Today, Acting Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan held a consultation to discuss traffic safety-related structural and institutional changes. Addressing the meeting, Nikol Pashinyan stated, in part, “In general, the recent political changes in Armenia have quite reasonably set new tasks before the Armenian Police. Of course, this transitional period should have been very difficult for the police. Nevertheless, based on the results of our six-month work, we can say that the police, in...
Acting Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan today received the Social Democratic Hnchakian Party (SDHP) Central Board delegation, headed by Board Chairman Hambik Sarafian. The meeting discussed issues related to Armenia-Diaspora relations, as well as the ongoing political transformations in Armenia. Appreciating the role played by the Social Democratic Hnchakian Party in preserving the Armenian identity, strengthening cooperation between Armenia and the Diaspora, Nikol Pashinyan expressed hope...
Acting Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan had a face-to-face meeting with Artsakh President Bako Sahakyan in Stepanakert, after which a meeting in a larger format was held. During the private interview, the interlocutors addressed a wide range of issues related to the cooperation between the two Armenian states. Nikol Pashinyan and Bako Sahakyan highlighted the strengthening of intra-Armenian ties, including through closer and multifaceted cooperation between Armenia and Artsakh. The Defense...
A regular Cabinet meeting was held today, chaired by Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan. The Government will provide 167.954 million drams to regional administrations in Aragatsotn, Ararat, Armavir, Lori, Gegharkunik, Vayots Dzor and Shirak marzes in addition to the grants already provided from the 2018 state budget of the Republic of Armenia. The reference note says that 173 out of 230 applications submitted by communities had been approved in first nine months of 2018. The grant programs...
Acting Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan today received Gianni Buquicchio, President of the Venice Commission of the Council of Europe. Welcoming the guest, Nikol Pashinyan thanked the Venice Commission for advisory assistance provided in the process of amending the Electoral Code of Armenia. Noting that the electoral reform is aimed at creating a free, fair and transparent electoral system, the Acting Prime Minister said his government prioritizes the ongoing close cooperation with the...
Acting Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan received U.S.-Armenian philanthropist Mike Sarian, President of Operations at Prime Healthcare Services, Inc. A prominent figure in the U.S. healthcare industry, Mr. Sarian serves as the CEO of a major network of 45 hospitals in 14 States. Welcoming Mike Sarian’s first-ever visit to Armenia, the Acting Prime Minister highly valued his many years of professional activity, his active role in Armenian-Americans’ community life and in the...
