Mher Grigoryan Congratulates Newly Appointed Canada Ambassador on Taking Office
Deputy Prime Minister Mher Grigoryan attended a gala reception on the occasion of the assumption of office of newly appointed Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Canada to Armenia Alison LeClaire, and the 28th anniversary of establishment of diplomatic relations between Armenia and Canada. The Deputy Prime Minister delivered a congratulatory speech, in which he stated: “On behalf of the Government of the Republic of Armenia and on my own behalf, I sincerely... more »
Mher Grigoryan Receives IFC Regional Vice President
Deputy Prime Minister Mher Grigoryan received a delegation led by Regional Vice President of the International Finance Corporation (IFC) Georgina Baker. Welcoming the guests, the Deputy Premier expressed his appreciation of the ongoing cooperation with IFC and highlighted IFC‘s role in the development of Armenia’s private sector. The Deputy Prime Minister noted that the International Finance Corporation promotes a business culture that meets the Armenian government’s... more »
Mher Grigoryan chairs meeting on implementing the set of measures planned for 2020 under the EU-Armenia roadmap
Chaired by Deputy Prime Minister Mher Grigoryan, a regular meeting of the Interdepartmental Commission for Coordinating Activities to Ensure the Implementation of the EU-Armenia Comprehensive and Enhanced Partnership Agreement (CEPA) and the Document on EU-Armenia Partnership Priorities was held today in the Office of Government. The first issue on the agenda was presented by Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Avet Adonts, who reported the results of the second meeting of the EU-Armenia... more »
Mher Grigoryan Attends EAEC Board Meeting
Deputy Prime Minister Mher Grigoryan is taking part in the Eurasian Economic Commission Board’s regular meeting in Moscow. The meeting started with a discussion of the process of developing the 2020-2025 EAEC Strategy, after which the participants proceeded to the items on the agenda. The latter featured issues related to the removal of unnecessary barriers within the EAEU market, as well as customs and technical regulation. The need for establishing customs duties on certain goods... more »
Interdepartmental Commission Meets to Discuss Urban Development Projects That Call for Comprehensive Solutions
On February 18, 2020, chaired by Deputy Prime Minister Tigran Avinyan, the interdepartmental commission, established to discuss such urban development projects as may call for comprehensive solutions, met in the Office of Government. Tigran Avinyan noted that the Commission will discuss major urban development projects, problematic projects, as well as problems existing in the field of urban development and the proposed solutions. The meeting agenda featured four key items: the Old... more »
Mher Grigoryan Chairs Regular Interdepartmental Commission Meeting
Chaired by Deputy Prime Minister Mher Grigoryan, the interdepartmental commission coordinating the implementation of the EU-Armenia Comprehensive and Enhanced Partnership Agreement (CEPA) and the EU-Armenia Partnership Priorities Document met in the Office of Government, attended by government representatives and lawmakers. The meeting discussed the draft roadmap on the implementation of CEPA provisions, which have not yet entered into force. The roadmap was developed through the joint... more »
Mher Grigoryan Attends Working Discussion on EAEU Strategy for 2020-2025
Deputy Prime Minister Mher Grigoryan, who is paying a working visit to the Russian Federation, attended a working discussion on the 2020-2025 EAEU Strategy in Moscow. The meeting was attended by EAEC Board members - Deputy Prime Ministers of EAEU Member States. Today’s meeting was preceded by two-day expert discussions. It was proposed to hold similar discussions with deputy prime ministers on a regular basis.
Tigran Avinyan Receives U.S. Ambassador
On February 13, 2020, Deputy Prime Minister Tigran Avinyan received U.S. Ambassador to Armenia Lynne Tracy. Noting that the Armenian-American multifaceted cooperation is actively developing, Tigran Avinyan appreciated the U.S. Government’s assistance to the reforms underway in Armenia. Ambassador Tracy said they attach importance to working closely with the Armenian government in the context of a shared commitment to support the establishment of democratic institutions and the... more »
Government broadens the scope of persons entitled to deposit compensation
A Cabinet meeting was held today, chaired by Deputy Prime Minister Tigran Avinyan. The government amended one of its previous decisions to ensure the natural course of the processes of recognition of citizens’ rights to receive compensation for deposits in 2020. The corresponding decision of the government of April 23, 2014 established the procedure according to which compensation was given to citizens for contributions made by citizens to the ArmSSR Branch of the USSR Savings... more »
Mher Grigoryan receives DEG Vice President
Deputy Prime Minister Mher Grigoryan received a delegation led by Irina Schmidt, Vice President at DEG, the German Investment and Development Company. Welcoming the guests, the Deputy Prime Minister appreciated DEG’s activities in Armenia. Mher Grigoryan noted that DEG’s involvement in the development of Armenia’s private sector is a major contribution in terms of introducing a modern business culture and increasing transparency in the economy. Irina Schmidt briefed... more »
