Interdepartmental Committee on Electronic Justice Holds First Sitting
On November 14, the first sitting of the Interdepartmental Committee on E-Justice was held, chaired by Deputy Prime Minister Tigran Avinyan. Tigran Avinyan noted that one of the most important tasks of the government is to enhance the efficiency of public administration through simplified procedures, automation and digitalization of government-provided services, as well as to ensure accountability and transparency in public administration activities, and reducing unnecessary red tape.... more »
Tigran Avinyan Receives German Ambassador
On November 13, Deputy Prime Minister Tigran Avinyan received German Ambassador to Armenia Michael Johannes Banzhaf. The Deputy Prime Minister emphasized that Germany is among Armenia’s key partners, and the bilateral relations have been on the rise for the last one and a half years owing to reciprocated top-level visits and relevant agreements. At the request of Ambassador Banzhaf, the Deputy Premier outlined Armenia’s economic priorities and the reforms underway in the... more »
Mher Grigoryan attends event co-hosted by Armenian Government and EU Delegation
Deputy Prime Minister Mher Grigoryan today participated in an event co-hosted by the Government of Armenia and the EU Delegation, at which both sides introduced Armenia’s development partners to the roadmap for implementing the EU-Armenia Comprehensive and Enhanced Partnership Agreement (CEPA) and the tools for EU support. Deputy Prime Minister Mher Grigoryan and Head of EU Delegation, Ambassador Andrea Victorin delivered greeting remarks, highlighting the importance of events held... more »
Mher Grigoryan attends opening of Anti-Counterfeit 2019 International Conference
Deputy Prime Minister Mher Grigoryan attended the opening of the 7th Anti-Counterfeit International Forum in Yerevan, organized by the Ministry of Economy of the Republic of Armenia with the assistance of the Eurasian Economic Commission, the Ministry of Industry and Trade of the Russian Federation and the Anti-Counterfeit International Association. Issues of combating the illicit trafficking of industrial products, including the protection of intellectual property rights will be discussed... more »
Mher Grigoryan receives IFC Regional Manager
Deputy Prime Minister Mher Grigoryan received Regional Manager of the International Finance Corporation (IFC) Jan Van Bilsen. Greeting the guest, the Deputy Premier highlighted the furtherance of Armenia-IFC cooperation, including the private sector, and went on to note that this might help introduce sound principles of business culture. The parties exchanged views over the main directions of Armenian reforms. Mher Grigoryan stressed the importance of infrastructure projects,... more »
Tigran Avinyan receives EU Ambassador
On November 11, Deputy Prime Minister Tigran Avinyan received Head of EU Delegation to Armenia, Ambassador Andrea Viktorin. Tigran Avinyan stressed that Armenia’s goal is to further strengthen the ongoing comprehensive cooperation with the EU and its member states on the basis of mutual interest. He highly appreciated the EU’s assistance for the reforms being implemented in our country. The interlocutors discussed the latest developments in the strategy of public... more »
Tigran Avinyan Receives EBRD Secretary General
On November 8, Deputy Prime Minister Tigran Avinyan received a delegation led by Secretary General of the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) Enzo Quattrociocche. The EBRD Secretary-General noted that the main purpose of his two-day visit was to assess the opportunities for Yerevan to host the EBRD Annual Meeting in 2021. To remind, the Armenian Deputy Prime Minister stated the intent to host the event during the talks held with the EBRD President earlier this May as... more »
Eduard Aghajanyan, Bishop Arshak Khachatryan Discuss State-Church Relations
In pursuit of the agreement reached during the recent meeting between Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan and Supreme Spiritual Council members, Chief of Staff of the Office of Prime Minister Eduard Aghajanyan today met with His Grace Bishop Arshak Khachatryan Focused on various topics related to State-Church cooperation, the meeting went off in a warm and working atmosphere. Eduard Aghajanyan and Bishop Arshak Khachatryan reaffirmed the initiative of activating the working group on relations... more »
Tigran Avinyan meets with Bank of China President in Beijing
On November 6, Deputy Prime Minister Tigran Avinyan met with Bank of China President Liu Liange in Beijing. Bank of China has the fourth largest stock of assets in the world. The Deputy Prime Minister introduced Armenia’s economic development prospects, including the investment opportunities in the fields of infrastructures, education, SMEs and high technologies. Highlighting Armenia’s attractive geographical position and the favorable business environment, Liu Liange... more »
Tigran Avinyan meets with Huawei Vice President
On a working visit to the People’s Republic of China, Deputy Prime Minister Tigran Avinyan on November 6 met with Huawei Vice President Zhao Siaobing in Beijing. Tigran Avinyan presented the potential and the specificity of Armenia’s scientific and technological ecosystem, as well as the investment opportunities in the field of information technology. The Huawei Vice President introduced his company’s key activities, including the products and research activities.... more »
