An operational headquarters established to manage the emergency caused by the floods
As a result of heavy rains in Lori and Tavush regions, Yerevan, as well as the overflowing of Debed, Aghstev, Tashir rivers, in order to manage the emergency situation caused by floods, by the decision of Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan, an operational headquarters was formed under the leadership of Minister of Territorial Administration and Infrastructure Gnel Sanosyan. The Rescue Service of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Republic of Armenia, the Road Department, the Police,... more »
Chaired by Deputy PM Tigran Khachatryan, the regular session of the subsidy application evaluation commission was held
On May 22, chaired by Deputy Prime Minister Tigran Khachatryan, the regular session of the interdepartmental committee for the evaluation of subsidy applications for 2024 aimed at the development of the economic and social infrastructures of Armenian communities, in addition to the subsidies provided by the state annual budgets, was held. During the session, 39 subsidy applications received from communities were approved.
Arayik Harutyunyan receives Olivier Decottignies
Chief of Staff of the Prime Minister Arayik Harutyunyan received Ambassador of France to Armenia Olivier Decottignies. The interlocutors discussed a wide range of issues related to Armenia-France multi-sectoral cooperation, including joint projects in the fields of economy, infrastructure, defense and humanitarian sphere. The parties emphasized the organization of bilateral high-level mutual visits. Arayik Harutyunyan emphasized the fact of the unique relations between the two... more »
Tigran Khachatryan received the WB regional director for sustainable development of Europe and Central Asia
Deputy Prime Minister of Armenia Tigran Khachatryan today received the World Bank's Regional Director for Sustainable Development of Europe and Central Asia Sameh Wahba. Carolin Geginat, the Country Manager of the World Bank for Armenia, and Vache Terteryan, Deputy Minister of Territorial Administration and Infrastructure, were also present at the meeting. During the meeting, the parties discussed a wide range of issues related to the main directions and perspectives of cooperation... more »
The government allocates more than 1 billion AMD for the implementation of regular subsidy programs
The regular Cabinet meeting took place today, chaired by Deputy Prime Minister Tigran Khachatryan. The Government will allocate 1 billion 12 million AMD to the staffs of governors to finance 21 subsidy programs of 16 communities. As noted by Minister of Territorial Administration and Infrastructure Gnel Sanosyan, 55.7 million AMD will be allocated for 1 project of Ararat region, 140 million AMD for 3 projects of Armavir region, 206 million AMD for 5 projects of Gegharkunik region, 322... more »
World Weightlifting Championship 2027 is the first world championship of an Olympic sport to be held in Armenia. Arayik Harutyunyan
Chief of Staff of the Prime Minister Arayik Harutyunyan participated in the press conference on the 2027 World Weightlifting Championship at the Karen Demirchyan Sport and Concert Complex in Yerevan today. Minister of Education, Science, Culture and Sports Zhanna Andreasyan, President of the International Weightlifting Federation (IWF) Mohammed Jalood, General Secretary of the International Weightlifting Federation Antonio Urso, Secretary General of the Armenian Weightlifting Federation... more »
Press release
Based on geodetic measurements and within the framework of coordinate adjustment works, as of May 6, 2024, 40 border posts were installed on the border of the Republic of Armenia and the Republic of Azerbaijan. The work of the expert groups of the two countries continues.
A meeting with the residents of Kirants held in the Government
Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan, Deputy Prime Minister Mher Grigoryan and other officials met with the residents of Kirants today in the Government. The residents of Kirants raised all the issues of their concern. The Prime Minister presented the ongoing process in detail and emphasized that the Government is familiar with all the problems. It was suggested to start the works on the spot and to give solutions to the problems raised through joint discussions.
Deputy Prime Minister Tigran Khachatryan receives James Tufenkian
Deputy Prime Minister Tigran Khachatryan received American-Armenian businessman and philanthropist James Tufenkian today. During the meeting, the interlocutors referred to the current works aimed at addressing the long-term, particularly housing needs of people forcibly displaced from Nagorno-Karabakh. The sides exchanged ideas on the details of the implementation of the housing program, with a special reference to the possibility of cooperation with charitable organizations within... more »
Press release
On the basis of geodetic measurements on the border of the Republic of Armenia and the Republic of Azerbaijan, within the framework of coordinate adjustment works, as of April 29, 2024, more than half of the planned works have been carried out: 35 border posts have been installed. The work of the expert groups of the two countries continues.
