PRIVATIZATION PROGRAM ADOPTED

Lragir.am
13 april 06

Despite the heated parliamentary debates and revelations that
lasted for three days the National Assembly adopted the report
on performance of privatization of state property 2001-2003, and
the program of privatization 2005-2007. It was confirmed thanks to
“forcing” the members of parliament who hardly ever attend the meetings
of parliament to turn up.

Nonetheless, Victor Dallakyan, Ardarutiun Alliance, called for a
boycott not to have quorum. Only the alliance and some members of
the National Unity followed him. The Orinats Yerkir voted against the
program. The ARF representatives voted as they wanted. Some voted for,
others against the program, yet some abstained. The 10-11 members of
the People’s Deputy Group supplied 15-16 votes.

The head of the Department for Management of State Property Karineh
Kirakosyan announced that the 2005-2007 program is the final program
of privatization, including about 300 companies. The list does not
include educational, scientific and medical institutions.