President of France Emmanuel Macron has sent a letter of support to Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan. The letter reads: “Dear Mr. Prime Minister, dear Nikol, I was pleased to learn of your recovery from COVID-19, and I am happy that you and your family are in good health again. Today both France and Armenia are facing major healthcare, social and economic challenges. The crisis cannot force us to back down. Instead, we should see it as a unique opportunity to make joint...
The Commission for Coordination of Activities to Prevent the Spread of Coronavirus in the Republic of Armenia met in the Office of Government, chaired by Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan. The discussion was attended by the heads of departments representing the financial and economic sector, MPs from the relevant National Assembly commissions, government officials responsible for the proposed anti-crisis measures. Minister of Economy Tigran Khachatryan presented a summary analysis of the...
A Cabinet meeting was held today, chaired by Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan. Before proceeding to the agenda, the Cabinet members referred to the epidemiological situation in Armenia. To begin with, the Premier noted that courtyards are the primary breeding ground for coronavirus infection. “We must pay special attention to courtyards, especially in the evening hours, and in this regard, representatives of state bodies and volunteers should do a great job. The task is to comply...
Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan today received Special Advisor to the WHO Europe Regional Director Michel Thieren who is heading a mission to explore the coronavirus situation in Armenia and present corresponding recommendations. Prime Minister Pashinyan appreciated the ongoing close cooperation between the Armenian government and the World Health Organization, as well as the Organization’s technical support in the fight against the novel coronavirus. Nikol Pashinyan highlighted the...
Chaired by Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan, the Government is discussing ministries’ applications for the 2021-2023 Medium Term Expenditure Framework (MTEF). Reference will be made to the indicators envisaged in individual sectors, the budget framework and the proposed programs. Applications were submitted considering different crisis scenarios and developments. Prime Minister Pashinyan underscored that the bids shall be approved based on ministries’ performance record,...
Dear Mr. President, I regret to inform you that I will not be able to participate in the celebrations dedicated to the 75th anniversary of Victory in the Great Patriotic War. As you know, I accepted your invitation to attend the ceremonies with pleasure. However, the ongoing coronavirus-related situation prevents me from making the planned trip. In view of the above, I decided to refrain from my visit to Moscow, which, as you know, had been discussed in all detail and agreed upon...
24.06.2020PM Receives WHO Mission Head
