Session of Interagency Committee of the Republic of Armenia for oversight over the execution of the European Court of Human Rights Judgments (ECTHR) was held
On February 13 Deputy Prime Minister Mr. Mher Grigoryan chaired the plenary session of the Interagency Commission coordinating the implementation of the international obligations assumed by the European Convention on Human Rights, established by the Decision of the Prime Minister N1443-A of December 17, 2021. Representatives from the judiciary and legislator bodies were also present at the meeting. Deputy Prime Minister Mr. Grigoryan highlighted the need for a unified and coordinated effort... more »
Deputy Prime Minister Tigran Khachatryan receives the Ambassador of Brazil
Deputy Prime Minister Tigran Khachatryan received Fabio Vaz Pitaluga, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Federal Republic of Brazil to the Republic of Armenia. Welcoming the Ambassador, the Deputy Prime Minister emphasized the continuous development of Armenia-Brazil cooperation and expressed hope that it will further expand in tourism, high technologies and other areas with potential for cooperation. The Ambassador, in turn, thanked for the warm welcome and assured... more »
Deputy Prime Minister Mher Grigoryan participates in the event organized on the occasion of the National Day of Iran
Deputy Prime Minister Mher Grigoryan participated in the event organized on the occasion of the National Day of the Islamic Republic of Iran, the 45th anniversary of the victory of the Islamic Revolution, during which he delivered a congratulatory message, in which he specifically said: "Your Excellency Ambassador Sobhani, Dear Ambassadors, Dear Colleagues, Ladies and gentlemen, I warmly congratulate the friendly people of the Islamic Republic of Iran on the occasion... more »
Employment provision and social support programs for forcibly displaced persons from Nagorno-Karabakh continue
Deputy Minister of Economy Rafael Gevorgyan and Press Secretary of the Minister of Labor and Social Affairs Zaruhi Manucharyan presented from the "Humanitarian Center" of the Government details on employment provision and social support programs for persons forcibly displaced from Nagorno Karabakh. According to Rafael Gevorgyan, based on the discussions with persons who were forcibly displaced from Nagorno-Karabakh months ago, several directions regarding their employment... more »
Yerevan receives right to hold the sports and cultural games of Francophonie
The Standing Council of Francophonie has unanimously decided to grant Yerevan the right to host the 2027 Francophonie Sports and Cultural Games. It is expected that more than 50 delegations, around 4000 participants will arrive in the capital of Armenia to participate in the games. On December 14, 2023, Arayik Harutyunyan met with Caroline St-Hilaire, Administrator of the International Organization of Francophonie in Paris and discussed Armenia's bid to host the 2027 Francophonie... more »
The regular session of the Jubilee Committee for the 100th anniversary of the birth of Charles Aznavour took place
Arayik Harutyunyan, Chief of Staff of the Prime Minister, chairman of the 100th birthday anniversary committee of Charles Aznavour, chaired the regular session of the mentioned committee in the Government. The issues included in the agenda of the session were discussed, which related to the organization and holding of the concert programs, exhibitions, conference, and event marking the start of the celebrations dedicated to the jubilee anniversary of the world-famous chansonnier. Issues... more »
Arayik Harutyunyan chairs consultation on the existing problems in the field of information freedom and the steps to solve them
A consultation was held under the leadership of the Chief of Staff of the Prime Minister, Arayik Harutyunyan, with the participation of representatives of various state bodies and non-governmental organizations operating in the field of mass media. Ashot Melikyan, Chairman of Committee to Protect Freedom of Expression, presented the 2023 report on the state of freedom of speech in Armenia and violations of the rights of journalists and mass media. In this context, the problems presented... more »
Activity report 2023 of the Public Relations and Information Center discussed with Arayik Harutyunyan
On February 2, Arayik Harutyunyan, Chief of Staff of the Prime Minister, visited the "Public Relations and Information Center" SNCO of the Prime Minister's Office to discuss the activity report 2023, as well as ongoing works. The Chief of the Staff emphasized the need for information and strategic communication reforms in the state system, and the need to form an institutional architecture. The director of the Center Gor Tsarukyan and deputy directors reported on the... more »
More than 10,000 compatriots of Nagorno-Karabakh have already found employment
Deputy Minister of Labor and Social Affairs Ruben Sargsyan and press secretary of the Minister Zaruhi Manucharyan presented from the "Humanitarian Center" of the Government details about the state support program for providing employment for compatriots forcibly displaced from Nagorno Karabakh. Before the presentation of the program, Zaruhi Manucharyan reported two important news related to rents, utility bills and pensions. Accordingly, within the framework of the... more »
Deputy Prime Minister Tigran Khachatryan meets with UNDP Resident Representative in Armenia
Deputy Prime Minister Tigran Khachatryan received Natia Natsvlishvili, Resident Representative of the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in Armenia. Welcoming the participants of the meeting, the Deputy Prime Minister emphasized the comprehensive cooperation formed between Armenia and the UNDP and the prospects for its further expansion in the directions of the country's capacity building, democratic and social development, sectoral strategies and other directions arising from... more »
