PM briefs Armenian students on government formation principles May 26, 2011 - 11:18 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - On the occasion of the academic year completion Armenian Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan conducted the last lesson for the school students from Yerevan and Armenian provinces. The lesson was held on May 26 in the government building. During the event, the Prime Minister briefed the students on government formation principles, stressing the necessity of considering possible changes while forming a long-term governmental program. He further emphasized the fact that decision-making in one country can affect the rest of the world. Mr. Sargsyan drew the students' attention to importance of science, stressing that countries with developed science are world leaders. Commenting on the last two principles of government formation, Mr. Sargsyan noted the significance of national identity preservation and providing a satisfactory quality of life for a person to be able to develop. The Prime Minister indicated the Diaspora Ministry and National Competitiveness Council as the institutions created to support the ideas mentioned. Armenian Minister of Science and Education Armen Ashotyan attended the event. Top stories The number of state universities will be reduced from 23 to 8 by 2030, Minister of Education, Science, Culture and Sport Zhanna Andreasyan has said. From September 21 to November 11, a total of 2,820 Russians registered at a place of residence in Armenia, the police has said. The situation on the contact line between Karabakh and Azerbaijan was relatively stable overnight, the Defense Army says. Defense Minister Suren Papikyan has visited the southern Armenian province of Syunik, the Defense Ministry reported on March 18. Partner news | European Parliament to discuss repression in Azerbaijan The European Parliament will discuss repression of civil society in Azerbaijan on April 24 PACE wants concessions from Azerbaijan to accept Baku back A PACE co-rapporteur said that Azerbaijani authorities must make certain concessions so that the country can return to PACE. Cyprus parliament honors Armenian genocide victims Acting House President Zacharias Koulias noted that April 24 marks the “black anniversary” of the Armenian genocide. Armenia PM, France envoy discuss regional matters Issues related to the consistent development of Armenia-France cooperation were discussed. |