Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan held a consultation to discuss the draft strategy for the development of agriculture in 2020-2030. Minister of Economy Tigran Khachatryan and Deputy Minister Artak Kamalyan presented in all detail the goals and priorities set pout in the strategy, which were identified considering the impact of emerging challenges. Tigran Khachatryan said that the strategy covers sustainable agriculture, innovative solutions, as well as high value-added, export-oriented,...
Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan has sent a congratulatory message to UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson on Conservative Party’s victory in the latest parliamentary elections. “On behalf of the Government of the Republic of Armenia, I extend my sincere congratulations and best wishes on the overwhelming victory in elections and your re-appointment as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom. I wish you fruitful work and ever new achievements. I would like to reaffirm the interest...
Chaired by Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan, the Government today discussed Defense Ministry’s budget request for 2020. The Premier first referred to the Armenian Genocide Resolution passed by the U.S. Senate. “The U.S. Senate unanimously adopted a resolution recognizing and condemning the Genocide of Armenians. On behalf of the Armenian people, I wish to extend a vote of thanks to all members of the U.S. Senate, as well as to the members of the House of Representatives....
Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan received newly appointed Head of International Monetary Fund (IMF) Mission in Armenia Nathan Porter. The meeting was attended by IMF Resident Representative Yulia Ustyugova. Congratulating Nathan Porter on assuming office, the Prime Minister appreciated the ongoing cooperation with the IMF and the Fund’s continued assistance to the Government’s economic agenda. Coming to the economic situation in Armenia, Nikol Pashinyan noted that more than 7%...
A Cabinet meeting was held today, chaired by Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan. The Government approved the Strategic Plan for Development and Improvement of Administration of the State Revenue Committee of the Republic of Armenia for 2020-2024, which will help enforce the basic set of principles and guidelines for tax and customs authorities, as well as comply with the commitments assumed before international organizations. The document outlines the priorities for the coming years, aimed at...
Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan received World Bank Regional Director for the South Caucasus Sebastian Molineus. The meeting was attended by World Bank Armenia Mission Head Sylvie Bossoutrot. Pleased with the ongoing partnership with the World Bank, the Prime Minister emphasized that the cooperation framework is fully consistent with his government’s priorities and his vision of Armenia’s development. Nikol Pashinyan pointed out that the Armenian economy saw remarkable growth...