Chaired by Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan, the Government held another discussion of anti-crisis measures to curb the adverse economic impact of COVID-19. The Premier was briefed on the progress in the ongoing social programs. Assistance is being provided under the 7th program. The lists of the 8th program beneficiaries are being finalized. The application procedures for the 9th and 10th activities are being worked out and will start to function from next week after expedited circulation...
Chaired by Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan, the Commission for Coordination of Anti-Pandemic Action met today in the Office of Government. Minister of Healthcare Arsen Torosyan gave updated statistics of confirmed infections in Armenia. He reported on the dynamics and health status of those infected. Deputy Prime Minister, Emergency Situations Commandant Tigran Avinyan touched upon the steps taken as part of the Government’s anti-pandemic policy. He noted that the proposed IT tools,...
Chaired by Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan, a regular meeting was held in the Office of Government to discuss ways of addressing the pandemic-caused socio-economic problems. The meeting first reviewed progress in the ongoing activities aimed at curbing the economic impact of the outbreak of COVID-19. In particular, it was reported that applications for providing credit resources to economic entities at preferential conditions worth 8.5 billion drams have already been approved, which is a...
A Cabinet meeting was held today, chaired by Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan. The Government approved a 10th action as part of its effort to offset the impact of COVID-19, which provides for a one-time grant in support of those entities considered to be micro-businesses since January 1, 2010 under the Tax Code of the Republic of Armenia. The grant is available at the rate of 10 percent of beneficiaries’ posted turnover for the first quarter of 2020, but not more than the twofold of...
Chaired by Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan, a regular meeting was held in the Office of Government to discuss ways of addressing the pandemic-caused socio-economic problems. The Prime Minister was briefed on the steps taken by the Government to neutralize the economic impact of COVID-19. He was told that several business entities had submitted loan applications under the first program, many of which were complied with to a total amount of AMD 1,433 million. 194 farmer bids have so far been...
Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan chaired a consultative meeting, which discussed the ongoing loan-supported tourism and waste management programs. USD 55 million was said to have been made available under the Tourism and Infrastructure Development Program Support Facility, while only 6 million dollars has been spent since 2016. In the meantime, 4 billion drams will be invested in the framework of the program in 2020. Efforts are underway in Ararat, Vayots-Dzor, Syunik, Shirak and Kotayk...
