Turkish-American economist Daron Acemoglu, the acclaimed ethnic Armenian economist who was personally contacted by Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan shortly after his election for assisting in restoring the country’s economy, says he is certain that “a public transformation is needed in Armenia which will open a road to a more competitive and dynamic economy.”
Armenian Prime Minister has urged on demonstrators to cease all civil disobedience actions from 15:00.
During today’s government session Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan touched upon the cases of recent attacks on civil activists and the issue to investigate them.
The government will reappoint Stepan Mnatsakanyan as Chairman of the Statistical Committee of Armenia for a six-year term on May 21, 2018.
Prime Minister of Armenia Nikol Pashinyan personally met with demonstrators outside the government headquarters ahead of the Cabinet meeting.
Vardan Harutyunyan has been relieved from the position of the Chairman of the State Revenue Committee (SRC) according to his application.
Deputy minister of Diaspora Vahagn Melikyan has resigned, minister Mkhitar Hayrapetyan said on Facebook.
Yerevan Mayor Taron Margaryan will continue his work as mayor.
Ambassador of Armenia to Romania Sergey Minasyan was received by Ms Vasilica Viorica Dăncilă, Prime Minister of Romania on May 15.
The FBI arrested an ethnic Armenian Glendale cop in suspicion of obstruction of justice and providing false testimonies.
