In order to implement the Constitutional reforms, as well as the main aspects of the President’s speech of February 12, the ruling majority considers cooperation unavoidable. Speaking to journalists at the National Assembly in reference to the RPA-ARF agreement, head of the RPA faction Vahram Baghdasaryan said that the parliamentary system of governance also requires cooperation with other political forces.
The Armenian-Iranian sides have deviated from the action plan provided for by “Meghri” HPP construction project and now they are revising the technical-economic component of the project. Deputy Minister of Energy and Natural Resources of Armenia Areg Galstyan told about this during a round-table discussion themed “The Eurasian path of Transcaucasia: integration for development”. In his words, conditioned by the diminishing water resources of Armenia, Iran and Armenia have to revise the “Meghri” HPP project.
Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Armenia Edward Nalbandian participated in the UNDP 50th Anniversary Ministerial Meeting. As informed from the Department of Press, Information and Public relations of the MFA, Edward Nalbandian gave a speech at the meeting.
The issue of the animals of Gyumri private zoo has found a final solution. It is already clear where the bears and lions will travel.
At the same time, the newly appointed minister did not answer the question as to why the ARF chose the governor’s positions of Aragatsotn and Shirak rather than, for example Syunik. Talking about future activities, Lokyan said that as a result of joint efforts it will be possible to overcome the difficulties which have risen in the country. Within the framework of the RPA-ARF political agreement, the ARF was allocated with three ministerial portfolios.
The newly appointed Minister of Economy Artsvik Minasyan asked to give him time in order the results of his activities become visible. Being asked by reporters before the Cabinet meeting what revolutionary changes will be made in the economy of Armenia, Minasyan said: “Give me time in order to get acquainted with the projects and works that were carried out and our proposals will be announced, based on the agreement and the basic approach of the president’s speech. I ask you to support us in our activities.
Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Armenia Edward Nalbandian delivered a speech at the discussion of funding the “the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development: Addis Ababa Action Agenda”. As “Armenpress” was informed from the Department of Press, Information and Public Relations of MFA Armenia, the Minister mentioned in his speech,
Felix Tsolakyan and Sargis Sahakyan were dismissed from Governor’s position of Shirak and Aragatsotn, according to their resignation applications on February 25. The decision was made during the governmental session.
Chairman of the Eurasian Economic Commission (EEC) Tigran Sargsyan met with President of Kazakhstan Nursultan Nazarbayev in Astana. “Armenpress” reports, citing the press service of the President of Kazakhstan, issues of the development of the EAEU, common strategy of establishing economic relations with the third countries, deepening of economic relations, as well as the common strategy of the member states in global markets under the existing conditions were discussed at the meeting.
Syrian-Armenian Gevorg Doshoghlanyan is offended when his silver made jewelry is called a craft, he says it’s an art, a unique branch of art. “Where have you seen that the ornaments, unique designs, the strive for perfection and endless imagination are called a craft. This is aesthetics , a unique approach.