Meeting between Armenian and Lebanese Deputy Prime Ministers
Deputy Prime Minister Tigran Avinyan, who is in New York to attend the UN High-Level Political Forum on Sustainable Development, met with Deputy Prime Minister of Lebanon Ghasan Hasbani. Greeting his counterpart, Tigran Avinyan said the relations between Armenia and Lebanon are developing in an atmosphere of mutual confidence and friendship. The parties shared the view that there is considerable investment and trade turnover growth potential between Armenia and Lebanon. Deputy... more »
RA Deputy Prime Minister meets with Iraqi Minister of Planning
On July 17, Deputy Prime Minister Tigran Avinyan, who is in New York to attend the UN High-Level Political Forum on Sustainable Development, met with Iraqi Minister of Planning Dr. Nouri Sabah Hameed Abtan al-Dulaimi. Tigran Avinyan noted that the development of relations with Iraq is one of the priorities of Armenia in the Middle East. The interlocutors expressed mutual interest in the continued development of trade and economic ties. The parties agreed to take steps as shortly as... more »
Tigran Avinyan Meets with UN Secretary-General’s Special Representative for Disaster Risk Reduction
On July 17, Deputy Prime Minister Tigran Avinyan, who is in New York to attend the UN High-Level Political Forum on Sustainable Development, met with UN Secretary-General’s Special Representative for Disaster Risk Reduction Mami Mizutori. Noting that effective cooperation has been unfolding ever since the establishment of the United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction, the Deputy Prime Minister expressed gratitude for the assistance provided in developing institutional... more »
Meeting between Armenian, Kyrgyz Deputy Prime Ministers
On July 17, Deputy Prime Minister Tigran Avinyan, who is in New York to attend the UN High-Level Political Forum on Sustainable Development, met with Deputy Prime Minister of the Republic of Kyrgyzstan Zamirbek Askarov. Tigran Avinyan noted that Armenia attaches great importance to the development of relations with Kyrgyzstan both in the bilateral format and in the format of integration associations and international organizations. In this context, the interlocutors touched upon the... more »
Statement by Deputy Prime Minister Tigran Avinyan at High Level Political Forum on Sustainable Development “Empowering people and ensuring inclusiveness and equality”
Excellences, Distinguished Delegates, Ladies and Gentlemen, I would like to congratulate you, Mr. President, for the excellent organization and substantial debate of this year`s High Level Political Forum. Armenia is keen to contribute to the deliberations of the Forum, which we see as a central platform for sharing best practices, exchanging ideas and identifying new solutions and partnerships for the sustainable development goals. Last year, Armenia presented its first... more »
Tigran Avinyan Meets with UN Under-Secretary-General
On July 16, Deputy Prime Minister Tigran Avinyan met with Fekitamoeloa Katoa 'Utoikamanu, United Nations Under-Secretary-General, UN High Representative for the Least Developed Countries, Landlocked Developing Countries and Small Island Developing States. The interlocutors highlighted the unhindered transport of goods to landlocked countries, and the implementation of targeted programs to ensure access to marine ports and global markets. In this context, Fekitamoeloa Katoa 'Utoikamanu... more »
Tigran Avinyan Meets with UNDP Administrator
On July 16, Deputy Prime Minister Tigran Avinyan met with United Nations Development Program (UNDP) Administrator Achim Steiner at the UN Headquarters in New York. The Deputy Prime Minister noted that Armenia attaches great importance to large-scale and effective cooperation with UNDP. Given the Armenian government’s ambitious reform agenda, Armenia seeks to expand cooperation with UNDP. The ongoing public administration reform, digitization and the “Work, Armenia”... more »
Tigran Avinyan Meets with Irish Minister for Children and Youth Affairs
Deputy Prime Minister Tigran Avinyan, who is in New York to attend the UN High-Level Political Forum on Sustainable Development, on July 15 met with Irish Minister for Children and Youth Affairs Katherine Zappone. The parties stated that there is a huge potential for the furtherance of relations between the two countries and expressed readiness to promote interactions. They explored ways of expanding bilateral cooperation at international platforms, including the UN, as well as promoting... more »
Tigran Avinyan Meets with Armenians in Banking & Finance Network Members
Deputy Prime Minister Tigran Avinyan, who is in New York to take part in the UN High-Level Political Forum on Sustainable Development, on July 15 held a round-table discussion with members of Armenians in Banking & Finance Network. Addressing the event, Tigran Avinyan introduced Armenia’s development vision, and the recent economic developments in our country. The Deputy PM expressed conviction that if Armenia’s development model were to be based on the infinity of the... more »
Tigran Avinyan Meets with EEC Board Member Tatyana Valovaya
Deputy Prime Minister Tigran Avinyan, who is in New York to attend the UN High-Level Political Forum on Sustainable Development, on July 15 met with Eurasian Economic Commission Board Member (minister) Tatyana Valovaya. At the beginning of the meeting, Tigran Avinyan congratulated Tatyana Valovaya on her appointment to the position of Director General of the UN Office in Geneva and wished her every success in her new position of high responsibility. The parties stressed the importance... more »
