 Candidate Hovannisian briefs voters on campaign program February 6, 2013 - 21:56 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Armenian presidential hopeful, Heritage party leader Raffi Hovannisian briefed the voters on his campaign program envisaging 10 % economic growth, poverty reduction, etc. “The national budget will be replenished with AMD 300 bln, with growth of pension pay and spending in education, health care and defense sectors to be recorded. The program also envisages anti-corruption measures,” candidate Hovannisian said, adding that he will hold meetings with NKR President Bako Sahakyan and soldiers on Feb 7. He further stressed the need for Artsakh Republic to be recognized by both Armenia and international community. Dwelling on rumors suggesting his election will harm Armenian-Russian relations, the candidate voiced confidence that ties will Moscow will reach the peak of development during his term in office. Mr Hovannisian underscored the role of respect in international relations and development of defense sector.   Top stories The Cabinet of Ministers decided on Thursday, November 9 to allocated AMD 120 million to arrange the gathering. Michael Roth believes sanctions must be put on the table after Baku‘s ethnic cleansing in Nagorno-Karabakh. The Yerevan City Council has elected Tigran Avniyan from the ruling Civil Contract as the mayor of the Armenian capital. The Armenian Parliament on Tuesday, October 3 voted to ratify the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court.   Partner news |  Latest news U.S. warns Georgia not to side with Moscow against the west  Georgia has been warned by the U.S. not to become an adversary of the west by falling back in line with Moscow.Power of One Dram sums up two-year program with Teach for Armenia Idram Junior also joined the companies during the visit, bringing with it a fascinating intellectual game for childrenMoscow slams EU mission in Armenia for “provocative activity” The EU mission is doing more and more against Armenia’s neighbors Russia, Azerbaijan and Iran, Mikhail Galuzin said.Yerevan Mayor to travel to Paris on May 15-19 The official delegation headed by Yerevan Mayor Tigran Avinyan will travel to Paris from May 15 to 19. |
