen bilateral cooperation. Stressing that Germany is Armenia’s number one trade partner among the EU States, Hovik Abrahamyan highly appreciated the fact that the German government has provided Armenia... more →
12.06.2014
Amendments to Republic of Armenia Law on Administrative Offences Discussed with Prime Minister
Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan called today a consultative meeting to discuss the question of fines applicable for breach of traffic rules. In particular, the task force established to submit recommendations for revision of fines set for frequent violations of traffic rules reported on the proposed amendments to the law on administrative offences. The task force provided some statistics concerning the number and incidences of frequent violations of traffic rules, the amount of... more →
12.06.2014
Amendments to Republic of Armenia Law on Administrative Offences Discussed with Prime Minister
Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan called today a consultative meeting to discuss the question of fines applicable for breach of traffic rules. In particular, the task force established to submit recommendations for revision of fines set for frequent violations of traffic rules reported on the proposed amendments to the law on administrative offences. The task force provided some statistics concerning the number and incidences of frequent violations of traffic rules, the amount of... more →