EU disburses over € 35 million in grants to address the impact of COVID-19 pandemic in Armenia
Today, the European Union (EU) informed the Government of Armenia about the disbursement of € 35.6 million in grants to support Armenia in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. The text of the announcement on the support can be found here: European Union disburses over € 35 million in grants to address the impact of COVID-19 pandemic in Armenia Yerevan, 9 November 2020 Today, the European Union (EU) informed the Government of Armenia about the disbursement... more »
Mher Grigoryan attends CIS CHG meeting
Deputy Prime Minister Mher Grigoryan today attended the CIS Council of Heads of Government meeting, which was held via video link. The Deputy Prime Minister delivered a speech, in which he stated: “Dear Government Leaders, Dear Colleagues, I will voice a common opinion stating that the Commonwealth’s main task is to ensure favorable conditions for further development of interstate cooperation in the economic, humanitarian, security and political spheres. Armenia... more »
The Agenda of upcoming EEC Council session will include the proposal to expel some countries, including Turkey, from the list of states that are granted preferential terms of trade with the EAEU-member states
By the initiative of Mher Grigoryan, the Deputy Prime Minister of Armenia, the proposal to expel some countries, including Turkey, from the list of states that are granted preferential terms of trade with the members of EAEU, will be included in the Agenda of the upcoming EEC Council session. In accordance with the article 36 EEU-member states provide preferential tariffs for imports of goods originated from number of developing or least developed states. The countries listed herein are... more »
On temporary ban on imports of goods having Turkish origin
The Armenian government has put a temporary embargo on imports of goods having Turkish origin. In accordance with the Decision N 1708-N dated October 20, 2020 of the Government of the Armenia all the imports in to Armenia of any consumption goods of Turkish origin will be banned effective December 31 2020. The decision is, above all, prompted by serious security concerns associated with product safety, taking into account the open and evident promotion and support by Turkey of Azeri... more »
Mher Grigoryan receives UN Resident Coordinator Shombi Sharp
Deputy Prime Minister Mher Grigoryan received UN Resident Coordinator in Armenia, Shombi Sharp. The situation as a result of Azerbaijan’s large-scale aggression against Artsakh was discussed during the meeting. The Deputy Prime Minister highlighted Turkey’s full involvement and support to Azerbaijan during the meeting, stressing the existing terrorism threats both in the region and beyond, as a result of recruitment and transfer of terrorist groups to the region by... more »
Mher Grigoryan receives EU Ambassador to Armenia
Deputy Prime Minister Mher Grigoryan today received Head of EU Delegation to Armenia, Ambassador Andrea Wiktorin. The Deputy Prime Minister informed the Ambassador about the ongoing blatant aggression by Azerbaijan against Artsakh and Armenia with Turkey’s direct support, involving foreign terrorists recruited by Turkey. He stressed the Azerbaijani attacks on civilians and lifeline infrastructure with the use of prohibited weapons. The Deputy Prime Minister highlighted... more »
Deputy Prime Minister Mher Grigoryan holds video call with World Bank Vice President
As part of the annual meetings of the International Monetary Fund and the World Bank, Deputy Prime Minister Mher Grigoryan held a video call with World Bank Vice President for Europe and Central Asia Anna Bjerde. Mher Grigoryan first briefed the WB Vice President on the situation in the conflict zone established following Azerbaijan’s aggression. Touching on the military operations launched by Azerbaijan against civilian population in Artsakh, the Deputy Premier advised that since... more »
Mher Grigoryan receives EDB Management Board Chairman
Deputy Prime Minister Mher Grigoryan received Eurasian Development Bank (EDB) Management Board Chairman Nikolay Podguzov. The main vectors of EDB activities and possibilities for enhanced cooperation with Armenia were discussed during the meeting. The Deputy Premier noted that the Armenian government welcomes the Bank’s initiatives and the Digital Initiatives Fund’s activities in our country. Thankful for the meeting, Nikolay Podguzov invited the Deputy Prime Minister... more »
Mher Grigoryan receives EAEC Board delegation
Deputy Prime Minister Mher Grigoryan received the Eurasian Economic Commission (EAEC) Board delegation, led by EAEC Board Chairman Mikhail Myasnikovich. The Deputy Prime Minister first briefed the delegation on the situation established following Azerbaijan’s aggression and the latest developments in the zone of the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict. He stressed the need for immediate cessation of hostilities. Mher Grigoryan highly valued EAEC’s activities aimed at expanding... more »
Deputy Prime Minister Mher Grigoryan meets with Russian Ambassador Sergey Kopyrkin
Deputy Prime Minister Mher Grigoryan today met with Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Russian Federation to the Republic of Armenia Sergey Kopyrkin. The parties discussed topical issues on the agenda of the intergovernmental commission on economic cooperation. Issues of cooperation within the Eurasian economic space were discussed during the meeting, taking into account the preparations for the upcoming Eurasian Intergovernmental Council meeting in Yerevan. more »
