Government taking steps to curb extreme poverty among pensioners and beneficiaries
A regular Cabinet meeting was held today, chaired by Acting First Deputy Prime Minister Ararat Mirzoyan. First, the Government amended one of its precious decisions in a bid to curb extreme poverty among those receiving benefits for old age, disability, and for the loss of the breadwinner. Accordingly, the amount of the military allowance for active servicemen with third-degree disability (currently 18,000 drams) and the benefit for families of a deceased active serviceman due to loss of... more »
Extraordinary Cabinet meeting held in Government
An extraordinary Cabinet meeting was held today, chaired by Acting First Deputy Prime Minister Ararat Mirzoyan. Prior to the discussion of the agenda, Ararat Mirzoyan touched upon the individuals’ income declaration-related information circulated in the mass media and social networks. “No tax burden will be added without public discussion or public consent. It should be borne in mind that various ideas can be discussed, and discussions can often be manipulative, distorted... more »
Government holds regular Cabinet meeting
A regular Cabinet meeting was held today, chaired by Acting First Deputy Prime Minister Ararat Mirzoyan. In order to organize the preparations for and implementation of early parliamentary elections as stipulated in the Electoral Code of the Republic of Armenia constitutional law of the Republic of Armenia, the Government adopted a decision on financing the preparations and holding of extraordinary elections, scheduled for December 9, 2018. Accordingly, 2,707,144.2 thousand drams will... more »
Government approves 2019 State Budget Bill
A Cabinet meeting was held today, chaired by First Deputy Prime Minister Ararat Mirzoyan. The meeting first discussed and approved the government’s legislative initiative on the 2019 State budget bill of the Republic of Armenia. Accordingly, the consolidated budget revenue is estimated at 1.533.7 billion drams (less inter-budgetary transfers), expenditures - 1.685.3 billion drams (without inter-budgetary transfers), and the deficit at 151.6 billion drams in 2019. The community... more »
Government to support land users in border areas
A regular Cabinet meeting was held today, chaired by First Deputy Prime Minister Ararat Mirzoyan. The Government first made a decision to ensure efficient use of arable land, increase the level of grain security, enhance efficiency and targeting of agricultural subsidies, and mitigate territorial development disparities. State support shall be provided to vulnerable land users in 37 border villages at the rate of 60,000 drams per 1 hectare of winter cereal crops actually sown for the 2019... more »
German Chancellor Angela Merkel to Visit Armenia
On August 24-25, 2018, Angela Merkel, the Chancellor of the Federal Republic of Germany, will be paying an official visit to Armenia. In the framework of the visit, Armenian-German high-level talks will be held, led by Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan and German Chancellor Angela Merkel. The Prime Minister of Armenia and the German Chancellor will sum up the results of the talks at a joint press conference. During her visit, Chancellor Angela Merkel will also meet with Armenian... more »
The RA First Deputy Prime Minister’s Speech at the High Level Political Forum on Sustainable Development
The High-Level Political Forum on Sustainable Development was held on July 17, 2018, where the First Deputy PM Ararat Mirzoyan introduced Armenia’s first Voluntary National Review, summarizing the government’s aims, targets, and progress towards the sustainable development agenda. In his speech, Mr. Mirzoyan presented the values at the heart of the non-violent revolution in Armenia and the priorities of the new Armenian government. He further stressed the Government's efforts... more »
Deputy Prime Minister Mher Grigoryan receives World Bank representatives
Deputy Prime Minister Mher Grigoryan received a delegation led by World Bank Country Manager for Armenia Sylvie Bossoutrot. Pleased with the ongoing cooperation between Armenia and the World Bank, the parties touched upon the programs implemented in different spheres. Highly appreciative of the WB’s consulting and research services, the Deputy Prime Minister said they promote the development of Armenia’s socio-economic systems. The interlocutors exchanged views on... more »
Deputy PM Mher Grigoryan receives ADB Country Manager for Armenia
Deputy Prime Minister Mher Grigoryan received Shane Rosenthal, Asian Development Bank (ADB) Armenia Office Director. Congratulating Mher Grigoryan on being elected as Deputy Prime Minister, Shane Rosenthal expressed the hope that the wealth of his past experience would help him work effectively for the benefit of the Republic of Armenia. Mr. Rosenthal briefed the Deputy Prime Minister on the process of cooperation with the Government of Armenia in the fields of infrastructure development,... more »
Deputy Prime Minister Mher Grigoryan meets with UN Resident Coordinator in Armenia
Deputy Prime Minister Mher Grigoryan received Shombi Sharp, the UN Resident Coordinator and UNDP Development Program Permanent Representative in Armenia. Welcoming the guest, the Deputy Prime Minister highly appreciated the efforts and the programs implemented in important sectors by the UN Office in Armenia. Thankful for the reception and appreciation, the UN Permanent Representative congratulated Mher Grigoryan on his appointment to the post of Deputy Prime Minister. Shombi Sharp... more »
