Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan chaired another consultation, which explored ways of implementing new anti-crisis measures in different economic sectors. “We have come together to discuss future action aimed at supporting the economy amid the ongoing crisis. We have already approved and implemented 22 anti-crisis programs, some of which are completed, while others are in progress. We will make decisions based on discussions held with the stakeholders, but we also need to adopt a...
An extraordinary Cabinet meeting was held today, chaired by Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan. Prior to discussing the agenda, Minister of Healthcare Arsen Torosyan provided a COVID-19 update for Armenia. The Government made a decision to extend the state of emergency for 30 days through September 11, 17:00 local time. Minister of Justice Rustam Badasyan noted that this is the 5th extension which, however, envisages a number of mitigations. The Minister presented the amended decision...
Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan held a meeting with President Armen Sarkissian, during which the parties discussed issues related to Armenia’s current policy agenda and development programs. President Armen Sarkissian - Mr. Prime Minister, I am glad for our meeting. This is not a regular office meeting: it goes in tune with the spirit of the time as it is being held in the open air. We are facing important problems. For several months now, Armenia has joined the global campaign...
Attended by RA President Armen Sarkissian and Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan, Environment Minister Romanos Petrosyan today was sworn in at the residence of the President of the Republic of Armenia. Reading out the text of the oath, Romanos Petrosyan stated: “For the sake of achieving the national goals and strengthening our homeland, I am hereby swearing to fulfill my commitments to the people in good faith, to abide by the laws and the Constitution of the Republic of Armenia, to...
Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan held a consultation to discuss a strategic program for improving tax administration and developing the State Revenue Committee. SRC Chairman Edward Hovhannisyan reported that the program features 5 strategic goals and 67 measures, aimed at improving tax and customs administration, increasing SRC system’s efficiency, easing the taxpayers’ administrative burden, combating the shadow, etc. He noted that 14 new activities were added to the...
Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan today visited MoD Military Unit N. The Premier toured the army unit to get a first-hand view of the operational situation and inspect servicemen’s social and living conditions. Taking the opportunity, Nikol Pashinyan called at the local canteen, greeted the servicemen in the middle of breakfast and went through the menu which complied with newly developed nutrition-based catering system. A group of distinguished servicemen were offered incentives...
10.08.2020PM Pashinyan visits MoD Military Unit N
