Monday, May 29 2023 11:54

ArmInfo.In Armenia, the process of raising servicemen's salaries is beginning. This was stated by the  Prime Minister of the Republic of Armenia Nikol Pashinyan on May 29 during the discussions in the National Assembly of the Republic of Armenia on the implementation of the law "On the State Budget of the  Republic of Armenia for 2022".

He noted that the increase of servicemen's salaries will be carried  out in accordance with the process of their voluntary accreditation,  the decision on which was made last year. In accordance with the  principles of the government, the servicemen's salaries should be at  least doubled. Previously, a unified voluntary certification scale  was established in the armed forces, which included combat, tactical  and physical training, which caused concern among the servicemen. For  this reason, a three-stage system of voluntary certification has been  introduced, upon passing which by 70% the salary will increase by  50-70%, and if the exam is satisfactory, the salary will also  increase, but in a more modest amount. But at the next stage, the  latter will be able to show better results, which will increase the  salaries of contractors and officers.  Those military personnel who  do not pass the certification will continue to serve with the same  salary.  "Nevertheless, in the medium term, only those servicemen who  have passed certification and meet all quality indicators should  serve in the army," the head of government noted.

He added that a similar process will begin in the system of the  National Security Service, the RA Police and the State Security  Service.

Pashinyan stressed that reforms in the armed forces have begun, and  reforms in the police system are already visible. This year, the  process of introducing the Patrol Service throughout the republic  will be completed, there is hope for the rapid formation of the water  police, Nikol Pashinyan noted.