A Cabinet meeting was held today, chaired by Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan. The meeting approved the Government’s legislative initiative on draft amendments to the laws of the Republic of Armenia “On State Pensions” and “On State Benefits.” The aim of the bills is to increase the efficiency of the process of paying pensions and care benefits. As a result, a transition will be made to the non-cash payment of pensions and care benefits, ensuring targeted...
On December 3, Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan received Foreign Ministers of Armenia and Artsakh Zohrab Mnatsakanyan and Masis Mayilyan. The meeting focused on issues of cooperation between Armenia and Artsakh in the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict settlement process. The interlocutors stressed the importance of holdings similar meetings on a regular basis in order to sum up the joint work and outline future activities. During the meeting, views were exchanged on the developments in the...
Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan held a consultative meeting to discuss the problems of disabled persons and identify the ways of dealing with them. Addressing the meeting, the Prime Minister noted that December 3 is the International Day of Persons with Disabilities, as proclaimed by the UN, which has been celebrated since 1992. “This year’s motto is: “Ensuring active participation of persons with disabilities in social life - the implementation of the 2030 Agenda for...
Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan received Minister of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates of Jordan Ayman Al Safadi. Welcoming the Jordanian Minister’s visit to Armenia, Nikol Pashinyan said it would give new impetus and energy to the friendly relations between the two countries. Evoking the historically deeply rooted bonds between the two nations, Nikol Pashinyan noted that the Government of Armenia is eager to develop multifaceted relationship with Jordan. The Premier highlighted the...
Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan attended the inauguration of ADM Diamonds plant in Abovyan. The company has 3600 square meters of production area and some 700 employees. About USD 3.5 million was invested in the project. The exports volume is expected to reach the mark of USD 100 million by 2020. The Premier got familiarized with the diamond processing process and the company’s business plans. Nikol Pashinyan highlighted the development of this sector in our country, assuring that...
RA Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan and Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan met with those political figures running for the upcoming presidential election in Artsakh: the leader of the Artsakh Democratic Party, incumbent Speaker of the National Assembly of Artsakh Ashot Ghoulian, incumbent Foreign Minister of Artsakh Masis Mayilyan, Free Homeland party leader Arayik Harutyunyan. In attendance was ARF Central Committee representative in Artsakh, Dashnaktsutyun parliamentary faction member...
