Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan has announced that 1,141 applications have been submitted under his initiative inviting graduates of the world’s leading universities to contribute their knowledge and professional experience to Armenia’s public administration system. In a Facebook post, the Prime Minister recalled that he launched the initiative on June 15, inviting highly qualified professionals to consider careers in the country’s state administration. According to the Prime Minister, the results of interviews and professional assessments will be used to establish a government talent pool. The educational background, work experience, and professional skills of the selected candidates will be matched with the specific staffing needs of Armenia’s public administration system. The Prime Minister thanked all applicants who responded to his call, as well as the public for its strong support of the initiative.