Deputy Prime Minister Mher Grigoryan Attends Gala Reception on Russia Day
On June 12, 2019, Deputy Prime Minister Mher Grigoryan attended a Russian Embassy-hosted gala reception, dedicated to Russia Day. Mher Grigoryan offered festive congratulations to Ambassador Kopirkin, the embassy staff and in their person, to the friendly people of the Russian Federation.
Interdepartmental Commission on Evaluation of Subvention Bids Met in the Government
On June 13, under the coordination of Deputy Prime Minister Tigran Avinyan, a regular meeting of the interdepartmental commission for evaluation of subvention bids was held in the Office of Government, which discussed bids for subvention aimed at developing the economic and social infrastructures of communities in addition to the applications approved by the Prime Minister’s decision 2019 No. 278-A of March 19. Note that some 63 applications had been received from communities, of... more »
Tigran Avinyan Held a Consultation on Yerevan Construction Projects
On June 13, chaired by Deputy Prime Minister Tigran Avinyan, a discussion was held in the Government to review large-scale urban development programs in Yerevan. Reference was made to existing project proposals and a number of new urban development programs. The stakeholders’ representatives voiced their approaches and recommendations. A discussion was held on the development of coordinated solutions aimed at bringing construction into conformity with architectural, historical and... more »
Investment-Related Issues Discussed in the Government
On June 13, Deputy Prime Minister Tigran Avinyan held a consultation with representatives of the Armenian National Interests Fund. Issues of developing the Fund’s strategic priorities in tune with the Government Program were discussed during the meeting. Export promotion and the possibilities of attracting new investments in recycled energy, infrastructure development and in other areas were also touched upon..
Water Management Related Agenda Discussed in the Government
On June 13, Deputy Prime Minister Tigran Avinyan held a working meeting to discuss the efficiency of water sector-related loan and grant programs. The meeting focused on issues related to the implementation of loan and grant programs in cooperation with international development partners in the water sector. The responsible government officials briefed the Deputy Premier on the ongoing credit schemes and grants, inclusive of their financial and operational components. Views were exchanged... more »
Council on Combating Human Trafficking Holds First Meeting in Government
Chaired by Deputy Prime Minister Mher Grigoryan, the Council on Combating Human Trafficking held its first sitting in the Office of Government. Greeting the participants, the Deputy Prime Minister wished the Council successful proceedings. To begin with, the Foreign Ministry representative reported on the activities aimed at curbing human trafficking and exploitation in the Republic of Armenia. Then the international expert invited to the session presented the results of the... more »
Tigran Avinyan Holds Consultation with Representatives of Sports Federations represented in the Seventh Pan-Armenian Games
On June 11, Deputy Prime Minister, Chairman of Seventh Pan-Armenian Games Organizing Committee Tigran Avinyan held a consultative meeting with the representatives of sports federations represented in the Games. Deputy Chairman of the Organizing Committee, Chairman of the World Committee of Pan-Armenian Games Ishkhan Zakaryan reported on the ongoing preparations. The representatives of federations provided information on their sporting events. There was an exchange of ideas on finding... more »
Tigran Avinyan Receives AUA, AGBU Co-Founded Research Group Members
On June 11, Deputy Prime Minister Tigran Avinyan received the group conducting Armenia’s technological research which has been formed by the joint initiative of the American University of Armenia (AUA) and the Armenian General Benevolent Union (AGBU). The meeting was attended by Minister of Economy Tigran Khachatryan, Minister of High-Tech Industry Hakob Arshakyan and Deputy Minister of Education, Science, Culture and Sport Arevik Anapiosyan. The experts of various international... more »
Eduard Aghajanyan Attends Open Government Partnership Initiative Summit in Ottawa
The Open Government Partnership Initiative (OGP) Summit has been held in Ottawa. One of the Summit’s major achievements was the establishment of a group of Leading countries for the process of identification of real Beneficial Owners. With the UK and Ukraine at its forefront, the group brings together Leading countries to create common standards, methods, develop complex solutions to problems, etc. The Government of Armenia has assumed a commitment to set up a real... more »
Deputy Prime Minister Mher Grigoryan receives Head of EU Delegation, Ambassador Switalski
Deputy Prime Minister Mher Grigoryan received Head of EU Delegation to Armenia, Ambassador Piotr Switalski. The Deputy Prime Minister thanked the European Union for assisting Armenia and the EU Delegation –for effective cooperation with the Armenian Government. The interlocutors exchanged views on the ongoing cooperation towards the development of sectoral strategies and Armenian Development Strategy (ADS), in general. The Deputy Prime Minister expressed hope that through joint... more »
