ArmInfo. In the near future, the new government of Armenia, which is almost completely formed - only the head of the Foreign Ministry has not been appointed, is to approve the program of activities and the schedule of planned events. This was stated by RA Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan on August 6 at the first meeting after Pashinyan's appointment as head of government and the formation of a new cabinet by him.
Pashinyan indicated that the program of the new government will be based on the provisions of the electoral program of the "Civil Contract" party headed by him, the strategic program "Transformation of Armenia until 2050", as well as the promises given to the people during the election campaign.
The head of the Cabinet of Ministers recalled that the executive body should submit the government's program to the parliament until August 23.
Earlier ArmInfo reported that, according to its election program, the ruling party "Civil Contract" intends to ensure an average annual economic growth of 7%. In its electoral program, the party fixed the goal - to ensure equal economic conditions for all, which should lead to a reduction in the level of unemployment and poverty, and the formation of a middle class. Thus, according to the results of the planned measures, the current unemployment rate of 17-18% should be below 10%, the poverty level should be halved, and pensions will be increased to meet the needs of the minimum consumer basket. All of this the Civil Contract plans to achieve by stimulating productivity growth and investment flow.
To note, according to the Constitution, the Prime Minister within twenty days after the formation of the Government submits to the National Assembly the program of the Government. The National Assembly approves the Government's program within seven days by a majority vote of the total number of lawmakers. If the National Assembly does not approve the programs of the Government and does not elect a new Prime Minister in accordance with paragraphs 2 and 3 of Article 149 of the Constitution, then the National Assembly is dissolved by force of law. If the National Assembly elects the Prime Minister, but again does not approve the programs of the Government, then the National Assembly is dissolved by force of law. Part 3 of this article does not apply to the program of the Government formed in accordance with Article 115 of the Constitution. If the program of this Government is not approved, the National Assembly is dissolved by law.