  AMD 9.4bln to be allocated from Armenian budget for science development in 2011June 25, 2010 - 17:29 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Chairman of the State Committee for Science Samvel Harutyunyan said that AMD 9.4bln are envisaged to be allocated for science development in 2011. The funds for innovative programs will be included in a separate budget item, Harutyunyan told journalists. “According to my calculations, if these funds are provided, the total financing of Armenia’s science may amount to AMD 12bln,” said Harutyunyan. AMD 5.5bln are allocated for scientific activity, while 2bln will be spent for purchase of equipment, various international scientific organizations’ membership fees, etc. Besides, AMD 1bln is envisaged for development works in the defense industry.   Top stories David Vardanyan is the son of former Karabakh leader Ruben Vardanyan who who is currently imprisoned in Azerbaijan. Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan has met with Stephan Schütz, Executive Partner at Gerkan, Marg and Partners. The number of state universities will be reduced from 23 to 8 by 2030, Minister of Education, Science, Culture and Sport Zhanna Andreasyan has said. From September 21 to November 11, a total of 2,820 Russians registered at a place of residence in Armenia, the police has said.   Partner news |  Latest news Armenian Economy Minister to make trip to UAE May 20-22  A delegation led by Minister of Economy Gevorg Papoyan will travel to the UAE capital of Abu Dhabi on May 20-22Armenia Security Council chief traveling to Qatar Secretary of the Security Council of Armenia Armen Grigoryan will travel on a working visit to Qatar.Pillars installed in Armenian border village of Kirants In the Armenian village of Kirants, three border markers have been installed, and border guards stand next to them.Armenian Foreign Minister regrets “tragic loss” of Iranian counterpart The Armenian Foreign Ministry has expressed shock over the death of the Iranian President and the Minister of Foreign Affairs. |
