Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan received a delegation led by Garnik Mkrtchyan, Chairman of the Central Board of the Armenian General Athletic Union (AGAU). Welcoming the guests, the Prime Minister highly appreciated AGAU’s contribution to the cause of preserving the Armenian identity and expressed readiness to support the Union’s initiatives and disseminate the ideas advocated by the AGAU. The guests congratulated Nikol Pashinyan on assuming the office of Prime Minister and...
Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan received a delegation led by Demetris Syllouris, President of the House of Representatives of the Republic of Cyprus. Welcoming the guests, Prime Minister Pashinyan noted that the relations between Armenia and Cyprus have historical roots, and there is no lack of reciprocated affection between the two peoples. “I am glad that our countries have shared views on regional issues. We highly value your country’s role in terms of worldwide recognition...
An extraordinary Cabinet meeting was held today, chaired by Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan. Two issues were discussed at the meeting. The Executive established the subordination of subordinate bodies to ministries. According to Article 159 of the Constitution of the Republic of Armenia, the system of public administration incorporates the ministries, as well as the bodies subordinated to the Government, the Prime Minister and the ministries. The reference note says that the subordinate...
Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan received Lukas Gasser, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Swiss Confederation to the Republic of Armenia. Highlighting the development of the Armenian-Swiss relationships, the Prime Minister said the two countries boast high-level political intercourse. He considered it necessary to intensify efforts with a view to adding momentum to economic cooperation based on the existing potentialities. The head of the Armenian government thanked the...
Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan received a delegation led by Gallup International Association (GIA) President Kancho Stoychev. The Premier welcomed the holding of the 71st annual GIA forum in Yerevan and the participation of international experts. Nikol Pashinyan stressed the need for continued improvement in the quality of political studies, exchange of experience and analysis-based objective assessment of upcoming reforms, government’s activities and etc. The Head of Government...
Attended by RA President Armen Sarkissian, today, for the first time in Armenia’s history, the members of the new government were sworn in at the Presidential Palace. Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan was the first to take the floor and read out the text of the oath: “For the sake of achieving the national goals and strengthening the Homeland, I swear to fulfill in good faith all the duties assumed before the people, observe the Constitution and laws, promote the sovereignty and...