Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan held a consultation, during which issues on agriculture development and introduction of modern technologies were discussed. In particular, the meeting referred to the opportunities offered by the drip irrigation systems, hail-proof nets, increased efficiency of anti-hail stations and planned programs. “It seems to be obvious that we are facing problems in this sphere, but it is also obvious that we see prospects, and we need to effectively implement...
Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan attended the presentation of www.divanaget.am website at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Armenia. The website presents the 100-year history of Armenian diplomacy, the foreign ministers of the three Armenian republics, details of their activities and information about Armenian diplomats. The Premier said important and significant work had been done. “I think that the history of the First Armenian Republic, Soviet Armenia and the...
A Cabinet sitting was held today, chaired by Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan. The meeting first approved the Government’s legislative initiative concerning the draft law on amnesty for a number of administrative offenses. There is a huge number of overdue fines and penalties for administrative offenses envisaged under the RA Code on Administrative Offenses that have not been settled due to the socio-economic conditions in the country. The proposed bill suggests exempting from...
Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan received Zareh Sinanyan, Mayor of Glendale, California, which is home to many Armenians. “Our compatriots from Los Angeles and Glendale provided valuable support during the political processes which took place in Armenia. We hope that the support will be inclusive in its content during the post-revolutionary period,” the Prime Minister said, hopeful that the ties between Yerevan and Glendale will be strengthened ahead. In turn, Zareh...
Attended by bank executives, Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan held a consultative meeting to discuss the problem of accumulated fines and penalties for agricultural and consumer loans. “As you may know, for its part, the government has taken some measures and decisions on the matter at hand. We hope that the legislative amendments will allow us to achieve some positive changes in this area and make the bad loans serviced and managed. Of course, this is the most important problem, we...
Today, Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan visited the U.S. Embassy in Armenia on the occasion of United States Independence Day. On behalf of the Armenian government and the people of Armenia, Nikol Pashinyan congratulated Ambassador Richard Mills, the Embassy staff and the friendly people of the United States, wishing them prosperity and continued development. The U.S. Ambassador thanked the Prime Minister of Armenia for the visit and congratulations. “On this beautiful day, as our...
