YEREVAN. - Prime Minister of Armenia Karen Karapetyan on Saturday chaired a consultation during which the implementation process of the Armenian Government program was discussed.

The heads of state administration authorities reported on the actions implemented in their respective spheres, as well as the reasons for non-implementation or improper implementation of certain points stipulated by the program.

The Premier referred to the terms and quality of the performance of the state administration bodies, instructing them to observe the work discipline.

During the consultation, the participants also touched on the implementation process of investment programs submitted to the agencies. Karapetyan instructed to continue the consistent work in this direction and keep this issue under constant control.  

Afterwards, the ministers of Agriculture, Sport and Youth Affairs, as well as Labor and Social Affairs of Armenia reported on the implementation process of priority issues and actions.

“The priority issues and programs of each agency for 2017 should be specific—with precise terms, responsible persons and results,”the Premier noted, adding that during consultations in such a format the priority issues and programs of several agencies will be discussed so that all the Government members are aware of each others’ activity.

Karapetyan was also briefed on the public awareness work in respect of the programs and actions implemented by state agencies. He once again underscored the importance of Government-public link, urging to be active.