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Daily News Digest [23.12.2021]

Daily News Digest [23.12.2021]

We reaffirm our position regarding the inexpediency of closed meetings․ The response of the opposition factions to Pashinyan's proposal Alen Simonyan told the opposition factions proposal to hold a closed meeting with Nikol Pashinyan. The format of closed meeting on issues related to the Armenian people is unacceptable. The opposition factions stated that they would take part in the meeting exclusively in open, equal conditions, which was rejected, therefore, we confirm our position regarding the inexpediency of closed meetings. [Parliamentary factions "Armenia" (Hayastan) and "I have Honor" (Pativ Unem)]   The Azerbaijani Foreign Ministry appealed to Google. Baku demands to remove Armenian names of settlements in Artsakh The Azerbaijani Foreign Ministry appealed to Google through official diplomatic channels with a request to abandon the use of Armenian names of territories that came under Baku's control as a result of the 44-day war in Artsakh, Leyla Abdullayeva, the spokesperson of the Azerbaijani MFA said.   The candidate for the post of President of France Valérie Pécresse visited Artsakh The candidate for the post of President of France Valérie Pécresse visited Artsakh. Julien Nèny, a journalist from France TV, wrote this on Twitter: "Pécresse met with local political representatives. For security reasons, the visit was not covered by the majority of French media in Armenia, including France TV"   You enjoy the Government’s and my full support – PM Pashinyan receives newly-elected Mayor of Yerevan You should know that you enjoy my and the Government’s full support. The harmony between the Mayor, the Council of Elders, the Government, the political majority must create a synergy effect that will be better reflected in the lives of the resident of Yerevan. [Nikol Pashinyan to the newly-elected Mayor of Yerevan]   PM Pashinyan receives CSTO Secretary-General The main planning document of the CSTO's activities for next year has already been developed. It reflects all the priorities you announced at the autumn session in Dushanbe. Our states have confirmed that they are ready to work next year with the priorities that were proposed, including by the presiding country - Armenia. [CSTO Secretary General Stanislav Zas at the meeting with Nikol Pashinyan]   Mirzoyan presented the situation in the eastern border zone of Armenia to the CSTO Secretary General Stanislav Zas and stressed the need for practical steps aimed at increasing the level of stability and security. RA MFA Foreign Minister of Armenia Ararat Mirzoyan presented the situation in the eastern border zone of Armenia to the CSTO Secretary General Stanislav Zas and stressed the need for practical steps aimed at increasing the level of stability and security, according to the trilateral statement of November 26, 2021. [RA MFA]   Digital processes should have daily practical significance for people - Prime Minister We have quite a large digital agenda, but, unfortunately, we do not have the results we expect to have in pushing that agenda forward. Here we also have the issue of making decisions, and based on the results of the discussions, an idea has emerged to solve the issue of the agency promoting digitalization process. And there is a proposal to delegate this issue to the Central Bank, taking into account that the Central Bank and the banking system, so to speak, have an alive interest in this process. Particularly, when we study the experience and try to understand how the process took place in the countries that have serious success in this field, we come to the conclusion that it is very important that digital processes have a practical, vital significance for people and be applicable. On the other hand, we need to develop the processes so that people will inevitably work with digital platforms. [Nikol Pashinyan]   Coronavirus update On December 23 as of 11:00 in Armenia registered:Confirmed cases in total - 344 126 (+129)Recovered – 329 576 (+295)Active cases – 5 119Total tests – 2 516 680 (+6 885)Deaths – 7 936 (+15)Deaths, caused by other reasons – 1 495 (+1) [Ministry of Health]
21:23 - 23 December, 2021
Daily News Digest [22.12.2021]

Daily News Digest [22.12.2021]

