Arminfo.info


 Friday, February 14 2020 12:55
Alexandr Avanesov

RA Prime Minister: The new government in Armenia not only strives for  excellence, but also takes concrete actions for this.

RA Prime Minister: The new government in Armenia not only strives for  excellence, but also takes concrete actions for this.

ArmInfo.The new government in Armenia not only strives for excellence, but also takes concrete actions for this. This, speaking at the Friedrich Ebert Foundation in  Berlin, said Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan.

As the press service of the government reports, in his speech the  head of the Armenian government noted that 2019 was a significant  year in the Armenian economy. First, after several years of  stagnation, two large international rating agencies - Fitch and  Moody's immediately upgraded the ratings of Armenia. Eurobonds were  issued with unprecedented demand and low interest rates. In addition,  in 2019, both the World Bank and the International Monetary Fund  changed their assessments of the prospects for the economic  development of Armenia, significantly improving them. "Today we can  state that the Republic of Armenia is really reaping the fruits of  the revolution. Of course, I'm not saying that everything is perfect  in the Republic of Armenia, but I can say that we strive for  excellence and not only strive, but also take concrete actions for  this," - emphasized Nikol Pashinyan.

He also touched on the economic indicators of the republic. By the  end of 2019, economic growth of 7.9- 8% is expected, which, according  to the IMF, is the best indicator in the entire European region,  including among the former Soviet republics. In 2019, the inflation  rate was only 1.4%, unemployment decreased by 2.2%, export volumes  increased by 9%.

As a result of the fight against corruption, $ 105 million has been  returned to the state budget since 2018.  "But I have to say that  both I and our society are dissatisfied with this figure, because we  believe that the fight against corruption in the Republic of Armenia  should be much more effective Regarding the fight against corruption,  I would like to emphasize one of the nuances that is important for  assessing the events taking place in Armenia and for assessing the  reality>, the Prime Minister noted. In particular, according to him,  usually after the revolution comes a new government and struggling  with orruptsiey the previous one.  "We say that we have no past and  present corruption, we have the same corruption among officials, like  former officials. Since 2018, when I became prime minister, several  deputy ministers were held accountable for corruption, and just a  week ago, the head of the Committee for Urban Development was  arrested on charges of this crime, and this arrest was the arrest of  the most senior official in the history of the Third Republic. That  is, in the history of our country, not a single official of this rank  has been arrested.  In parallel with this, a large case of smuggling  involving officials in the customs service was uncovered. I emphasize  this to show, because this is an important nuance: the fight against  corruption was not, is not and will not be an instrument for solving  political problems. Acting officials are much more dangerous than  former officials, because they act today, especially after serious  political changes in Armenia, and their actions are much more  dangerous, "Nikol Pashinyan noted.

Continuing to list economic successes, he emphasized that in  2018-2019, the state budget revenues of the Republic of Armenia  increased by more than $ 1 billion. "We increased our budget revenues  by $ 1 billion for a year and a half following the results of  2018-2019. Another fact that indicates a double-digit growth in  tourism over the past two years. In 2018, the tourism sector grew by  12% and by 15% in 2019. And I am sure that this process will  continue, especially when low-cost airlines such as Armenia enter  Ryanair who will soon begin direct . Eysy from Berlin to Yerevan and  Gyumri from Gummingema am convinced that the growth of tourists from  Germany are not only maintained, but also increase "- premerministr  RA said.  He also pointed out the importance of the ideology  underlying the economic policy of the Government of the Republic of  Armenia. "Generally, the revolution was based on the slogan that we  voiced for many years. When we tell the citizens of the Republic that  the future of Armenia depends on each individual, we want every  citizen of Armenia to accept this very slogan, that the future of  Armenia depends on him. When the political revolution took place, we  adopted the agenda of the economic revolution and, in fact, put the  same concept at the center of the economic revolution, encouraging  our citizens to engage in economic activity and believe in the  ability to ensure their own welfare and well-being of the country.  And we urge our citizens, including foreign investors, of course, to  engage in economic activity in the Republic of Armenia, thus  enriching themselves and enriching themselves, "the Prime Minister  emphasized.  He added that 2019 was a very important year in this  regard, as he showed that an economic revolution is also possible  when every citizen begins to believe in his own strength, his own  creative talent, and the government takes steps to create conditions  for the realization of this creative talent . "This is the essence of  our current economic policy, and we say that individual efforts are  the key factor that will ultimately lead to the economic revolution  in Armenia, which we believe has already begun. In this regard, it is  very important for us to encourage education. In the near future I  will publish our strategic vision until 2050, and there will be  questions that we will formulate as the strategic goal of our  country. In my vision there is a point on education, which I consider  very important, according to this paragraph on education should  become a national way of life.What does it mean? Usually in many  places or in many cases education is understood as preschool, school,  university education, but we believe that education in the Republic  of Armenia should be changed, because education is a process by which  you need to live your whole life.

