A Cabinet meeting was held today, chaired by Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan. Before discussing the agenda issues, the Prime Minister made the following statement: “I hope you are in a good mood today and satisfied with the fact that the National Assembly has given the government a vote of confidence. Yesterday, the Government Program was approved by the National Assembly and, as agreed, now we have to adopt a program of activities that stem from the Program. Let us agree that...
Late today, Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan and his spouse Anna Hakobyan joined RA President Armen Sarkissian and Mrs. Nune Sarkissian to attend the opening ceremony of the 14th Aram Khachaturian International Contest. Accompanied by the Contest’s official orchestra - the Armenian State Symphonic Orchestra – cellist Narek Hakhnazaryan performed the concert-rhapsody by Aram Khachaturian. The Contest will be held on June 6-14.
Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan received Yulia Ustyugova, Permanent Representative of the International Monetary Fund in the Republic of Armenia. The Premier appreciated the ongoing close cooperation with the International Monetary Fund and the assistance provided by the IMF for Armenia’s economic reforms. Nikol Pashinyan emphasized that spending efficiency and financial discipline are among his government’s key priorities. The IMF Permanent Representative briefed the Prime...
Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan received Bernhard Matthias Kiesler, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Federal Republic of Germany to the Republic of Armenia. The Premier attached importance to the development of the Armenian-German partnership and went on to assure that his government will take steps to reinvigorate political and economic ties between the two countries. “We welcome the programs implemented by Germany in the field of infrastructure development...
Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan received Head of EU Delegation to Armenia, Ambassador Piotr Świtalski. Stressing the importance of continued furtherance of cooperation with the European Union, the Prime Minister touched upon his government’s priorities and programs. Nikol Pashinyan emphasized that the recent events went a long way toward developing and strengthening democracy in Armenia. He pointed out that the favorable atmosphere established in our country will give fresh...
Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan visited the Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin to meet with Supreme Spiritual Council and bishopric class annual meeting participants. Supreme Patriarch and Catholicos of All Armenians, His Holiness Karekin II first congratulated Prime Minister Pashinyan on his birthday and wished him every success for the sake of the Republic of Armenia and the Armenian people. With reference to Armenia’s latest political developments, His Holiness Karekin II...