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05.05.2014
Prime Minister: we will support farmers with specific programs
Accompanied by Minister of Agriculture Sergo Karapetyan, Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan visited Verin Artashat and Norashen village communities in Ararat Marz on May 4, 2014. The Premier met with local farmers in a bid to get acquainted with their problems and answer the questions of interest, if any. Addressing the farmers, Hovik Abrahamyan said that agriculture is seen as a priority area in order to boost farming in Armenia. “ We will support farmers with specific programs and... more →
05.05.2014
It was instructed to strengthen the control over building sites arrangement
During the regular working conference Yerevan Mayor Taron Margaryan was reported that everyday control over the arrangement of building sites was still going on. The head of the Department of Urban Development and Land Control reported that about 100 building organizations had been sent written warnings concerning securing of the necessary conditions at building sites. It was instructed to form corresponding working groups and to strengthen the control. ''Within two recent year... more →
05.05.2014
PM Introduces Newly Appointed Sport, Youth Affairs Minister
Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan introduced newly appointed Minister of Sport and Youth Affairs Gabriel Ghazaryan to Ministry staff. Thanking former Minister Yuri Vardanyan for joint work, the Prime Minister noted that the legendary athlete’s skills, knowledge and experience will keep on promoting sports in Armenia. Introducing the newly appointed Minister, the Prime Minister stated in part, “I hope you will try to build on the reforms underway in the ministry. Sport is an... more →
05.05.2014
RA NA President Galust Sahakyan Visits the Mother See Holy Etchmiadzin
On May 5 the RA NA President Galust Sahakyan visited the Mother See Holy Etchmiadzin. During the meeting with His Holiness Karekin II, Supreme Patriarch and Catholicos of All Armenians, legislative issues relating to church-state relations were discussed, the unique role of the Armenian Apostolic Church in the life of the country and the people was highly appreciated, and the effective cooperation formed between the Armenian Church and the RA National Assembly was highlighted. His... more →
02.05.2014
PM Visits Byureghavan Boarding School In Wake Of OHRD Disclosure
In connection with the high-profile disclosure of facts submitted by the Office of Human Rights Defender, Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan paid a surprise visit to the Byureghavan boarding school for child care and protection under the Ministry of Labor and Social Affairs. Hovik Abrahamyan was accompanied by MP Ruzanna Muradyan, Minister of Labor and Social Affairs Artem Asatryan, Kotayk Marz Governor Kovalenko Shahgaldyan, HRD Karen Andreasyan. In the presence of the Director and the... more →
30.04.2014
The visit of the RPA Women’s Council to the People's Republic of China
On April 21-25 at the initiation of the All-China Women's Federation the RPA Women’s Council delegation headed by the Chairman of the Women’s Council, the NA Vice-president Hermineh Naghdalyan paid a visit to the People's Republic of China. The delegation included members of the RPA Women’s Council: the NA Deputy Karine Achemyan, the Chairman of the Finance–Economic Committee Naira Nahapetyan, the Deputy Head of the Health Care department of Yerevan... more →