POST A COMMENT
Input digits     

News
Current authorities` actions in  the energy sector demonstrate a consistent and systematic anti-national strategy: David AnanyanCurrent authorities` actions in  the energy sector demonstrate a consistent and systematic anti-national strategy: David Ananyan
Ottawa to continue its support to Yerevan: AmbassadorOttawa to continue its support to Yerevan: Ambassador
If the border crossing  between Armenia and Turkey is to be renamed,  it should be in honor of Hrant Dink:  International Institute for  Genocide and Human Rights If the border crossing  between Armenia and Turkey is to be renamed,  it should be in honor of Hrant Dink:  International Institute for  Genocide and Human Rights 
Armenia`s National Assembly  adopted statement on  inadmissibility of  state power seizureArmenia`s National Assembly  adopted statement on  inadmissibility of  state power seizure
Even while in custody, Samvel Karapetyan  is a thousand times more  liberated than  Armenian authorities:  son of Tashir State  Corporation`s head Even while in custody, Samvel Karapetyan  is a thousand times more  liberated than  Armenian authorities:  son of Tashir State  Corporation`s head 
Mikael Ajapahyan`s lawyers file an appeal against the decision to arrestMikael Ajapahyan`s lawyers file an appeal against the decision to arrest
Armenia, Vienna discuss ways to enhance cooperation in migrationArmenia, Vienna discuss ways to enhance cooperation in migration
Mirzoyan: Armenia seeks to strengthen ties with China without any  limitationsMirzoyan: Armenia seeks to strengthen ties with China without any  limitations
Armenian-Belgian consultations between Foreign Ministries of Armenia  and Belgium  held in YerevanArmenian-Belgian consultations between Foreign Ministries of Armenia  and Belgium  held in Yerevan
Armenia willing to join SCOArmenia willing to join SCO
Less than 10,000 out of approximately 150,000 internally displaced  persons  from Nagorno-Karabakh received citizenship  of ArmeniaLess than 10,000 out of approximately 150,000 internally displaced  persons  from Nagorno-Karabakh received citizenship  of Armenia
RA Minister of Justice announces creation of self-regulatory body in   media RA Minister of Justice announces creation of self-regulatory body in   media 
Pashinyan receives Ambassador of Sweden, who is concluding his  diplomatic mission in ArmeniaPashinyan receives Ambassador of Sweden, who is concluding his  diplomatic mission in Armenia
Results of meeting of Constitutional Reforms Council to underlie  ideology of new Constitution Results of meeting of Constitutional Reforms Council to underlie  ideology of new Constitution 
Financial assistance programme for some forcibly displaced  Nagorno-Karabakh Armenians to be continued until end of 2025 Financial assistance programme for some forcibly displaced  Nagorno-Karabakh Armenians to be continued until end of 2025 
Armenian law-enforcers confiscate over 7kg of marijuana Armenian law-enforcers confiscate over 7kg of marijuana 
Ardshinbank summed up the raffle organized for Mastercard Business cardholdersArdshinbank summed up the raffle organized for Mastercard Business cardholders
Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria to allocate  $9.6mln to Armenia Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria to allocate  $9.6mln to Armenia 
Armenia modifies order of compensations under ECHR judgments Armenia modifies order of compensations under ECHR judgments 
No one can deal with issue of Ruben Vardanyan`s release - Andrey  MovchanNo one can deal with issue of Ruben Vardanyan`s release - Andrey  Movchan
Armenia`s premier demands early election of Catholicos of All  Armenians Armenia`s premier demands early election of Catholicos of All  Armenians 
Checkpoint on Turkish-Armenian border  could be renamed Talaat Pasha  Border CrossingCheckpoint on Turkish-Armenian border  could be renamed Talaat Pasha  Border Crossing
Sargis Khandanyan elected Chair of General Committee on Democracy,  Human Rights and Humanitarian QuestionsSargis Khandanyan elected Chair of General Committee on Democracy,  Human Rights and Humanitarian Questions
Azerbaijani and Armenian leaders to meet in Dubai later in JulyAzerbaijani and Armenian leaders to meet in Dubai later in July
Archbishop Mikael Ajapahyan`s lawyers filed petition with  prosecutor`s office to terminate  criminal prosecutionArchbishop Mikael Ajapahyan`s lawyers filed petition with  prosecutor`s office to terminate  criminal prosecution
Russians in Azerbaijan reported cases of physical violence against  them Russians in Azerbaijan reported cases of physical violence against  them 
Deterioration of relations between Azerbaijan and Russia should be  considered in the format of a geopolitical matryoshka - political  scientistDeterioration of relations between Azerbaijan and Russia should be  considered in the format of a geopolitical matryoshka - political  scientist
Moscow: Russia is sincerely interested in stability in fraternal  Armenia, as it is beneficial to usMoscow: Russia is sincerely interested in stability in fraternal  Armenia, as it is beneficial to us
Civil Contract faction introduces  NA draft statement on  inadmissibility of  seizing  state powerCivil Contract faction introduces  NA draft statement on  inadmissibility of  seizing  state power
