Whether we like it or not, the mining industry plays a very important role in the development of Armenia's economy, including in the security context. Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan stated this at Thursday's Cabinet meeting of the government of Armenia, referring to the Economic Response Program and the preliminary action plan, which was approved at this meeting.

"It is important to note that here, too, we must make decisions, make certain investment projects more important and acceptable for Armenia and Armenia’s society. Here, too, we must try to make such decisions, including within the framework of the well-known investment project of Amulsar [gold mine], taking into account the balanced interests of Armenia, we must try to find solutions," Pashinyan added.