
ArmInfo.And about. Prime Minister of Armenia once again confirmed that today investment projects worth $ 500 million are at the discussion stage.
So, during today's rally of the My Step block, when asked by journalists whether investment projects worth $ 500 million will be attracted, in particular, said: "Of course, these projects are in force, the election results are raining, and if everything goes well, we will see these investment programs. They are now in the process of discussions, have already gone a few steps, and it seems that we are successfully moving forward. "
In this case, the. The prime minister decided to keep the intrigue around the issue of opening new productions in the republic; he only said that an enterprise for the production of household appliances and televisions would be opened soon in Merdzavan. He expressed the conviction that this Armenian brand will have a successful future. "I also plan to take part in the opening of an enterprise in the Shirak region of Armenia. We have progress in the textile region. And when they are wondering where is this magic wand with which everything needs to be revived? I can only say that one such example is the revival of Real estate market. One thing is clear, while maintaining this dynamic, we will have a new stage of recovery in the construction industry. We already have a recovery in such areas as light industry, the mining industry. And when we bring the mining industry in it's going to function normally, our economy will enter a truly revolutionary phase, which in turn implies wide economic opportunities. Our call is for our compatriots to take advantage of these opportunities, "he said.
Pashinyan reminded that after the elections they plan to adopt a new tax code, which will create equal and fair opportunities for all. According to him. the government will encourage business, its development and enrichment, work for well-being.
He also disagreed that in 2019 there would be no increases in wages and pensions. According to him, while reducing income tax, wages of 350 thousand citizens will rise, moreover, since July 1 of the current year, 206 thousand citizens have already been raised, besides in various state institutions thanks to the increased efficiency, wages, pensions and benefits have been raised 85 thousand citizens. He also assured that in 2019, after the adoption of the law, there will be no pensions and allowances in Armenia below the required subsistence minimum.
As another success Pashinyan also called an increase of 38 thousand the number of registered workers in 2- 3 months, and lack of falsification during the election. And about. the premiere assured that "magic wand" works in Armenia every day. Pashinyan expressed also thanks to all those employers who responded to his call and came out of the "shadow". "It was a clear message from their sides that they are ready to work and build in the new Armenia, to enrich the people and the state. I would also like to note that in October in Armenia, with a 15% decline in the mining industry, economic growth was recorded and this is precisely to small and medium-sized businesses. We provided 8.5% growth in the sphere of production and industry compared with last year's results. Moreover, in 2017 growth was achieved solely due to the mining industry. Armenia cannot survive due to the agrarian sector, about and should be a high-tech industrial country ", - he said.
In conclusion, he once again emphasized that the economic revolution in the country had already begun and "who has eyes", he already sees results.