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YEREVAN. – Prime Minister of Armenia Karen Karapetyan on Saturday received members of the Public Council, led by Council Chairman Vazgen Manukyan.

Welcoming the delegation, the PM said that such meetings are very important as they provide an opportunity to discuss issues of concern to the public, the prospects for the country’s development, challenges, and possible solutions.

Manukyan congratulated Karapetyan on being appointed Prime Minister and wished him productive work.

The Prime Minister and the members of the Public Council discussed the current state of the economy, the existing problems, and the development vectors. In particular, the meeting addressed the government’s economic policy, management efficiency, small and medium-sized businesses, education, science, banking, and several other domains. During the respective talk, the Prime Minister was offered a number of proposals on the issues raised.

Karapetyan noted that the new government sees society as a partner in solving problems, and in this regard, the Council may serve as a bridge between the government and the public at large. According to the Premier, the state apparatus is seen as a flexible team, and this is why the government has launched structural changes. The PM noted that the changes do not only imply renaming, but major content and targeted functions.

Introducing the rationale behind the proposed changes, Karen Karapetyan noted that the proposed Ministry of Investment and Entrepreneurship Support shall help entrepreneurs discuss matters of concern to them, and contribute to the elimination of obstacles in this domain. The Prime Minister stressed the importance of education and science as a basis for the development of each sector, and highlighted that the new government will give new impetus to the educational reform.

Summing up the discussion, Prime Minister Karen Karapetyan recommended to the Public Council members to submit specific proposals and programs.

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