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...
Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan held a consultation with the heads of public administration bodies to discuss issues related to the allocation of extra budgetary funds. Addressing the meeting, the Prime Minister stated, in part: “I have already declared that this year we expect to have an excess of 62 billion drams in the revenue side of the State budget; more precisely, we are not expecting, but we are sure to exceed the planned receipts by at least 62 billion drams this year, and...
Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan called a consultative meeting to discuss issues related to the reform of the Family Vulnerability Assessment System in Armenia. First, a brief analysis was presented on the situation, evaluation principles, assistant types and deficiencies revealed in the Family Vulnerability Assessment System (PAROS), effective since 1994. As deficiencies, the report specified the involvement of the same families in the system, the application of human factor-induced...