PM Pashinyan and Russian Deputy PM discussed the activities of the trilateral working group headed by the Deputy Prime Ministers of Armenia, Russia and Azerbaijan Today, Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan received Deputy Prime Minister of the Russian Federation Alexei Overchuk. Nikol Pashinyan and Alexei Overchuk discussed issues related to the agenda of the Armenian-Russian cooperation and economic relations. The interlocutors referred to the volumes of bilateral trade turnover of 2021 and noted with satisfaction the growth in that direction. The sides highlighted joint efforts aimed at developing trade and economic, investment cooperation, and the full realization of the existing potential in the sphere. The parties exchanged views on the prospects for the restoration of transport communications in the South Caucasus and the activities of the trilateral working group headed by the Deputy Prime Ministers of Armenia, Russia and Azerbaijan.   PM Pashinyan meets with President Sarkissian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan met with President Armen Sarkissian. The ongoing programs and priorities of the Government, as well as the external and domestic challenges facing the country were discussed.   The Secretary of the Security Council Armen Grigoryan Met With CSTO Secretary-General Stanislav Zas Secretary of the Security Council Armen Grigoryan met with CSTO Secretary General Stanislav Zas. Armen Grigoryan presented the situation on the Armenian-Azerbaijani border, stressing that it is an important challenge of for Armenia. In this context, the sides noted the importance of ensuring conditions for the early start of the process of demarcation and delimitation of the Armenian-Azerbaijani border.   Hrachya Sargsyan was elected the new mayor of Yerevan Hrachya Sarkissian has been elected the new mayor of Yerevan with 57 votes "in favor" and 10 "against". Thus, Hayk Marutyan was relieved from the post of Mayor of Yerevan.   The Secretary of the Security Council Armen Grigoryan Met With Members of the Iran-Armenia Parliamentary Friendship Group of the Iranian Majles "Regional stability and security, inviolability of borders are red lines for Iran, and Tehran will not tolerate any territorial changes in the region," Mahmoud Ahmadi Bighash, a member of the Iran-Armenia Parliamentary Friendship Group said at a meeting with Secretary of the Security Council Armen Grigoryan. The Secretary of the Security Council also noted the importance of launching the Yerevan-Nakhichevan-Julfa railway, stressing that it will lead to the economic development of the countries of the region.   Ararat Mirzoyan and Sergey Lavrov stressed the importance of forming mechanisms for the delimitation and demarcation of the Armenian-Azerbaijani border Armenian Foreign Minister Ararat Mirzoyan held a telephone conversation with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov. A wide range of issues related to the implementation of the agreement reached in Sochi on November 26 were discussed. The importance of de֊escalation of the situation and steps aimed at increasing the level of stability and security on the Armenian-Azerbaijani border, the formation of mechanisms for the delimitation and demarcation of the border was noted. [RA MFA]   Armenians have yet to learn how to use the power of their diaspora. Armen Sarkissian in an interview with Asia Times Armenians have yet to learn how to use the power of their diaspora. And I’m working hard for that, because that’s one of the ways. People really don’t understand the power of the diaspora, how big it is, because it has never been used. We have to do a lot of things and one of these things is to change the constitution. [Armen Sarkissian]   Prime Minister of Armenia and the President of Azerbaijan exchanged constructively at the Eastern Partnership summit, instead of open confrontation. Josep Borrell It was striking that the Prime Minister of Armenia and the President of Azerbaijan, two countries that have been in open military conflict, exchanged constructively at the Eastern Partnership summit, instead of open confrontation. The discussion, which was more open than the diplomatic formalities that often dominate this type of meetings, confirmed that our Eastern partners have a strong demand for more cooperation and integration with the EU, and the EU is prepared to respond to this demand in a way that reaffirms its role as a significant geopolitical actor in the region. [Josep Borrell]   Shoygu called the Russian military a guarantor of peace in Nagorno Karabakh |armenpress.am| For more than a year, Russian peacekeepers have been providing conditions for the establishment of a peaceful life in Nagorno Karabakh and neighboring regions, and help to restore relations between Azerbaijan and Armenia. As for now, no serious incidents have been registered. The Russian military continues to act as a guarantor of peace also in Syria․ [Sergey Shoygu]   Coronavirus update On December 22 as of 11:00 in Armenia registered:Confirmed cases in total - 343 997 (+152)Recovered – 329 281 (+153)Active cases – 5 301Total tests – 2 509 795 (+6 756)Deaths – 7 921 (+7)Deaths, caused by other reasons – 1 494 [Ministry of Health]
23:50 - 22 December, 2021
Daily News Digest [21.12.2021]

Daily News Digest [21.12.2021]

