Government approves 2019 State Budget Bill
A Cabinet meeting was held today, chaired by First Deputy Prime Minister Ararat Mirzoyan. The meeting first discussed and approved the government’s legislative initiative on the 2019 State budget bill of the Republic of Armenia. Accordingly, the consolidated budget revenue is estimated at 1.533.7 billion drams (less inter-budgetary transfers), expenditures - 1.685.3 billion drams (without inter-budgetary transfers), and the deficit at 151.6 billion drams in 2019. The community... more »
Government to support land users in border areas
A regular Cabinet meeting was held today, chaired by First Deputy Prime Minister Ararat Mirzoyan. The Government first made a decision to ensure efficient use of arable land, increase the level of grain security, enhance efficiency and targeting of agricultural subsidies, and mitigate territorial development disparities. State support shall be provided to vulnerable land users in 37 border villages at the rate of 60,000 drams per 1 hectare of winter cereal crops actually sown for the 2019... more »
German Chancellor Angela Merkel to Visit Armenia
On August 24-25, 2018, Angela Merkel, the Chancellor of the Federal Republic of Germany, will be paying an official visit to Armenia. In the framework of the visit, Armenian-German high-level talks will be held, led by Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan and German Chancellor Angela Merkel. The Prime Minister of Armenia and the German Chancellor will sum up the results of the talks at a joint press conference. During her visit, Chancellor Angela Merkel will also meet with Armenian... more »
The RA First Deputy Prime Minister’s Speech at the High Level Political Forum on Sustainable Development
The High-Level Political Forum on Sustainable Development was held on July 17, 2018, where the First Deputy PM Ararat Mirzoyan introduced Armenia’s first Voluntary National Review, summarizing the government’s aims, targets, and progress towards the sustainable development agenda. In his speech, Mr. Mirzoyan presented the values at the heart of the non-violent revolution in Armenia and the priorities of the new Armenian government. He further stressed the Government's efforts... more »
Deputy Prime Minister Mher Grigoryan receives World Bank representatives
Deputy Prime Minister Mher Grigoryan received a delegation led by World Bank Country Manager for Armenia Sylvie Bossoutrot. Pleased with the ongoing cooperation between Armenia and the World Bank, the parties touched upon the programs implemented in different spheres. Highly appreciative of the WB’s consulting and research services, the Deputy Prime Minister said they promote the development of Armenia’s socio-economic systems. The interlocutors exchanged views on... more »
Deputy PM Mher Grigoryan receives ADB Country Manager for Armenia
Deputy Prime Minister Mher Grigoryan received Shane Rosenthal, Asian Development Bank (ADB) Armenia Office Director. Congratulating Mher Grigoryan on being elected as Deputy Prime Minister, Shane Rosenthal expressed the hope that the wealth of his past experience would help him work effectively for the benefit of the Republic of Armenia. Mr. Rosenthal briefed the Deputy Prime Minister on the process of cooperation with the Government of Armenia in the fields of infrastructure development,... more »
Deputy Prime Minister Mher Grigoryan meets with UN Resident Coordinator in Armenia
Deputy Prime Minister Mher Grigoryan received Shombi Sharp, the UN Resident Coordinator and UNDP Development Program Permanent Representative in Armenia. Welcoming the guest, the Deputy Prime Minister highly appreciated the efforts and the programs implemented in important sectors by the UN Office in Armenia. Thankful for the reception and appreciation, the UN Permanent Representative congratulated Mher Grigoryan on his appointment to the post of Deputy Prime Minister. Shombi Sharp... more »
Deputy Prime Minister Mher Grigoryan, Head of EU Delegation discuss EU-Armenia cooperation prospects
Deputy Prime Minister Mher Grigoryan met with Ambassador Piotr Switalski, the Head of EU Delegation to Armenia. Congratulating Mher Grigoryan on taking up a responsible post, Ambassador Swatalski said he looked forward to making joint efforts with the new government in terms of expanding and deepening the EU-Armenia cooperation. The Head of EU Delegation noted that the European Union’s assistance to Armenia increased by a quarter in 2018, which opened up new prospects and... more »
Deputy Prime Minister Mher Grigoryan receives IMF Resident Representative in Armenia
Deputy Prime Minister Mher Grigoryan received Yulia Ustyugova, the Permanent Representative of the International Monetary Fund in Armenia. Greeting the guest, the Deputy Prime Minister appreciated the programs implemented jointly with the IMF, the years-long close cooperation and the assistance provided by the Fund. Mher Grigoryan assured that our country is committed to strengthen and further develop relations with the IMF. Congratulating Mher Grigoryan on assuming the office of... more »
Deputy Prime Minister Mher Grigoryan meets with Swedish parliament delegation
Deputy Prime Minister Mher Grigoryan met today with a delegation led by Deputy Speaker of Swedish Parliament Björn Söder. The Swedish lawmakers congratulated Mher Grigoryan on assuming the post of Deputy Prime Minister, wished him every success in handling the existing problems in the best interest of the people of Armenia. Reference was made to the internal political situation in Armenia. Deputy Prime Minister Grigoryan assured the guests that the Armenian government... more »
