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24.04.2014
Support shown to the resident of Yerevan survived in the Genocide
On the instruction of Yerevan Mayor Taron Margaryan, on the event of the 99th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide some visits were organized by the Department of Social Welfare to the residents of Yerevan survived in the Genocide and corresponding social support was rendered to them. Unfortunately, their number is decreasing year by year and today only 12 people survived in the Genocide are living in the capital. “Our fellow citizens survived in the Genocide are at the focus of... more →
24.04.2014
President Serzh Sargsyan who is the Czech Republic on a working visit, today took part in a high-level meeting held on the occasion of the 5th anniversary of the Eastern Partnership. At the meeting, the President made a statement. *** Statement by the President of the Republic of Armenia Serzh Sargsyan at the High-level Meeting on the 5th Anniversary of the Eastern Partnership Distinguished President Zeman, Dear Colleagues, Ladies and Gentlemen, At the outset I would... more →
23.04.2014
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 Assembly... more →
23.04.2014
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 →
23.04.2014
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 →
23.04.2014
Eduard Sharmazanov Receives the Delegation Led by the Minister of National Defence of Lithuania
On April 23 the NA Acting President Eduard Sharmazanov received the delegation led by Juozas Olekas, Minister of National Defence of the Republic of Lithuania. The Chairman of the NA Standing Committee on Defense, National Security and Internal Affairs Koryun Nahapetyan and the First Deputy of the RA Minister of Defense Davit Tonoyan attended the meeting. Eduard Sharmazanov recorded with satisfaction that during the recent years a significant progress had been registered in... more →