The works of the Environmental Protection and Mining Inspection Body in the first half of 2021 summed up
Today, with the participation of the Chief of Staff to the Prime Minister Arayik Harutyunyan, the work of the Environmental Protection and Mining Inspection Body in the first half of 2021were summarized. Arthur Asoyan, head of Inspection Bodies' Coordination Bureau at Prime Minister's Office, the leadership of the inspection body and the heads of territorial subdivisions participated in the meeting. The performance indicators of the inspection body for the same period of 2019, 2020,... more »
Tigran Avinyan tours District 33 in Yerevan
On July 30, 2021, Acting Deputy Prime Minister Tigran Avinyan visited District 33 (Firdusi) in Yerevan. The District 33 Reconstruction Program has already started, and the Acting Deputy Prime Minister toured the district to get acquainted with the ongoing activities. The representatives of developing companies introduced their plans. Tigran Avinyan got acquainted with the layout of the new district, inspected the construction work underway on the site. Taking the opportunity, he... more »
Araik Harutyunyan introduces newly appointed First Deputy Minister of Defense Arshak Karapetyan
Chief of Staff of the Office of the Prime Minister Arayik Harutyunyan introduced to the staff of the Ministry of Defense and to the top military brass newly appointed First Deputy Defense Minister Arshak Karapetyan. Arayik Harutyunyan thanked outgoing Acting Defense Minister Vagharshak Harutyunyan for his work: “Mr. Harutyunyan took over as Defense Minister in a very difficult period for Armenia. We had several crises during this time, but Mr. Harutyunyan managed to handle them... more »
Accompanied by Acting Deputy Prime Minister Mher Grigoryan, European Council President Charles Michel Visits Tsitsernakaberd Memorial
President of the European Council Charles Michel, who is paying a two-day visit to Armenia, joined Acting Deputy Prime Minister Mher Grigoryan for a visit to the Tsitsernakaberd Memorial to pay tribute to Armenian Genocide victims.
European Council President Charles Michel Arrives in Armenia
At Yerevan’s Zvartnots international airport, Acting Deputy Prime Minister Mher Grigoryan welcomed European Council President Charles Michel who arrived in Armenia on a two-day visit. As part of the visit, Charles Michel will meet with Acting Prime Minister of the Republic of Armenia Nikol Pashinyan. Following the meeting, Nikol Pashinyan and Charles Michel will make statements to the media summarizing their talks. The President of the European Council will also meet with RA... more »
Tigran Avinyan attends agreement signing ceremony between the Armenian National Interests Fund and Air Arabia
On July 14, Acting Deputy Prime Minister of the Republic of Armenia Tigran Avinyan attended the signing ceremony of an agreement between the Armenian National Interests Fund and Air Arabia. In his welcoming speech, Tigran Avinyan congratulated those present on the signing of the agreement: “The agreement signed between the Armenian National Interests Fund and Air Arabia is a significant step towards the formation of a national air carrier. This is an investment program of strategic... more »
Tigran Avinyan Receives Lufthansa Group Senior Director for Business Development
On July 14, Acting Deputy Prime Minister Tigran Avinyan received Director-Business Development at Lufthansa Group Rene Koinzack. Armenian Ambassador to Germany Ashot Smbatyan and German Deputy Ambassador to Armenia Klaus Wendelberger were in attendance. Noting that aviation is among the sectors most affected by the global pandemic, the Acting Deputy Prime Minister said the availability of vaccines will help improve the state of affairs in this area and air communication will soon be... more »
Arayik Harutyunyan introduces newly appointed First Deputy Foreign Minister Armen Grigoryan to Foreign Ministry staff
Chief of the Prime Minister’s Office Arayik Harutyunyan today introduced newly appointed First Deputy Foreign Minister Armen Grigoryan to the Foreign Ministry staff. Arayik Harutyunyan thanked Deputy Foreign Minister Armen Ghevondyan for the work done during his tenure: “I wish to thank Mr. Ghevondyan for the work done during these months. It was an important and difficult stage. Few were willing to take on this responsibility. You are one of them, Mr. Ghevodyan.”... more »
Tigran Avinyan chairs working group meeting on coordination of construction activities in Residential District 33 of Yerevan
On July 9, Acting Deputy Prime Minister Tigran Avinyan chaired a meeting of the working group on coordination of construction activities in Residential District 33 of Yerevan. In his welcoming speech, Tigran Avinyan presented the results of the working group’s activities: - Design work on 13 lots is complete; 8 lots are fully completed; - 7 lots were submitted for comprehensive expertise; a construction permit was obtained for 1 lot; - In order to increase the... more »
Acting Deputy Prime Minister Tigran Avinyan’s Congratulatory Message to U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken
Dear Mr. Secretary, I would like to extend to you my heartfelt congratulations on Independence Day. The 4th of July has always been not just a celebration, but also a day of remembrance, a day when millions of Americans honor the sacrifices made on the way to freedom and liberty. It was this spirit that led the American people to forge partnerships with other nations, to uphold their aspirations for better future. In few months Armenia and the United States will mark the 30th... more »
