The Prime Minister of Armenia stated that the years of being in power have brought positive strategic changes to the country. Ahead of Citizen’s Day, the head of the government also referred to the informal formats of the celebration, considering the tradition of cooking barbecue in the streets as normal.

In a briefing with journalists on April 23, the head of the RA government, Nikol Pashinyan, summarized some of the results of his tenure. Answering the questions of the press, he emphasized that the high position has not changed his worldview at all. According to the assessment of the politician, revolutionary transformations took place in the republic during the period of his leadership, which are exclusively positive and strategic in nature. The Prime Minister assured that he intends to firmly protect the ongoing processes in the country from now on.

During the conversation, special reference was made to the upcoming celebration of the Citizen’s Day, which will be celebrated on Saturday. Commenting on the possibility of making barbecue on the streets, Pashinyan noted that he does not see any problematic circumstances in it. The head of the government called such events an inseparable part of Armenian lifestyle, national cuisine and culture, which is worth being proud of. According to him, the whole of Armenia is one common house, so having a barbecue in the city center should not cause confusion.

Concluding the communication with media representatives, the politician indicated his full involvement in public life. He urged the journalists to finally get used to his presence, declaring that he is present everywhere.

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