Armenian government presented its program: from increasing public  confidence in law enforcement agencies and early elections, to  foreign policy priorities

ArmInfo. The new government of Armenia presented its program. The document, posted on the government website, contains seven chapters and 29 pages.

The first chapter is devoted to the main vectors of the government's  policy, where, in particular, it is said that the key goal of the  Armenian government is to consolidate the values of the non-violent,  democratic velvet revolution that took place in April-May as a basis  for national and public relations, goals of the revolution.

In this context, the key is; - the formation of the government solely  through the free will of the people, - national unity and civil  solidarity based on the rule of law and equality of all before the  law, - ensuring Armenia's internal and external security, increasing  the level of security of Armenia and Artsakh, - public denial of  corruption and practical division of society, politics and business  beyond corruption - creating an environment conducive to the free  creativity of man, as well as a dignified and happy life and  protection of economic competition, real opportunities for any  economic activity, - ensuring inclusive economic growth, creating  jobs, overcoming poverty, - gradual increase in the level of public  education and social protection, - the formation of a society without  violence and the social denial of violence, - the protection of the  environment and the wise use of natural resources.  The second  chapter is fully devoted to preparations for early elections.

It is noted that after the victory of the non-violent, democratic  velvet revolution that took place in Armenia in April-May, it became  obvious that the National Assembly of the sixth convocation does not  reflect the real political moods and preferences of the Armenian  people, as well as the real balance of forces. "This reality creates  an indisputable necessity for holding early parliamentary elections  in the country," the document says. At the same time, it is noted  that the managerial and systemic crisis of trust began when a vicious  and pernicious practice was imposed to obstruct the free expression  of will of voters, to unlawfully influence the will of citizens, as  well as to falsify the election results.

In this context, the government attaches importance to holding truly  free, fair, transparent, democratic early parliamentary elections, To  implement such elections, it is proposed to implement significant  reforms of the electoral law.

In particular, to abandon the rating electoral system, to move to a  full-scale proportional system, to form new electoral lists  reflecting the real situation, which will subsequently be updated  automatically, to exclude the possibility of a repeat vote by  creating a modern and integrated fingerprint verification system of  voters.

In addition, to guarantee the law for participating political forces  the provision of air time on paid and free terms during peak hours,  to exclude unlawful influence on the will of citizens, pressure and  electoral bribes.

It is noted that it is imperative to hold extraordinary parliamentary  elections for a maximum of one year.

The third chapter, devoted to ensuring external and internal  security, is divided into three sub-items - the Armed Forces, foreign  policy, internal security.

In the first paragraph, the need to increase the level of training of  the Armed Forces is noted, to ensure the complete depoliticization of  the military servicemen. In addition, in the context of the  development of the Armed Forces, the need is noted for replenishing  the army with necessary, modern equipment and weapons, increasing its  fighting efficiency, the level of discipline (including through the  educational qualification) and the social security of servicemen, and  expanding the scope of international cooperation.

The program of the government records that the main goal of the  foreign policy of the Armenian Cabinet of Ministers is to protect its  sovereignty, ensure the security of Artsakh, enhance the authority of  the Republic of Armenia, establish mutually beneficial cooperation  with all states, expand the framework for integration of the  Republic, modernize the country's economy and actions aimed at moving  Armenia to new markets.

At the same time, it is noted that the government will make efforts  for a peaceful settlement of the Karabakh conflict within the  framework of the OSCE Minsk Group and on the basis of the fundamental  principles of international law, in particular, the right of peoples  to self-determination. Artsakh, as a party to the conflict, must have  a voice and be involved in the negotiation process.

In the issue of recognition of the Armenian Genocide, the Armenian  government is sure that only by recognizing the crime, it is possible  to prevent similar actions in the future. Armenia will also strive to  improve the efficiency of the country's membership in the EAEU.  Armenia considers military cooperation with the Russian Federation as  the most important element of ensuring the security of the republic.  The government plans to deepen friendly and partnership relations  with the United States. The importance of starting a dialogue with  the EU around the liberalization of the visa regime is noted.

Cooperation with Iran and Georgia should be arranged in such a way,  that if possible, to exclude the influence of geopolitical processes.  There is also a need for cooperation with China, India, Japan, Middle  East countries, Oceania countries.

To ensure internal security, it is assumed that the people's  confidence in law enforcement bodies will increase, as well as the  introduction of public control over them.

The fourth chapter is devoted to the fight against corruption and  bribery. It is noted that the activities in this direction are among  the priorities of the Armenian government and it is not ready for  compromises.

The next - fifth chapter "Free, worthy and happy citizen", proclaims  the intention of the authorities to do everything possible to ensure  that the citizen should be confident that he is a direct participant  in public life and has the opportunity to influence these processes.  In addition, the government intends to ensure the equality of all  before the law, the need to protect human rights. Poverty alleviation  and social support is a priority task of the government and for this  purpose the government plans to revise pensions. At the same time,  steps will be taken to increase the level of medical care in the  country, as well as to ensure their accessibility. The government  also intends to improve the quality of education and the  accessibility of the educational system for all citizens. The gradual  increase of the educational qualification is also considered in the  context of the proper cultural policy of the country. The government  also proclaims policies aimed at proper protection of the  environment.

The sixth chapter is devoted to consistent economic development. In  this context, it is noted the importance of ensuring economic  competition and the fight against monopolies; the fight against the  shadow and the increase in state revenues; social effect of economic  development, employment growth, poverty reduction.  Priorities of  economic development are also noted - high technologies, agriculture,  tourism.

In the context of development of relations with the Diaspora, the  seventh chapter of the program, proclaims the holding of such a  policy, which will ensure the involvement of the Diaspora's potential  in the sphere of state administration of Armenia, will remove  obstacles in this way. The Armenian government also guarantees the  right of national minorities to safe and natural development.

It should be noted that the government program will be submitted to  the parliament on June 7.