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19.05.2014
Government Approves Its New Program
An extraordinary Cabinet sitting was held today, chaired by Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan. The agenda featured a single item: the government program. The issue was reported on by Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Territorial Administration Armen Gevorgyan. “The new program has been developed on the basis of the 2013 program, the National Security Strategy, the main provisions of the electoral platform of the President of the Republic of Armenia and the Republican Party, as... more →
17.05.2014
Prime Minister Welcomes ASEU Gyumri Branch Students
Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan received today a delegation of Armenia State Economics University Gyumri Branch students. In attendance was ASEU Rector Koryun Atoyan. The meeting was meant to address the situation faced over the election of a student council president. The Student Council (SC) members said to be pleased with the conditions available at the University in general, though they had some concerns regarding the procedure for election of a student council chairperson. Particular... more →
16.05.2014
PM Receives Newly Appointed Norway Ambassador
Hovik Abrahamyan received Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Kingdom of Norway Leydulv Atle Namtvedt (residence in Moscow). Congratulating the Ambassador on assumption of office, the Prime Minister wished him every success. Hovik Abrahamyan said his government will assist the diplomat to strengthen the friendly relations between the two countries. Congratulating Hovik Abrahamyan on appointment, the Ambassador assured of his readiness to make every effort in order to... more →
16.05.2014
Meeting in the National Assembly
On May 16 the NA Deputy Speaker Hermine Naghdalyan met with Andriy Shevchenko, the member of the Ukrainian Parliament, Kateryna Ryabiko, Officer at the OSCE/ODIHR Democratic Governance and Gender Issues Division and Jemma Hasratyan, Chair of the Association of Women with University Education. Andriy Shevchenko noted that they had already met with the members of the four parliamentary factions and had discussed the issues concerning them. At his request Hermine Naghdalyan also presented... more →
16.05.2014
EU, Armenia Set To Deepen Cooperation
Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan received Head of EU Delegation to Armenia, EU Ambassador Traian Hristea. Hovik Abrahamyan said his government will build on the joint effort by taking practical steps to deepen bilateral cooperation. Congratulating Hovik Abrahamyan on appointment to the post of Prime Minister, Traian Hristea highly valued their constructive joint efforts made while Mr. Abrahamyan was the Speaker of the National Assembly, which according to the Ambassador, is a good... more →
16.05.2014
Government to Use Every Possible Tool in Support of SME
Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan met with the representatives of small and medium-size businesses. The meeting was attended by National Assembly Vice President Hermine Naghdalyan, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Territorial Administration Armen Gevorgyan, Minister of Finance Gagik Khachatryan, Economy Minister Karen Cheshmarityan, as well as numerous civil society representatives. Addressing those present, the Premier said, “ Well aware of the role of small and medium-size... more →