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Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan has announced that he will soon appoint a group of applicants who graduated from leading universities around the world to senior positions.

“On June 15, I invited graduates of the world’s leading universities to put their knowledge and professional experience at the service of the public administration system of the Republic of Armenia. I am pleased to note that the initiative has attracted significant interest,” Pashinyan said in a social media post.

A total of 1,141 applications were received, he added.

“Following the review of applications and the initial selection process, 459 candidates, or around 40 percent of applicants, advanced to the second stage. The average age of the candidates is 34.

Based on the results of interviews and professional assessments, a pool of qualified candidates will be formed, where the candidates’ education, experience, and professional skills will be matched with the specific needs of the public administration system.

At the launch of the program, I noted that candidates included in this pool could be offered employment opportunities within the public administration system or other forms of cooperation over the coming year. I must note that I have already made decisions to appoint a number of applicants to senior positions, and in the near future you will see the formal implementation of these decisions.

I thank all the candidates who responded to my invitation, as well as the public, for the great support shown toward this initiative,” Pashinyan added.

Kazakhstan’s President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev has congratulated Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan on his reappointment.

“Congratulations on your reappointment as Prime Minister of the Republic of Armenia,” President Tokayev said in a letter published by the Prime Minister’s Office.

“The high trust placed in you is a testament to your dedicated work in a responsible state position. It is clear evidence of broad public support for your strategic course aimed at improving the well-being of the country’s citizens and strengthening its international standing.

In Kazakhstan, you are recognized as an outstanding statesman who is sincerely interested in further activating and expanding the Kazakh-Armenian strategic partnership. I am confident that through our joint efforts, we will multiply our achievements and bring the multifaceted interstate relations between Kazakhstan and Armenia to a qualitatively new level.

Taking this opportunity, dear Nikol Pashinyan, I wish you further success in your responsible state activities carried out for the benefit of the friendly people of Armenia.”

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi congratulated Nikol Pashinyan on his reappointment as Prime Minister of Armenia.

“Excellency, on behalf of the Government and people of Japan, I would like to extend my sincere congratulations on Your Excellency’s reappointment as Prime Minister of the Republic of Armenia,” the Japanese PM said in a letter addressed to Pashinyan.

“Armenia is an important partner for Japan in maintaining and strengthening a free and open international order based on the rule of law. Your Excellency’s visit to Japan last September was an important opportunity to further deepen bilateral relations. Next year marks the 35th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between our two countries, and I look forward to further expanding and developing bilateral relations under close cooperation with Your Excellency. I sincerely wish for Your Excellency’s good health and further success, and for the prosperity of the Republic of Armenia”.

President of Tajikistan Emomali Rahmon has congratulated Nikol Pashinyan on his reappointment as Prime Minister of Armenia.

“Please accept our sincere congratulations and best wishes on the occasion of your appointment as Prime Minister of the Republic of Armenia,” President Rahmon said in a letter addressed to Pashinyan and published by his office.

“Your reappointment to this high office once again testifies to society’s support for your political course, which is consistently aimed at the socio-economic progress of friendly Armenia and strengthening its standing in the international arena.

Taking this opportunity, I would like to emphasize our continued interest in the comprehensive development of constructive cooperation between Tajikistan and Armenia, based on the long-standing traditions of friendship, mutual understanding, mutual respect, and trust.

I am confident that through joint efforts, we will continue to contribute in every possible way to the effective advancement of this process, for the benefit of the fundamental interests of our peoples.

I wish you good health and success in your future endeavors, and I wish the friendly Armenian people peace, stability, and continued prosperity.”

President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev has congratulated Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan on his reappointment.

“It is a great pleasure for me to extend my sincere congratulations to you on your reappointment as Prime Minister of the Republic of Armenia,” President Mirziyoyev said in a letter addressed to Pashinyan and published by his office. “I am confident that your work in this high office will contribute to the further improvement of your people’s living standards, strengthening the country’s international standing, and the consistent development of ties between Uzbekistan and Armenia. Taking this opportunity, I wish Your Excellency good health, personal happiness, and success in your responsible state service, and I wish the people of Armenia peace and prosperity.”

China’s Premier Li Qiang has congratulated Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan on his reappointment, the Prime Minister’s Office reported.

“Your Excellency, I have learned with great pleasure of your reappointment as Prime Minister of the Republic of Armenia. On this occasion, I wish to extend my sincere congratulations,” the Chinese Premier said in a letter addressed to Pashinyan.

