Mher Grigoryan Attends Eurasian Development Bank Board Meeting in Nur Sultan
Deputy Prime Minister Mher Grigoryan, who is in the Republic of Kazakhstan on a working visit, today attended the Eurasian Development Bank’s (EDB) Board meeting at Astana International Financial Center, chaired by Kazakh Prime Minister Askar Mamin. The Board discussed the results of EDB activities in 2019 and set targets for 2020. The meeting participants exchanged views on the ongoing and planned investment projects, including the idea of creating the EDB Digital Initiatives Fund.... more »
Mher Grigoryan Receives OECD Deputy Secretary-General
Deputy Prime Minister Mher Grigoryan received Deputy Secretary-General of the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development Ludger Schukneht. Welcoming the guest, the Deputy Premier noted the importance of constructive cooperation with the OECD. Mher Grigoryan introduced the ongoing and planned reforms in the field of tax administration and the steps aimed at improving the business environment. Thankful for the reception, the Deputy Secretary-General of the Organization for... more »
Mher Grigoryan Receives Lithuanian Ambassador
Deputy Prime Minister Mher Grigoryan received Lithuanian Ambassador to Armenia Inga Stanytė-Toločkienė. Welcoming the Ambassador, the Deputy Prime Minister wished the Lithuanian diplomat fruitful activity in her responsible mission and expressed hope that the joint efforts could lead to closer ties between Armenia and Lithuania. Noting that Lithuania was among the first countries to ratify the EU-Armenia Comprehensive and Enhanced Partnership Agreement (CEPA), Mher Grigoryan said the... more »
Mher Grigoryan Receives IMF Armenia Mission Head
Deputy Prime Minister Mher Grigoryan received newly appointed Head of International Monetary Fund’s (IMF) Armenia Mission Nathan Porter. The meeting was attended by IMF Resident Representative Yulia Ustyugova. Welcoming Mr. Porter to Armenia, the Deputy Prime Minister expressed hope that he would leave our country with good and positive impressions. Mher Grigoryan appreciated Armenia’s cooperation with the IMF, noting that as approved in May this year, the joint action... more »
Vladimir Karapetyan: “Armenian-Russian cooperation ushers in new quality relations”
On December 13, Spokesperson for the Armenian Prime Minister Vladimir Karapetyan attended a Lazarian Club-hosted conference, entitled “Russian and Armenian Media: Sincere Dialogue.” Welcoming the participants of the conference, Vladimir Karapetyan said: “Given the fact that this event is aimed at strengthening the Armenian-Russian relations, I would like to first of all dwell on the new high-level relations established between our two states. Anchored on a strategic... more »
Tigran Avinyan Receives Lithuania Ambassador
On December 12, Deputy Prime Minister Tigran Avinyan received Lithuanian Ambassador to Armenia Inga Stanytė-Toločkienė. Welcoming the guest, Tigran Avinyan expressed confidence that the Ambassador’s activities would impart a strong momentum to the Armenian-Lithuanian cooperation. Thankful for the reception, Inga Stanytė-Toločkienė assured that she would spare no effort in order to upgrade the relations between the two countries. Stressing that the Armenian-Lithuanian... more »
Mher Grigoryan Receives WB Regional Director
Deputy Prime Minister Mher Grigoryan received Sebastian Molineus, World Bank Regional Director for the South Caucasus. The meeting was attended by WB Armenian Office Manager Sylvie Bossoutrot. Welcoming the guests, the Deputy Premier considered the meeting as a good opportunity to discuss the status of the ongoing programs and joint actions. Mher Grigoryan presented the results of the meeting held in November, which as attended by the local stakeholders, focused on the programs... more »
Tigran Avinyan Attends Seminar on Armenia’s Technological Potential
On December 11, Deputy Prime Minister Tigran Avinyan attended a World Bank-hosted seminar, referred to as “Realizing the Technological Potential of Armenia.” Tigran Avinyan delivered a speech, in which he stated: “Honorable Mr. Molineus, Dear Sylvie, Dear Colleagues, Ladies and Gentlemen, I am pleased to attend this seminar on the development of Armenia’s technological potential. We can say with confidence that in the 21st century, as in... more »
Council on Women’s Affairs Holds First Meeting
On December 10, 2019, the first meeting of the Council on Women’s Affairs was held, chaired by Deputy Prime Minister Tigran Avinyan. Tigran Avinyan made a speech, in which he stated: “Dear Colleagues, I am pleased to welcome you to the first meeting of the Council on Women’s Affairs. International Human Rights Day is being marked today across the globe in celebration of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, which on December 10, 1948, proclaimed the... more »
Tigran Avinyan Attends Presentation of 2019 Human Development Report
On December 9, 2019, Deputy Prime Minister Tigran Avinyan attended the presentation of the 2019 Human Development Report. The Deputy Premier made a speech in which he said: “Dear Colleagues, Mr. Maryasin, Mr. Sharp, Ladies and Gentlemen, I would like to congratulate us all on the launch of the UNDP Human Development Report and Armenia’s National Human Development Report for 2019. I am confident that the issues and suggestions raised in the reports will serve as a... more »
