Mher Grigoryan Receives EBRD Vice President
Deputy Prime Minister Mher Grigoryan received an EBRD (European Bank for Reconstruction and Development) delegation, led by EBRD Vice President for Policy and Partnership Pierre Heilbronn. Prior to the meeting, the Deputy Prime Minister had attended the signing of the Meghri Border Checkpoint Modernization loan and grant agreements with the EBRD. Welcoming the guests, the Deputy Prime Minister appreciated the ongoing cooperation between the Government of Armenia and the European Bank for... more »
Digitization Council Holds First Meeting in Government
On February 5, the first meeting of the Digitization Council was held, chaired by Deputy Prime Minister Tigran Avinyan. Tigran Avinyan delivered a speech, in which he stated: “Dear colleagues, I welcome you to the first meeting of the Digitization Council. As we stated during the election campaign, and as noted in the Government Program, we want to build a technologically developed and innovative country, create a state system that can live up to the emerging challenges and... more »
Interagency Commission for Prevention of Coronavirus Holds Meeting
On February 4, 2020, the interagency commission coordinating the activities to prevent the spread of coronavirus in Armenia held a regular meeting, chaired by Deputy Prime Minister Tigran Avinyan. To begin with, the Deputy Prime Minister said the meeting was going to discuss the situation with coronavirus, the ongoing and planned preventive actions. Reference was made to the status of those Armenian citizens who wish to be repatriated from China. Minister of Foreign Affairs Zohrab... more »
Tigran Avinyan Receives China Ambassador
Deputy Prime Minister Tigran Avinyan received PRC Ambassador to Armenia Tian Erlong. The meeting focused on the situation over coronavirus outbreak. The Ambassador presented the latest data and said the situation as complicated, but is under control and stable. The Chinese side expects that the situation would improve in a week. Tian Erlong noted that the issue is under the Chinese leadership’s immediate control: there is greater cohesion in the fight against coronavirus, and... more »
Interagency Commission Coordinating Preventive Action Against Coronavirus Holds Meeting
On January 31, Deputy Prime Minister Tigran Avinyan chaired the first meeting of the interagency commission coordinating the efforts to prevent the spread of coronavirus in the Republic of Armenia. Addressing those in attendance, Tigran Avinyan said: “We have come together to review the epidemiological situation in the world caused by coronavirus, as well as to discuss the measures that need to be carried out in Armenia and abroad. I wish to inform you that the number of people... more »
Mher Grigoryan attends Digital Almaty conference in Almaty
Deputy Prime Minister Mher Grigoryan participated in the Digital Almaty conference as part of his visit to Kazakhstan. Mher Grigoryan addressed the forum with greeting remarks. Belarus Prime Minister Sergei Rumas, Kazakh Prime Minister Askar Mamin and Russian Premier Mikhail Mishustin were in attendance. At the beginning of his speech, Mher Grigoryan emphasized the importance of similar events, which help identify the right directions for consolidating the efforts of EAEU-member... more »
Mher Grigoryan Attends EAEC Board Meeting in Almaty
Deputy Prime Minister Mher Grigoryan, who is in the Republic of Kazakhstan on a working visit, attended a regular EAEC (Eurasian Economic Commission) Board meeting in Almaty. The meeting will focus on the removal of barriers in the EAEU common market, integration development vectors and digital transport corridors. Issues related to customs and tariff regulations, technical standards, as well as the progress in the formation of common gas, oil and oil product markets will be discussed... more »
Mher Grigoryan Attends Army Day-Dated Festive Events in Sisian
Deputy Prime Minister Mher Grigoryan attended festive events in Sisian on the 28th anniversary of the formation of the Armed Forces of the Republic of Armenia - Army Day. The ceremonious event started with a military parade and demo drills staged by a reconnaissance company on Sisian Square. Afterwards the Deputy Prime Minister laid flowers and paid tribute to our heroes at the Military Pantheon of Perished Freedom-Fighters. During the festive events, Mher Grigoryan watched a... more »
Tigran Avinyan attends events dedicated to Army Day in Goris
On January 28, Deputy Prime Minister Tigran Avinyan participated in celebrations dedicated to Armenian Army Day in Goris. Minister of Justice Rustam Badasyan, Minister of Environment Eric Grigoryan, Deputy Chief of General Staff of the Armed Forces Lieutenant General Stepan Galstyan and other public officials laid flowers at the Memorial to our heroes killed in the Artsakh war The Deputy Prime Minister delivered congratulatory remarks, in which he stated: ”Dear Officers and... more »
Mher Grigoryan Attends Festive Event on India National Day 70th Anniversary
Deputy Prime Minister Mher Grigoryan attended a festive event dedicated to the 70th anniversary of India’s National Day, the Republic Day. During the event, Mher Grigoryan and Indian Ambassador Kishan Dan Dewal attended the inauguration of an exhibition dedicated to India. Deputy Prime Minister Mher Grigoryan addressed the event with greeting remarks, in which he stated: “Mr. Ambassador, Ladies and Gentlemen, On behalf of the Government of the Republic of Armenia... more »
