Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan held a telephone conversation with RF Premier Mikhail Mishustin. The two heads of government discussed the process of organizing cargo transportation between Armenia and Russia following the Russian government’s decision to apply new restrictions on the borders of the Russian Federation. Nikol Pashinyan and Mikhail Mishustin agreed that cargo transportation from Russia to Armenia will continue to be implemented on a regular basis, and the...
Chaired by Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan, the Government today continued discussing activities aimed at addressing the adverse impact of the coronavirus. The meeting specifically focused on the steps, tools and mechanisms for mitigating the situation for individual social groups. The ideas voiced during the previous discussion were summarized, and a number of proposals and recommendations were made to expand the coverage an the scope of the Government’s social assistance package....
Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan had a phone conversation with Prime Minister of Georgia Giorgi Gakharia. The two prime ministers exchanged information on the situation with the COVID-19 pandemic in their countries. The interlocutors discussed issues regarding the transit of Armenian goods through the territory of Georgia. Specific measures are being taken to ensure unimpeded transportation through the Upper Lars customs checkpoint. The two prime ministers will hold regular contacts to...
Chaired by Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan, the Government continues discussing a set of anti-crisis economic actions and proposals. The meeting discussed extra tools and opportunities to support businesses and provide assistance to specific social groups in addition to those activities approved at today’s Cabinet sitting. The heads and representatives of interested government agencies came up with a number of proposals and recommendations. The Prime Minister instructed to finalize...
A Cabinet meeting was held today, chaired by Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan. In order to prevent the spread of the novel coronavirus, like many other countries, Armenia has restricted, or in some cases, even suspended the activities of a number of business entities. To provide maximum support to businesses and citizens in the current situation, the Government today approved a comprehensive action plan to counter the adverse coronavirus impact and 5 measures to offset its economic...
The Government continues discussing its anti-crisis action plan and recommendations for economic recovery. The Cabinet members in attendance proposed tools to help businesses keep their jobs. They specifically suggested implementing social assistance programs for children whose parents have lost their jobs due to the crisis. The Head of Government highlighted the steps to ensure fair redistribution of resources. The Prime Minister instructed those concerned to finalize the programs...