CSTO supports Armenia’s steps to solve situation through political means – Secretary General’s exclusive interview |armenpress.am| We support the Armenian government’s steps to solve the current situation through political and diplomatic means. We consider this the only way out. In addition, it’s necessary to more actively use the opportunities of the OSCE Minsk Group Co-Chairmanship. Such approach will provide necessary preconditions for the solution of this problem. [CSTO Secretary General Stanislav Zas]   If the railway is opened through Julfa, it will pass through the territories of Iran, Azerbaijan, Armenia and Georgia, becoming a key factor not only for economic development, but also for regional security. Pashinyan Based on the results of the meetings mediated by the President of the Russian Federation Vladimir Putin in Sochi on November 26 and the President of the European Council Charles Michel in Brussels on December 14, an opportunity has emerged to reach an agreement with Azerbaijan on the resumption of road communication. And we have already reached a solid agreement with the President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev on the resumption of railway communication. I am talking about the restoration of the Yeraskh-Julfa-Ordubad-Meghri-Horadiz railway, and we hope to complete that work during the next 2-3 years. Of course, we must work so that our agreements are clearly recorded. I also want to honestly say that some experts express opinion that this project may not be beneficial for Georgia, I mean the opening of the railway communication. I must strongly disagree with that position, because if the Armenia-Nakhichevan- Islamic Republic of Iran railway is opened through Julfa, we will have the most efficient and optimal railway communication between the Persian Gulf and the Black Sea, and that railway will pass through the territories of Iran, Azerbaijan, Armenia and Georgia, becoming a key factor not only for economic development, but also for regional security. [Nikol Pashinyan]   Humanitarian situation improved in Nagorno Karabakh thanks to presence of Russian peacekeepers – Putin |armenpress.am| It has already been more than a year our peacekeepers help to maintain the stability in Nagorno Karabakh. The humanitarian situation has improved mostly thanks to their efforts, demining of territories of several regions have been carried out, the social infrastructure objects have been restored, the historical and cultural monuments have been preserved. [Vladimir Putin]    Eduard Aghajanyan Meets with Ambassador of China to RA On December 21, the Chair of the RA NA Standing Committee on Foreign Relations met with the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the People’s Republic of China to Armenia FanYong. Welcoming the Ambassador, Eduard Aghajanyan highlighted the contacts of the two countries’ parliamentarians, the cooperation between the Friendship Groups, spoke about the necessity of the realization of the potential existing in bilateral relations and the development of cooperation in a number spheres. According to the Committee Chair, since the establishment of diplomatic relations the ties between Armenia and China had positive development.   I hope that we will go back to negotiations. Armenian President's interview to Asia Times I hope that we will go back to negotiations and we don’t have to recreate or create a new format or framework, because it already exits and has a history. Unfortunately, the second war in 2020 has destroyed the process of negotiations, but I think the best solution that we can get today is to engage the same organization. [Armen Sarkissian]   Putin and Macron expressed satisfaction with the stabilization of the situation in the region President of Russia Vladimir Putin had a telephone conversation with President of France Emmanuel Macron. During the conversation the sides also exchanged views on the Nagorno-Karabakh settlement, expressed satisfaction with the stabilization of the situation and the efforts being made to restore peaceful life in the region. It was noted that Russia and France are acting and intend to act synchronously in these matters in the future. [Kremlin Press Service]     Coronavirus update On December 21 as of 11:00 in Armenia registered:Confirmed cases in total - 343 845 (+137)Recovered – 329 128 (+329)Active cases – 5 309Total tests – 2 503 039 (+5 932)Deaths – 7 914 (+11)Deaths, caused by other reasons – 1 494 (+1) [Ministry of Health]
20:36 - 21 December, 2021
Daily News Digest [16.12.2021]

Daily News Digest [16.12.2021]

