LEGISLATIVE AMENDMENTS TO CONTRIBUTE TO CULTURE DEVELOPMENT

“This year the ministry of culture has submitted three bills to the government,” Hasmik Poghosyan, minister of culture said summing up the year.

In her words, another six decisions were submitted to the government that will contribute to further development. “Additions and amendments will be made in the regulations on evaluating historical monuments,” Poghosyan said mentioning several other laws relating to culture where amendments will be made. In her words, Program Culture 2008-2012 was also submitted to the government.

The state budget allocated 7 million drams to the ministry of culture in 2007 and additional funds were released from the reserve fund.