2020-2023 Business Environment Improvement Program Discussed in Government
On February 11, Armenia’s Business Environment Improvement Program for 2020-2023 was discussed in Government, chaired by Deputy Prime Minister Tigran Avinyan. Tigran Avinyan noted that the evaluations issued by internationally recognized reports are important from the perspective of creating a favorable business environment in the Republic of Armenia, as well as increasing the country’s attractiveness for investments since they help assess the impact of the reforms underway in... more »
Mher Grigoryan attends gala event on Russia Diplomat Day
Deputy Prime Minister Mher Grigoryan today attended a ceremonious event dedicated to Russia Diplomat Day at the RF Embassy in Armenia. The Deputy Premier delivered congratulatory remarks. He congratulated Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Russian Federation to Armenia Sergey Kopyrkin and the Embassy staff on their professional holiday, and wished them every success in their responsible activities.
Tigran Avinyan Receives Council of Europe Armenia Office Head
On February 10, Deputy Prime Minister Tigran Avinyan received Council of Europe (CoE) Armenia Office Head Natalia Voutova. Tigran Avinyan stressed that the CoE is among Armenia’s key partners in promoting democratic values, human rights, and the rule of law. He referred to the 2019-2022 CoE-Armenia Action Plan, which was launched last year and is seen as an important milestone on the way to developing relations. Natalia Voutova briefed the Deputy Prime Minister on the main areas... more »
Mher Grigoryan Welcomes King of Jordan
Deputy Prime Minister Mher Grigoryan went to Zvartnots International Airport to meet King of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, His Majesty Abdullah II bin Al-Hussein, who has arrived in Armenia on an official visit at the invitation of RA President Armen Sarkissian.
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 »
