Armenian, Russian deputy prime ministers hold meeting
Deputy Prime Ministers of the Republic of Armenia Mher Grigoryan and Tigran Avinyan received the members of the Russian government delegation, led by RF Deputy Prime Ministers Alexey Overchuk and Alexey Novak. The meeting was attended by RA Minister of Territorial Administration and Infrastructure Suren Papikyan. The Armenian side thanked the Russian government for its efforts to establish a ceasefire, as well as for active participation in measures to counteract and neutralize the... more »
Tigran Avinyan calls on wounded servicemen
On November 19, accompanied by Healthcare Minister Arsen Torosyan, Deputy Prime Minister Tigran Avinyan visited Izmirlian and Kanaker-Zeytun medical centers to inspect the treatment and rehabilitation of soldiers wounded in the defense of Artsakh. The heads of the medical institutions reported on the work done so far and on the steps to take ahead. Tigran Avinyan and Arsen Torosyan inspected the treatment process and hospital conditions. They toured the wards, talked to the wounded... more »
Working Group on Countering Humanitarian Catastrophe in Artsakh holds first meeting
Chaired by Deputy Prime Minister Mher Grigoryan, the Working Group on Countering Humanitarian Catastrophe in Artsakh held its first meeting in the Office of Government, attended by government officials from Armenia and Artsakh, as well as Armenian MPs. Opening the meeting, the Deputy Prime Minister stressed the importance of holding the Working Group’s activities in this format. The meeting participants discussed the current situation and the problems faced in the field of social... more »
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 Deputy Prime Minister thanked the Ambassador for the efforts exerted by Russian’s leadership and personally by President Vladimir Putin in establishing a ceasefire in Artsakh. Issues of bilateral economic cooperation were discussed during the meeting.
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 »