Catholicos of All Armenians notes the importance of support from  international structures and organizations toward the Armenian peopleCatholicos of All Armenians notes the importance of support from  international structures and organizations toward the Armenian people
RA Investigative Committee: Searches at Tashir Group Company head  office on the grounds of  money laundering and tax evasionRA Investigative Committee: Searches at Tashir Group Company head  office on the grounds of  money laundering and tax evasion
Armenia`s first president  considers Pashinyan`s attacks on  Church  to be  external orderArmenia`s first president  considers Pashinyan`s attacks on  Church  to be  external order
Ardshinbank at the Forefront of Digital Security: Sponsor and Participant of BugBounty 2025 EventArdshinbank at the Forefront of Digital Security: Sponsor and Participant of BugBounty 2025 Event
Armenian Defense Minister met with Indian AmbassadorArmenian Defense Minister met with Indian Ambassador
Criminal case against third president of Armenia sent to  Anti-Corruption CourtCriminal case against third president of Armenia sent to  Anti-Corruption Court
MP: consolidation of society around David Hambardzumyan`s candidacy  is more than possibleMP: consolidation of society around David Hambardzumyan`s candidacy  is more than possible
Electric Networks nationalization project  is unconstitutional:  LawyerElectric Networks nationalization project  is unconstitutional:  Lawyer
Searches  conducted at the head office of Tashir Group of Companies  in YerevanSearches  conducted at the head office of Tashir Group of Companies  in Yerevan
Businessman Karapetyan`s Defense Council  responds to Pashinyan`s  threats against employees of Electric NetworksBusinessman Karapetyan`s Defense Council  responds to Pashinyan`s  threats against employees of Electric Networks
Mikhail Onufrienko: where there is crime, secret services and illegal  agents  always  workMikhail Onufrienko: where there is crime, secret services and illegal  agents  always  work
IDBank Opens a New Branch at Homplex MallIDBank Opens a New Branch at Homplex Mall
Age qualifications for police service to be abolished in Armenia Age qualifications for police service to be abolished in Armenia 
Consideration of Samvel Karapetyan`s appeal transferred to judge  whose `career growth` depends on ruling parliamentary faction -  lawyer Consideration of Samvel Karapetyan`s appeal transferred to judge  whose `career growth` depends on ruling parliamentary faction -  lawyer 
Armenia, France discuss defense cooperation issues Armenia, France discuss defense cooperation issues 
We express our gratitude for Canada`s principled support for  Armenia`s sovereignty, territorial integrity and democratic  development - NA vice-speaker We express our gratitude for Canada`s principled support for  Armenia`s sovereignty, territorial integrity and democratic  development - NA vice-speaker 
Severer punishment for unlicensed driving to take effect in Armenia Severer punishment for unlicensed driving to take effect in Armenia 
Samvel Karapetyan case `political persecution` Samvel Karapetyan case `political persecution` 
Armenia`s premier threatens ENA staff over political intrigue Armenia`s premier threatens ENA staff over political intrigue 
Armenian NA speaker raises issue of blocking Russian TV channels in  Armenia Armenian NA speaker raises issue of blocking Russian TV channels in  Armenia 
Armenia main goal of Turkiye and Azerbaijan - expert Armenia main goal of Turkiye and Azerbaijan - expert 
Fraudsters using forged banknotes exposed in Armenia Fraudsters using forged banknotes exposed in Armenia 
Armenian, Canadian FMs discuss bilateral cooperation agenda Armenian, Canadian FMs discuss bilateral cooperation agenda 
Eight Russian nationals arrested in Azerbaijan Eight Russian nationals arrested in Azerbaijan 
It is time for us to seriously discuss the matter of stopping the  broadcasting of Russian TV channels in Armenia: Alen SimonyanIt is time for us to seriously discuss the matter of stopping the  broadcasting of Russian TV channels in Armenia: Alen Simonyan
 Labor Ministry  expands access to  state housing program for Artsakh  families Labor Ministry  expands access to  state housing program for Artsakh  families
AraratBank: Special Rate for SWIFT Transfers up to EUR 20,000AraratBank: Special Rate for SWIFT Transfers up to EUR 20,000
A march in support of businessman Samvel Karapetyan to take place in  Yerevan on July 4A march in support of businessman Samvel Karapetyan to take place in  Yerevan on July 4
Serzh Sargsyan didn`t want it either: Alen Simonyan on how the  authorities will achieve removal of Karekin IISerzh Sargsyan didn`t want it either: Alen Simonyan on how the  authorities will achieve removal of Karekin II
Team Telecom Armenia, Team Systems under one roof: new Team Place  smart solutions center  openedTeam Telecom Armenia, Team Systems under one roof: new Team Place  smart solutions center  opened
Armenia`s Deputy PM met with EU Special Representative for the South  Caucasus and the crisis in GeorgiaArmenia`s Deputy PM met with EU Special Representative for the South  Caucasus and the crisis in Georgia
Read more



Commented