Trilateral meeting between Nikol Pashinyan, Emmanuel Macron and Ilham Aliyev takes place in Brussels At the end of the EaP Summit, a trilateral meeting was held in Brussels between Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan, French President Emmanuel Macron and Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev. The meeting was held at the initiative of the President of France.   The Secretary of the Security Council Armen Grigoryan Met With US President Joe Biden's National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan The Secretary of the Security Council, Armen Grigoryan, met with US President Joe Biden's National Security Adviser, Jake Sullivan. At the meeting, a wide range of issues related to the security environment in the region and around the Republic of Armenia was discussed. In this context, the possibilities of regional economic cooperation were also discussed, which will create additional security guarantees for long-term stability and peace. The parties noted the achievements of the RA democratic reforms, which have a unique role in the Armenian-American bilateral relations.   US President Joe Biden's National Security Adviser conveyed the commitment of the United States to peace, security, and prosperity in Armenia and the South Caucasus region During the meeting with the Secretary of the Security Council, Armen Grigoryan, US President Joe Biden's National Security Adviser, Jake Sullivan conveyed the commitment of the United States to peace, security, and prosperity in Armenia and the South Caucasus region. He expressed concern over ongoing tensions between Armenia and Azerbaijan, and emphasized that military movements near un-demarcated borders are irresponsible and provocative. He welcomed the ongoing communication between the two sides and emphasized the U.S. commitment to continue supporting confidence-building measures and regional reconciliation both bilaterally and as a Minsk Group Co-Chair.   "We will never abandon the Armenians" – President Macron vows to seek solutions for lasting peace |armenpress.am| We will never abandon the Armenians. We will always seek solutions for lasting peace. I call for the holiday season to be one of humanitarian advances, one of peace. [French President Emmanuel Macron]   Ankara is considering applications of airlines for Istanbul-Yerevan flights Ankara will consider applications from Turkish and Armenian airlines for Istanbul-Yerevan-Istanbul flights. The attitude of the Turkish side to this issue is positive. [Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlüt Çavuşoğlu]   PM Pashinyan refers to the agreement on the construction of the Yeraskh-Julfa-Ordubad-Meghri-Horadiz railway If we manage to start a certain and effective dialogue with Turkey, if we manage to achieve the opening of the border and communications, this program can get a much larger scale. That is, in fact, the railway we are talking about exists from Yeraskh to Gyumri, you know that there is also a railway from Gyumri to Kars. But I say all this because we have to start the construction of the railway, of course, before starting the construction there is a lot of work to be done, to design, to announce tenders, to reach agreements. Of course, part of that work has already been done, but now we have to solve this problem with practical, everyday work. Of course, we will hold a consultation in a narrower format in the coming days to further specify our ideas - the timetable and the roadmap. And, of course, our intention and desire is to have that railway as soon as possible. [Nikol Pashinyan]   President Armen Sarkissian met with the Ambassador of China to Armenia Fan Yong Today, President Armen Sarkissian met with the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the People's Republic of China to the Republic of Armenia Fan Yong. During the meeting, President Sarkissian and the Ambassador exchanged views on the agenda of the Armenian-Chinese bilateral relations, perspective directions for cooperation, and opportunities for deepening it in various fields. They touched upon Issues of regional security and stability as well.     Railway construction from Armenian border to Horadiz could require more than $1 billion |armenpress.am| I know that very little money is required for repairing the passing from Armenia to Iran near Yeraskh. It’s just about a few hundred meters of renovation here. The second more major investment is the restoration of the railway in Meghri, which is rather costly because the past railway has been entirely dismantled and turned into a automobile road. I think we don’t have a concrete project here and we don’t have an approximate estimate. I think the issue can be solved for around 200 million dollars. While the construction of the railway from the Armenian border to Horadiz will require more major investments. The investments here are greater, it will take more than a billion dollars. [Vahan Qerobyan]   Turkey's envoy for the normalization of Armenian-Turkish relations is known Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlüt Çavuşoğlu said that Ankara's special representative for the settlement of relations with Yerevan will be former Turkish Ambassador to the United States Serdar Kılıç. There is no official information about the representative of the Armenian side yet.   Armenian PM, President of Cyprus meet in Brussels Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan met with President of Cyprus Nicos Anastasiades within the framework of the Eastern Partnership Summit. The interlocutors discussed a range of issues related to the further development of cooperation between Armenia and Cyprus in the political, economic and humanitarian spheres. The sides attached importance to the partnership between the two Governments aimed at promoting mutually beneficial projects. The results of the Eastern Partnership summit were touched upon.   President Armen Sarkissian received the Ambassador of Kazakhstan to Armenia Bolat Imanbayev Today, President Armen Sarkissian received the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Kazakhstan to the Republic of Armenia Bolat Imanbayev. President Sarkissian congratulated Ambassador Imanbayev on Kazakhstan's state holiday, Independence Day, and sent his best wishes to the friendly people of Kazakhstan. The sides exchanged views on bilateral and multilateral cooperation. They touched upon the issues of regional security and stability as well.     Coronavirus update On December 16 as of 11:00 in Armenia registered:Confirmed cases in total - 343 157 (+180)Recovered – 327 029 (+470)Active cases – 6 767Total tests – 2 472 320 (+7 571)Deaths – 7 874 (+18)Deaths, caused by other reasons – 1 486 [Ministry of Health]
20:29 - 16 December, 2021
Daily News Digest [15.12.2021]

Daily News Digest [15.12.2021]

