Mher Grigoryan attends Eurasian Continent Transit Potential conference opening
Deputy Prime Minister Mher Grigoryan attended the official opening of the Eurasian Continent Transit Potential international conference and the first panel discussion with the Deputy Prime Ministers of other EAEU-member states at the TUMO Center for Creative Technologies. Organized and coordinated by Deputy Prime Minister Grigoryan, the international conference will be on from September 30 to October 1. Issues related to global transport-logistics systems, regional integration, digital... more »
Tigran Avinyan receives President of Freedom of Information Center in Armenia
On September 27, Deputy Prime Minister Tigran Avinyan received Shushan Doydoyan, President of the Freedom of Information Center in Armenia, and Mane Madoyan, Coordinator of Freedom of Information Initiative. Welcoming the guests, the Deputy Prime Minister noted that transparency and accountability are the main guidelines of the government. He highlighted the continued work of civil society in protecting the right to freedom of information in Armenia and developing a relevant culture, as... more »
Government funds the rise in salaries of rescuers and forest rangers
A Cabinet meeting was held today, chaired by Deputy Prime Minister Tigran Avinyan. On the agenda issues, the Executive discussed and approved the concept note on introducing a decentralized Regulatory Impact Assessment System (RIA) and the Conceptual Action Plan. The objective is to use the RIA methodology as a tool for developing high quality legal acts. The conduct of a comprehensive RIA implies problem identification, fact-finding and substantiation, identification of cause-effect... more »
Mher Grigoryan Receives Outgoing IRI Ambassador
Deputy Prime Minister Mher Grigoryan received Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Islamic Republic of Iran to the Republic of Armenia Seyed Kazem Sadjadi, who is completing his diplomatic mission in Armenia. The Deputy Premier thanked the Ambassador for the work done during his tenure and wished the Iranian diplomat every success in his future activities, stressing that Mr. Sadjadi will remain a friend of Armenia. Thankful for kind remarks and effective cooperation,... more »
Mher Grigoryan Receives Chinese Delegation
Deputy Prime Minister Mher Grigoryan received a delegation led by Deputy Minister of Trade of the People’s Republic of China Yu Jianhua, who arrived in Armenia to attend the 10th meeting of the Armenian-Chinese joint commission on trade and economic cooperation. Welcoming the guests, the Armenian Deputy Prime Minister highlighted the PRC Deputy Minister of Trade-attended meeting of the Armenian-Chinese joint commission, being held in Yerevan. Mher Grigoryan noted that there are all... more »
Tigran Avinyan Receives EBRD First Vice President
On September 23, 2019, Deputy Prime Minister Tigran Avinyan received a delegation led by First Vice President of European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) Jürgen Rigterink. Tigran Avinyan thanked the EBRD for effective cooperation, which covers an investment package worth over 1.3 billion euros and 178 programs, and has helped create a more stable financial sector in Armenia, modernize the energy system, road and water infrastructures, as well as to increase the... more »
Tigran Avinyan receives Katarina Mathernova
On September 20, Deputy Prime Minister Tigran Avinyan received a delegation led by Katarina Mathernova, European Commission Deputy Director General for Neighborhood and Enlargement Negotiations. The Deputy Prime Minister stressed that the EU is one of the most important partners of Armenia, noting that the European delegation’s visit is a good opportunity to discuss ongoing programs and cooperation opportunities. Thankful for the reception, Katarina Mathernova assured that... more »
Tigran Avinyan Attends EU-Armenia SME Fund Launching Ceremony
On September 20, 2019, Deputy Prime Minister Tigran Avinyan attended a ceremony, which marked the launch of the EU-Armenia SME Fund. In his greeting remarks, the Deputy Prime Minister noted: “Dear Mr. Prime Minister, Madame Mathernova, Dear Guests, Ladies and Gentlemen, I am glad to welcome you at the launch of a joint initiative of the European Union, the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development and Amber Capital. At this crucial time for Armenia and... more »
Tigran Avinyan Receives Head of the Office for the South Caucasus of the French Development Agency
On September 19, Deputy Prime Minister Tigran Avinyan received Gaëlle Assayag, Head of the Office for the South Caucasus of the French Development Agency (AFD), and Jonathan Lacôte, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the French Republic to the Republic of Armenia. The Deputy Prime Minister praised the continued strengthening of privileged Armenian-French relations in various fields. Ambassador Lacôte stressed the importance of the ongoing effective... more »
Mher Grigoryan receives EC Deputy Director General for Neighborhood and Enlargement Negotiations
Deputy Prime Minister Mher Grigoryan received Katarina Mathernová European Commission Deputy Director General for Neighborhood and Enlargement Negotiations. The meeting was attended by newly appointed Head of EU Delegation to Armenia, Ambassador Andrea Wictorin. Taking the opportunity, Mher Grigoryan congratulated Andrea Wictorin on assuming the office of Head of EU Delegation to Armenia, wishing her fruitful work during her diplomatic mission. The Deputy Prime Minister considered... more »
