Tigran Avinyan receives business delegation
On August 2, Deputy Prime Minister Tigran Avinyan received a delegation led by Swiss-Armenian businessman Vartan Sirmakes. During the meeting, the guests introduced their ongoing and future programs in different areas of Armenia’s economy. The meeting specifically discussed projects relating to light industry, machine building, microelectronics, watch-making, construction and agriculture. Reference was made to Old Yerevan and Firdusi urban development projects. The... more »
Government allocates funds to transport further 109 Armenian citizens from Egypt to Yerevan
A regular Cabinet meeting was held today, chaired by Deputy Prime Minister Tigran Avinyan. Before discussing the agenda, the Deputy Prime Minister touched upon the return of those Armenian citizens who had left for Egypt: “Later last week, we learned that hundreds of Armenian citizens stacked up in Egypt due to the cancellation of several flights from Hurghada to Yerevan. Very quickly, thanks to intensive work carried out with several departments, in particular, the Ministry of... more »
Interagency Commission on Evaluation of Subvention Bids Holds Meeting
On July 30, 2019, the Interagency Commission on Evaluation of Subvention Bids held a regular meeting under the coordination of Deputy Prime Minister Tigran Avinyan. The Commission discussed 62 subvention bids aimed at developing economic and social infrastructures in communities in addition to the applications approved by the Prime Minister’s decision No. 278-A of March 19, 2019. 60 bids were approved to a total cost of about 3.2 billion drams, with 1.7 billion drams co-financed... more »
Tigran Avinyan Welcomes Newly Appointed Czech Ambassador
On July 29, Deputy Prime Minister Tigran Avinyan received newly appointed Ambassador of the Czech Republic to the Republic of Armenia Bedřich Kopecký. Congratulating the Ambassador on assuming office, the Deputy Premier said the Czech Republic is a reliable partner for Armenia. He pointed out that the ongoing high-level political dialogue provides a solid groundwork for developing multifaceted cooperation between the two countries. Thankful for the reception, the Czech... more »
Interagency Commission on Coordination of Preparations for WCIT-2019 Holds Meeting
On July 29, chaired by Deputy Prime Minister Tigran Avinyan, the Interagency Commission on Coordination of Preparations for WCIT-2019 held a regular meeting. To begin with, the Deputy Prime Minister stressed that the World Congress on Information Technology (WCIT 2019) will be organized at the highest possible level. The meeting participants discussed issues related to the Congress agenda, the work done so far, the challenges, etc. They specifically touched upon the projected ministerial... more »
Tigran Avinyan Hosts California Lieutenant Governor Eleni Kounalakis-Led Delegation
On July 29, Deputy Prime Minister Tigran Avinyan received a delegation led by Lieutenant Governor of California Eleni Kounalakis. The delegation comprised Los Angeles Board of Governors member Kathryn Barger, Colorado State Senator Dominique Moreno, Colorado State House Representative Daneya Esgar, Arizona State Senators Paul Boyer and Otoniel Navarrete, as well as several members of the Armenian National Committee of America – Western Region (ANCA-WR). The visit was organized by... more »
Government hosts discussion in the framework of the platform for coordination of cooperation with Armenia’s development partners
Chaired by RA Deputy Prime Minister Mher Grigoryan and UN Resident Coordinator Shombi Sharp, another discussion was held today in the Office of Government as part of the platform for coordination of cooperation with Armenia’s development partners. The meeting agenda featured two key items: the main vectors of Armenia’s development and the involvement of international organizations and partner countries in the process of developing country per-sector strategies. Before... more »
Extra budget receipts funneled toward improving water supply infrastructure
A Cabinet sitting was held today, chaired by Deputy Prime Minister Tigran Avinyan. The Government decided to redistribute funds in the 2019 State budget and provide AMD 450,517.0 thousand to the Water Committee following the principle of increased revenue and expenditure. The funds will be used to carry out capital works at 10 out of the 12 facilities as specified in Agreement N8 of December 12, 2018 between the Government of the Republic of Armenia, represented by the Water Committee,... more »
Deputy Prime Minister Mher Grigoryan Visits Bagratashen Border Checkpoint
On July 24, accompanied by National Security Service Director Artur Vanetsyan and State Revenue Committee Chairman David Ananyan, Deputy Prime Minister Mher Grigoryan visited Bagratashen border checkpoint. The Deputy Prime Minister toured the border checkpoint to get acquainted with the facilities and the service delivery process. The government officials gave relevant instructions to address the shortcomings.
Open Government Partnership Initiative Working Group Holds Meeting
On July 24, 2019, a meeting was held to coordinate the activities of the Open Government Partnership (OGP) Initiative, which was moderated by Edward Aghajanyan, Head of the Office of the Prime Minister of the Republic of Armenia, Coordinator of the OGP-Armenia process. The meeting was attended by representatives of government agencies responsible for implementation of the 2018-2020 OGP Action Plan, civil society and international organizations. Under the 2018-2020 OGP Action Plan, Armenia... more »