Trilateral meeting between Nikol Pashinyan, Charles Michel, Ilham Aliyev takes place in Brussels The implementation of the trilateral statements from November 9, 2020, January 11, 2021, and November 26, 2021 were discussed during the trilateral meeting. Pashinyan noted the importance of the full implementation of the statements, in particular, stressing the need for immediate resolution of humanitarian problems, ensuring the return of POWs, hostages and other detainees. The work on the opening of regional communications was touched upon.   EU emphasizes "fully respecting sovereignty of all countries" in restoring infrastructures between Armenia-Azerbaijan |armenpress.am| President Michel commended steps taken by both leaders to ensure the de-escalation of tensions following recent armed clashes along the border between Armenia and Azerbaijan. In particular, the successful establishment of a direct communication link between the Ministers of Defence of both countries, facilitated by President Michel, was acknowledged. This mechanism can serve to prevent future incidents and make a positive impact by helping de-escalate tensions on the ground.   Pashinyan and Aliyev also had tête-à-tête conversation in Brussels, reveals President of European Council |armenpress.am| The Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan and Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev had a brief tête-à-tête meeting in Brussels. "Because I thought it is important for me to help, to support, to encourage. It was also very important for them, this occasion to speak directly," Michel said during the briefing. |armenpress.am|   US welcomes statements by Armenia and Turkey on appointing special envoys for dialogue |armenpress.am| We welcome and strongly support statements by Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlüt Çavuşoğlu and Armenian Foreign Ministry on appointing Special Envoys to discuss the process of normalization. [US Secretary of State Antony Blinken]   Nagorno-Karabakh conflict has been resolved. There is no return to any kind of discussions about the so-called status of Nagorno-Karabakh. Aliyev Azerbaijan’s position is absolutely open and clear. We want peace, we don’t want war. We won the war, and we are the winner and this reality should be taken into account. Nagorno-Karabakh conflict has been resolved. There is no return to any kind of discussions about the so-called status of Nagorno-Karabakh, or something of that. We resolved it ourselves by force and by political means. [Ilham Aliyev]   Nikol Pashinyan meets with Maia Sandu – the sides highlight development of economic relations between Armenia and Moldova Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan met with President of Moldova Maia Sandu within the framework of the Eastern Partnership summit in Brussels. The President of Moldova stressed that her country is interested in deepening and strengthening relations with Armenia. Maia Sandu noted the need to give a new impetus to the cooperation in economic and investments spheres. In this regard, the latter considered it necessary to hold a business forum, which will contribute to the establishment of new contacts between businessmen and the implementation of joint investment programs. The President of Moldova also highlighted the development of cooperation and exchange of experience in the process of institutional reforms, including reforms in the spheres of justice, fight against corruption and human rights.   Artur Vanetsyan was invited to the NSS as a witness. spox The head of the parliamentary faction "I have Honor" Artur Vanetsyan was invited to the National Security Service today. This criminal case has nothing to do with the charges brought against him earlier. This time he was invited as a witness and had already left the interrogation. [Vanetsyan's spokesperson Sos Hakobyan]   Prime Ministers of Armenia and Slovenia discuss issues related to Armenia-EU relations, as well as Armenian-Slovenian cooperation In the sidelines of the Eastern Partnership Summit in Brussels, Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan met with Janez Janša, Prime Minister of Slovenia, a country that currently holds the Presidency of the Council of the European Union. The interlocutors touched upon the agenda of the Eastern Partnership summit, the developments in the South Caucasus, as well as the results of the trilateral meeting between the Prime Minister of Armenia, the President of the European Council and the President of Azerbaijan in Brussels.   Russia salutes processes aimed at normalization of Armenian-Turkish relations – Zakharova |armenpress.am| ​​We assume that the normalization of Armenian-Turkish relations will contribute to the improvement of the general situation in the region, will contribute to the formation of an atmosphere of neighborliness, trust and confidence in the region and among the peoples. From this point of view, we welcome Ankara's and Yerevan’s recent willingness to start a bilateral dialogue to discuss normalization of relations. We are ready to support that process by all means. [RF MFA spokesperson Maria Zakharova]   We managed to persuade Armenia that the opening of the highway is inevitable and they also agreed on that. Aliyev on the opening of the "Zangezur corridor" In previous months Armenia was objecting the opening of the highway. But now we managed to persuade them that it’s inevitable and they also agreed on that. So, there is understanding. Now we discussed the legal regime of these corridors. Zangezur Corridor which will go through Azerbaijan to Armenia and further down to Nakhichevan - the legal regime. Here we have certain issues still open. But I think both countries recognize that this must happen. By the way, during the trilateral meeting in Sochi last month held by President Putin, we adopted a Declaration which really talks about opening of communications. So, it will happen. [Ilham Aliyev]    Coronavirus update On December 15 as of 11:00 in Armenia registered:Confirmed cases in total - 342 977 (+212)Recovered – 326 559 (+255)Active cases – 7 076Total tests – 2 464 749 (+7 801)Deaths – 7 856 (+11)Deaths, caused by other reasons – 1 486 (+6) [Ministry of Health]
20:14 - 15 December, 2021
#armvote2021. Daily News Digest [05.06.2021]

