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 »
PM to present Hero of Our Times award as part of 28th anniversary celebrations
The main events dedicated to the 28th anniversary of Armenia’s independence will be held in Gyumri this year. Eduard Aghajanyan, head of the Prime Minister’s Office, said at a press conference at the Government Press Center, adding that the festivities dedicated to the Independence Day of September 21 will start in Gyumri Central Park at 11:00. “Seven musical platforms will be erected in different parts of the city, particularly for those who love vinyl, electronic,... more »
Mher Grigoryan Receives outgoing UK Ambassador to Armenia
Deputy Prime Minister Mher Grigoryan today received UK Ambassador to Armenia Judith Margaret Farnworth, who is completing her diplomatic mission in our country. Greeting the Ambassador, the Deputy Prime Minister highly valued her tenure-long efforts and expressed the hope that the strong bonds liaising Judith Margaret Farnworth with Armenia would not stop with the completion of her diplomatic mission. The Deputy Premier emphasized that Judith Margaret Farnworth will always be warmly... more »
Deputy Prime Minister Tigran Avinyan holds meeting of Council on Demographic Situation Improvement
On September 16, the Council on Improvement of Demographic Situation (CIDS) held a regular meeting, chaired by Deputy Prime Minister Tigran Avinyan. The Deputy Prime Minister addressed the event with opening remarks, in which he stated: “Dear Colleagues, I am pleased to welcome you to this regular CIDS meeting. As you may know, the government is committed to the program on ensuring demographic stability and stimulating birth rate in the country. At the same time, improving... more »
