Tigran Avinyan Received La Poste Group Representative
On June 20, Deputy Prime Minister Tigran Avinyan received Christelle Defaye-Geneste, Director of European Affairs and Customs at the French La Poste Group. The parties discussed prospects and approaches to the development of post offices in Armenia, specifically in the context of the digitization of public services. Mrs. Defaye-Geneste briefed the Deputy Prime Minister on the particularities of public services rendered by La Poste. At the end of the meeting, the interlocutors... more »
Sustainable Urban Development, North-South Highway and Northern Corridor Modernization Projects Governing Board Held a Meeting
On June 19, the Sustainable Urban Development, North-South Highway and Northern Corridor Modernization Projects Governing Board met, chaired by Deputy Prime Minister Tigran Avinyan. The meeting discussed and approved as follows: the Tranche-3 agreement on construction contract for the North-South Highway’s Talin-Lanjik road section, the Tranche-2 agreement on the results of the tender announced for construction of Argavand-Shirak road section, and the amended Tranche-1 Investment... more »
Deputy Prime Minister Mher Grigoryan Receives Head of ICRC Delegation to Armenia
Deputy Prime Minister Mher Grigoryan received Head of the Delegation of the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) to Armenia Claire Meytraud. Greeting the guest, the Deputy Prime Minister highly appreciated the humanitarian activities carried out by the ICRC in Armenia, considering the meeting a good opportunity to discuss important issues of cooperation. In turn, Claire Meytraud outlined the main goals and directions of the activities carried out by the International... more »
Deputy Prime Minister Mher Grigoryan, UN Resident Coordinator Discuss Sector-Specific Strategy Development Process
Deputy Prime Minister Mher Grigoryan today received UN Resident Coordinator Shombi Sharp. The meeting focused on the development of sector-specific strategies and the involvement of Armenia’s development partners in that process. The interlocutors exchanged views on the content and structure of per-sector strategies to be developed. Mher Grigoryan emphasized that the process should be organized and coordinated in the best possible manner in order to have a high-quality final... more »
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 »
