Government Keeps Promise: Funded Pension Bill Is In National Assembly
A Cabinet sitting was held today, chaired by Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan. The government approved a bill on suspension of Article 76 of the Funded Pension Law. The aforementioned article shall be suspended until the enactment of the legislative package to ensure full enforcement of the Constitutional Court’s April 2, 2014 ruling. Under the applicable law, in case of failure to make a mandatory retirement payment within the established deadlines, the citizen will have to pay a... more »
Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan’s Remarks On Pension Reform
Dear Colleagues, Over the past few days, I took the opportunity to get familiarized with the concerns available in connection with the ongoing pension reform. I have talked to the participants of “I oppose” movement. I have discussed the matter with the parliamentary parties and examined in all detail the reasons provided by them. I have held consultations with the President of the Republic, as well as with my colleagues from the Republican Party, and I am prepared now to... more »
Hovik Abrahamyan Introduces Newly Appointed Minister of Economy Karen Cheshmarityan
Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan introduced newly appointed Minister of Economy Karen Cheshmarityan to the staff of the Ministry of Economy. Thanking former Minister Vahram Avanesyan for joint work and cooperation, the Prime Minister noted that in the future as well Mr Avanesian will use his knowledge and long experience for the development of our country. “I think that the appointment of Mr Cheshmaritian is appropriate. He used to work at the Government and the National... more »
