ArmInfo. 24 billion 250 million drams will be allocated to support the Office of the Prime Minister of the Republic of Armenia in 2027, which is 1 billion 656 million drams less than the current year's funding. This was announced by RA Finance Minister Vahe Hovhannisyan on November 3 at a hearing on the draft 2027 state budget of Armenia at a joint session of the National Assembly committees.
According to him, 2 billion 076 million drams of this amount will be allocated for capital expenditures.
In turn, Chief of Staff of the Prime Minister of the Republic of Armenia Lilit Makunts noted that 10 programs and 47 activities are planned to be implemented within the framework of budget financing. In particular, this concerns the modernization of the public administration system, Continuing the reform program in the civil service system, digitalizing public and community services, and implementing the selected electronic system.
Makunts noted that the Prime Minister's Office will also provide assistance to public and other organizations next year, with two events to be implemented aimed at ensuring the participation of public organizations in program development and supporting national minorities. Another program concerns public notification, with five events to be held in 2027.
Hayk Farmanyan, a member of parliament from the opposition Strong Armenia faction, pointed to the enormous amount of contributions—over 9 billion drams—planned to be used to protect the country's interests in international arbitration. He suggested that this refers to political processes.
In response, the Chief of Staff of the Prime Minister noted that the said amount will be used only if necessary. The amount of funding is linked to the stages of case consideration, and the specific time period at which expenses will be required.