#armvote2021. Daily News Digest [05.06.2021]

The GALLUP International presented the ratings of political parties before the Parliamentary electionsThe GALLUP International Association presented the current ratings of political parties and alliances, and the public opinion on the snap elections. According to the results of the polls conducted from May 31 to June 5, when asked which party or alliance they would vote for if snap parliamentary elections were held this Sunday, 22.4% of respondents answered in favor of the "Civil Contract" party, 20.6% - in favor of the "Armenia" alliance, 4.2% - "Prosperous Armenia" party, 3.9% in favor of “I Have Honor” ("Pativ unem" ) alliance, 2.9% in favor of "Bright Armenia" party and 2.1% in favor of "Republic" party.   “Shirinyan-Babajanyan” Alliance of Democrats held its first rally  The first rally of the “Shirinyan-Babajanyan” Alliance of Democrats took place today in Yerevan. Alliance member Levon Shirinyan noted: "We have brought an alliance where there is consensus and harmonization of interests in terms of changing the life of Armenia and restoring its place in the world. In this sense, we exclude, absolutely reject the theft, the cooperation and the image spread by the media that the Armenia-killing alliance of the theft will win. It will not win. I call on the Armenians to make every effort․ "Armenia" alliance will not pass․ It has no place in the Parliament. It will get a place when it goes through purgatory and confesses its sins.”   Robert Kocharyan met with citizens in Yerevan  Armenia’s Second President,  the leader of the "Armenia" alliance Robert Kocharyan and the representative of the Supreme Body of the Armenian Revolutionary Federation “Dashnaktsutyun” Ishkhan Saghatelyan met today with the citizens of Kanaker-Zeytun and Nor-Nork administrative districts. "During my previous two election campaigns, I have not seen such a reaction of people, such energy, but at the same time, such a deep concern," said Robert Kocharyan, adding that the difference between the meetings was that at that time there were just presidential elections and not the issue of the existence of the country. “Our team is trying to spread that optimism as much as possible so that people understand who is able to get the country out of this situation," Kocharyan added.   Armenia’s ruling party presented its pre-election program The "Civil Contract" party presented its pre-election program during the fundraising evening. The program consists of 6 sections: "Security and Foreign Policy", "Economy", "Human Capital Development", "Law and Justice", "Institutional Development", "Environmental protection and Sustainable Natural Resource Management". Prime Minister of Armenia Nikol Pashinyan was present at the ceremony with his wife Anna Hakobyan, along with Parliament speaker Ararat Mirzoyan and his spouse Gohar Abajyan.   “National-Democratic Pole” party published its pre-election program  The “National-Democratic Pole” party has published its pre-election program. One of the strategic priorities included in the program is the establishment of a qualitatively new defense system with the support of the United States, France and other future allies, the demilitarization of Nakhchivan, the construction of a new nuclear power plant, the construction of a large-capacity Iran-Armenia gas pipeline, etc. Central Electoral Commission held an extraordinary sitting RA Central Electoral Commission held another extraordinary sitting today. The applications for self-withdrawal of the candidates registered for the special parliamentary elections and other issues were discussed at the sitting.  The Central Electoral Commission (CEC) revoked the registration of Astghik Avetisyan from the “Bright Armenia” Party, Hayk Melik-Adamyan from the Democratic Party of Armenia, Stepan Mantaryan and Levon Levonyan from the “Civil Contract” Party. The commission rejected Astghik Ghazaryan's application for self-withdrawal from the “Zartonk” National Christian Party, as the applicant was not present at the session and hadn’t submitted a notarization certifying it. It should be noted that the MP candidates can submit applications for self-withdrawal to the CEC until June 10.
22:02 - 05 June, 2021