Government members visit Yerablur Pantheon
On the occasion of the Army Day, Deputy Prime Minister Mher Grigoryan and Deputy Prime Minister Hambardzum Matevosyan, accompanied by members of the Government and other high-ranking officials, visited Yerablur Military Pantheon to pay tribute to the memory of the Armenians who sacrificed their lives for the Homeland's independence. On behalf of the Prime Minister of the Republic of Armenia, Deputy Prime Minister Mher Grigoryan laid a wreath at the memorial to the fallen freedom... more »
Regular sitting of the Interagency Commission on coordination of measures to ensure the implementation of the Armenia-EU CEPA and Partnership Priorities Document takes place
The regular sitting of the Interagency Commission on coordinating the measures ensuring the implementation of the Armenia-EU Comprehensive and Enhanced Partnership Agreement and the Armenia-EU Partnership Priorities Document took place at the Government today, chaired by Deputy Prime Minister Mher Grigoryan. The implementation process of measures was discussed during the sitting. Representatives of the relevant agencies responsible for the measures delivered reports. Reference was... more »
Deputy Prime Minister Hambardzum Matevosyan receives Acting UN Resident Coordinator in Armenia
On January 26, Deputy Prime Minister Hambardzum Matevosyan received Lila Pieters Yahia, Acting UN Resident Coordinator in Armenia. The Deputy Prime Minister congratulated the UN representative on her appointment to the responsible position and expressed readiness for close cooperation for the implementation of ambitious programs aimed at promoting democracy, security, peace and stability. Hambardzum Matevosyan highly valued the support and efforts of the UN Office in the fight against... more »
The Government makes amendments to a number of programs implemented in the field of agriculture. More favorable conditions will be created, the circle of beneficiaries will be expanded
A regular Cabinet meeting took place today, chaired by Deputy Prime Minister of Armenia Mher Grigoryan. The government has made amendments to a number of decisions on programs aimed at the development of the agricultural sector. Particularly, due to the need to make amendments in the program of subsidizing interest rates for agricultural loans, the Government has made a relevant decision. Accordingly, it is envisaged to set the amount of loans provided within the framework of the program... more »
Deputy Prime Minister Mher Grigoryan received Ambassador of Iran
Deputy Prime Minister Mher Grigoryan received Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Islamic Republic of Iran to Armenia Abbas Badakhshan Zohouri. Welcoming the Ambassador, the Deputy Prime Minister highlighted the development of relations with Iran, a friendly country for Armenia, and the full realization of the existing trade and economic potential. During the meeting the interlocutors discussed the issues related to the organization of the forthcoming 17th sitting of... more »
Deputy PM Matevosyan and the Swedish Ambassador to Armenia underline the immediate repatriation of Armenian prisoners of war and civilian hostages held in Azerbaijan
Today, Deputy Prime Minister Hambardzum Matevosyan received the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Kingdom of Sweden to Armenia Patrik Svensson. The Deputy Prime Minister praised the positive dynamics in the Armenian-Swedish bilateral relations, highly assessed the Swedish Government's interest in contributing to the reform agenda of Armenia and the support provided during the 44-day war. Ambassador Svensson highlighted the partnership with Armenia and expressed the... more »
Deputy PM Hambardzum Matevosyan discusses the development programs of the capital with the Mayor of Yerevan
Today, Deputy Prime Minister Hambardzum Matevosyan received the newly elected Mayor of Yerevan Hrachya Sargsyan. Hambardzum Matevosyan congratulated the Mayor on assuming the responsible position and wished him fruitful work for the benefit of the residents of the capital. The agenda of the meeting referred to the implementation of a number of programs and works aimed at the development of Yerevan, which the Prime Minister of the Republic of Armenia Nikol Pashinyan had put forward... more »
The Netherlands will support Armenia in strengthening democratic institutions and economic development - Deputy Prime Minister Matevosyan meets with the Dutch Ambassador
The Netherlands will support the Government of Armenia in the areas of agriculture, strengthening of democratic institutions and protection of human rights, the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Kingdom of the Netherlands to Armenia Nico Schermers expressed such readiness today, during a meeting with the Deputy Prime Minister of the Republic of Armenia Hambardzum Matevosyan. Deputy Prime Minister Hambardzum Matevosyan welcomed the Ambassador, thanked the parliament... more »
Construction of kindergartens, renovation of streets, reconstruction of water supply and drainage systems: 1190 subsidy programs during the last four years
About 1190 subsidy programs were implemented in 2018-2021. This was announced on January 10 during the sitting of the interdepartmental commission for evaluation of subsidy applications aimed at the development of economic and social infrastructure of the communities of Armenia, chaired by the Deputy Prime Minister of the Republic of Armenia Hambardzum Matevosyan. Deputy Prime Minister Hambardzum Matevosyan highlighted the use of this tool by the Government that promotes community... more »
Deputy Prime Minister Hambardzum Matevosyan's congratulatory message on New Year and Christmas
Dear compatriots, Happy New Year and Merry Christmas! The passing year 2021, despite its controversies, was a year of overcoming the political crisis for Armenia. After the military aggression unleashed by Azerbaijan against Artsakh, the tension in the domestic political life of Armenia was possible to overcome through elections, a tool typical of accomplished democracies. In this regard, the political forces of Armenia showed will and civic collective maturity, turning to the... more »