“China and Armenia enjoy long-standing traditional friendship. Since the establishment of diplomatic relations 34 years ago, bilateral relations have maintained sound and steady growth, and practical cooperation has yielded fruitful results. China stands ready to work together with Armenia, guided by the principles of mutual respect, mutual trust and mutual benefit, to further deepen cooperation across the board and continuously enrich the substance of the strategic partnership between the two countries. Wishing you good health and every success in your endeavors,” he added.

Slovenian Prime Minister Janez Janša has congratulated Nikol Pashinyan on his reappointment as Prime Minister of Armenia.

According to the Prime Minister’s Office of Armenia, the congratulatory message reads:

“Your Excellency,

On behalf of the Government of the Republic of Slovenia and on my own behalf, please accept my sincere congratulations on your reappointment as Prime Minister of the Republic of Armenia. I wish you every success in carrying out your important responsibilities.

The election results clearly reflect the commitment of the Armenian people to their country’s European path. Slovenia remains a steadfast supporter of a close partnership between the European Union and Armenia. Your significant efforts and dedication to promoting lasting peace and stability in the region are also highly commendable.

I am confident that many opportunities will emerge to further strengthen our relations. I look forward to deepening our political dialogue and expanding bilateral cooperation for the benefit of our two nations.

Please accept, Your Excellency, the assurances of my highest consideration.”

Chairman of the Board of the Eurasian Economic Commission Bakytzhan Sagintayev has congratulated Nikol Pashinyan on his reappointment as Prime Minister of the Republic of Armenia.

The Eurasian Economic Commission said in a statement:

“The high level of confidence placed in you reflects support for your continued efforts to ensure the country’s stable development and improve the well-being of its citizens,” the congratulatory message reads.

The Chairman of the Board of the Eurasian Economic Commission expressed confidence that the continued constructive cooperation between the Government of the Republic of Armenia and the Eurasian Economic Commission would contribute to the effective implementation of mutually beneficial cooperation.

Chairman of the Standing Committee of the National People’s Congress of China Zhao Leji has congratulated Ruben Rubinyan on his election as Speaker of the National Assembly of Armenia.

“Your Excellency, I was delighted to learn of your election as Speaker of the National Assembly of the Republic of Armenia. On this occasion, I wish to extend my sincere congratulations,” Zhao Leji, Chairman of the Standing Committee of the National People’s Congress of China, said in a letter published by the Armenian Parliament’s press service.

“Over the 34 years since the establishment of diplomatic relations, bilateral ties between China and Armenia have maintained steady and sustained development, while cooperation under the Belt and Road Initiative has yielded significant results.

I stand ready to work together with you to strengthen cooperation between the National People’s Congress of the People’s Republic of China and the National Assembly of the Republic of Armenia, and to make new contributions to further deepening the strategic partnership between our two countries.

I wish you good health and every success in all your endeavors,” he added. 

Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan on Tuesday introduced newly appointed Minister of High-Tech Industry Davit Tadevosyan to the ministry’s staff.

Pashinyan thanked outgoing Minister Mkhitar Hayrapetyan for his work, noting that Armenia’s technology sector has been growing.

“But I should also say that the developments of the past year are particularly significant for Armenia, because we now have increasingly comprehensive opportunities to engage with cutting-edge technologies and artificial intelligence. Of course, a great deal of work has been done, and Armenia now has infrastructure in place that just a few years ago might have seemed difficult to achieve,” the Prime Minister said.

He highlighted the supercomputing center of Yerevan State University, the Eleveight AI data center, and the AI factory that will soon be launched by Firebird.

Keeping pace with technological advancements is one of the Government’s most important priorities, the Prime Minister said.

“But in this regard, we must also remain attentive to and engaged with the global debates taking place around technology, with the understanding that we must do everything possible to ensure that the introduction of technologies does not reduce people’s opportunities to work and earn a living, but, on the contrary, makes these opportunities as accessible and effective as possible,” the Prime Minister said, adding that the Government has a very extensive agenda in the field of technology.

“Of course, there are very serious and long-term challenges here that require management, planning, and decision-making. However, this is part of the upcoming work agenda, which we will address in the context of discussions and the adoption of the draft Government program,” Nikol Pashinyan said.

Mkhitar Hayrapetyan thanked the Prime Minister for entrusting him with the position of Minister of High-Tech Industry, adding that he viewed it as a unique opportunity to serve the country.

The former minister expressed confidence that Davit Tadevosyan would succeed in the role, given his knowledge and experience, and pledged his support.

In turn, newly appointed Minister Davit Tadevosyan thanked the Prime Minister for his trust. “I assume this position with a clear understanding that everything has a beginning and an end. I will make every effort to ensure that I hand over this position to the next minister with pride and with the full sense that I have completed the work to the best of my ability,” the minister said.