Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan today hosted about 280 school-leavers from border communities at his government residence. The Premier congratulated them on the Last Bell and wished them every success. Nikol Pashinyan urged the visiting graduates to pay greater attention to education and learning and to be consistent in this matter in their future activities. “I want to congratulate all Armenian school-leavers with the Last Bell, and wish them every success in New Armenia. New...
Chaired by Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan, the Military-Industrial Commission of the Republic of Armenia met today in the Office of Government. Opening the meeting, the Prime Minister stressed that the defense industry is a priority for the Government of Armenia, and the latter has developed serious programs and goals relating to this sphere. Nikol Pashinyan touched upon the structural changes within the Government, as a result of which the Ministry of High-Tech Industry shall be...
A Cabinet meeting was held today, chaired by Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan. The Government adopted a relevant decision to establish the exact size of extra payments, define the concept of and the criteria for the exercise of military service under special conditions. Defense Minister Davit Tonoyan noted that in order to comply with the Prime Minister’s directive to increase servicemen’s salaries, a bump on wages is envisaged for the exercise of official duties that will...
Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan today received Harald zur Hausen who received the Nobel Prize in Physiology and Medicine in 2008. Greeting the renowned scientist, the Prime Minister highly appreciated his contribution to the development of healthcare in the world. Nikol Pashinyan said the Government of the Republic of Armenia highlights the need for safe and effective vaccination to prevent infectious diseases among the population. The Premier noted that Mr. Hausen’s long experience...
Dear Mr. Ter-Tadevosyan, On behalf of the Government of the Republic of Armenia and on my own behalf, I cordially congratulate you on your 80th birthday anniversary. Your past activities, your devotion and services to the Motherland have earned you our people’s great love and respect. Invaluable is your contribution to the Artsakh Liberation War and, in particular, to the liberation of Shushi and other victories. You are a vivid example of patriotism for the younger...
Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan today had a telephone conversation with Secretary General of the Council of Europe Thorbjørn Jagland about the current situation in Armenia. The parties agreed that the fight against corruption and the judiciary reform should proceed in conformity with the Constitution, the relevant international standards and Armenia’s obligations as a member State of the Council of Europe. Thorbjørn Jagland confirmed the Organisation’s full...
