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12.06.2014
PM Pays Tribute to Memory of Andranik Margaryan
On the birthday of former Prime Minister of Armenia Andranik Margaryan of blessed memory, Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan visited today Komitas Pantheon in Yerevan. The country’s top leadership and Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan laid flowers on Andranik Margaryan’s grave, paying tribute to the memory of the outstanding political figure and statesman. A requiem service was administered on the part of the Armenian Apostolic Church clerics. more →
12.06.2014
A memorial evening dedicated to Andranik Margaryan
In accordance with the tradition, this is the seventh year running the “Andranik Margaryan” company has organized an event dedicated to the birthday of the RA Prime Minister Andranik Margaryan in “Narekatsi” art center. This time the event dedicated to his 63th birthday started with the video describing the life and the activity of the public official. The members of the family of the Prime Minister, representatives of the Municipality of Yerevan staff, state and... more →
12.06.2014
Government takes unprecedented step in support of small and medium-sized enterprises
A Cabinet sitting was held today, chaired by Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan. The government approved a set of draft amendments to the law on turnover tax and six other legislative acts to provide a more favorable tax environment for the SMEs engaged in trading activities and family businesses. The amendments envisage lowering of turnover tax to 1 percent from the currently applicable 3.5 percent. Family businesses will enjoy preferential terms: their entrepreneurial activity will be... more →
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 →