A Cabinet meeting was held today, chaired by Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan. Before discussing the agenda, the Prime Minister referred to the epidemiological situation, noting that a significant increase in the number of coronavirus infections was registered in the country after quite a long break: more than 700 new cases were detected per day. The Premier stressed the need to comply with the anti-epidemic rules so that there is no need to apply additional restrictions. “I am...
Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan held a consultative meeting with the senior officers of the Armed Forces at Defense Ministry Headquarters. The meeting was attended by Defense Minister Vagharshak Harutyunyan, the Deputy Chiefs of the General Staff, Lieutenant General Artak Davtyan and others. Addressing those present, the Prime Minister said: “Generals and Officers, Dear colleagues, I am pleased to see you. Indeed, we would all like this meeting to take place in a slightly...
Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan chaired a consultative meeting to discuss progress in construction, ongoing activities and further steps of the Foreign Economic Activity (FEA) Service Center in Gyumri. State Revenue Committee Chairman Eduard Hovhannisyan reported that the first stage of construction is over; design work for the second stage is nearing completion; the second stage of construction will start in the near future. Analytical data were presented on the first stage, including the...
Today, Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan traveled to Gegharkunik Marz to discuss ongoing and upcoming programs and strategic issues. The consultation was attended by Minister of Territorial Administration and Infrastructure Suren Papikyan, Deputy Minister of Economy Tigran Gabrielyan, Gegharkunik Marz Governor Gnel Sanosyan, Deputy Governors and other officials. Prior to discussing the agenda, Nikol Pashinyan noted: “We are today holding a regular regional consultation in Gegharkunik...
Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan today traveled to Gegharkunik Marz of Armenia. Accompanied by Minister of Territorial Administration and infrastructure Suren Papikyan, Minister of Education, Science, Culture and Sports Vahram Dumanyan, Gegharkunik Marz Governor Gnel Sanosyan, the Premier first visited Secondary School N2 in Gavar to get acquainted with the ongoing reconstruction activities. The school was built in 1967. A study carried out in 2016 revealed that the building was in...
Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan had a telephone conversation with U.S. Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken. Nikol Pashinyan first congratulated Mr. Blinken on being appointed to such a high state position. Speaking about the bilateral relations, Prime Minister Pashinyan appreciated the U.S. Government’s continued support to Armenia and the role played by the United States within the OSCE Minsk Group. The parties next referred to the situation established in the region following the...
