Tigran Avinyan’s Delegation Attends International Import Exhibition in China
On November 5, 2019, the Armenian delegation, led by RA Deputy Prime Minister Tigran Avinyan, attended the opening of the 2nd China International Import Exhibition in Shanghai. The opening ceremony was followed by a tour of Chinese high-ranking officials and members of international delegations through national pavilions. Armenia is represented by a business-oriented stand at the exhibition, featuring Armenian-made drinks. Ararat Brandy Company and the Winery and Viticulture Fund have a... more »
Roadmap implementation measures discussed at regular session of interdepartmental commission
Deputy Prime Minister Mher Grigoryan chaired a regular sitting of the Interdepartmental Commission on Coordination of Measures for Implementation of EU-Armenia Comprehensive and Enhanced Partnership Agreement and EU-Armenia Partnership Priorities Document. Chairman of NA Standing Commission on Foreign Relations Ruben Rubinyan, Chairman of NA Standing Committee on European Integration Arman Yeghoyan, Chairman of NA Standing Committee on Protection of Human Rights and Public Affairs Naira... more »
Mher Grigoryan receives Head of EU Delegation to Armenia
Deputy Prime Minister Mher Grigoryan received Head of EU Delegation to Armenia, Ambassador Andrea Viktorin. The Deputy Premier thanked the EU Delegation for the ongoing constructive cooperation, stressing that the EU is one of Armenia’s key partners, which has always assisted our country in implementing reforms. In turn, Andrea Victorin hailed the results and the progress recorded in EU-Armenia relations. The interlocutors exchanged views on the framework of cooperation between... more »
Mher Grigoryan receives Fitch Ratings’ representatives
Deputy Prime Minister Mher Grigoryan received Fitch Ratings’ representatives responsible for Armenia’s sovereign ratings. Welcoming the guests, the Deputy Premier hailed the Organization’s activities, highlighting the country situation analyses and assessments carried out by leading international companies. At the guests’ request, Mher Grigoryan outlined the framework of key reforms initiated by the Government. He talked about the importance of capital market... more »
Eduard Aghajanyan: “RA Government highlights effective cooperation with civil society”
The Open Government Partnership (OGP) - Armenia Working Group met today in the Office of Government to discuss progress in the implementation of the fourth OGP Armenia Action Plan. Welcoming the meeting participants, OGP Working Group Coordinator, Chief of Prime Minister’s Staff Eduard Aghajanyan noted: “In the face of new economic challenges and emerging complex social processes, the Executive has to address a major task by developing decision-making models based on active... more »
Mher Grigoryan attends reception on UN Day
Deputy Prime Minister Mher Grigoryan attended a reception hosted on the occasion of United Nations Day. On behalf of the Government of Armenia and himself, the Deputy Prime Minister conveyed congratulations on UN Day and thanked the United Nations’ Armenia Office for the ongoing effective cooperation. UN Resident Coordinator Shombi Sharp presented Deputy Prime Minister Grigoryan with a badge depicting the flags of the Republic of Armenia and the United Nations. more »
Tigran Avinyan receives Republic of Korea Ambassador
On October 29, Deputy Prime Minister Tigran Avinyan received Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Korea to the Republic of Armenia Lee Sok-bae. Congratulating the Ambassador on the launch of his diplomatic mission in our country, the Deputy Premier expressed hope that his appointment would give a strong boost to the development of relations between the two countries. Thankful for the reception, Lee Sok-bae said he would spare no efforts to upgrade the... more »
Government to expand the process of identifying real owners
A workshop, referred to as “Transparency of Real Owners,” was held today in Yerevan, attended by RA Minister of Justice Rustam Badasyan, Deputy Chief of Prime Minister’s Staff Liana Chaltalkchyan, Open Government Partnership CEO Sanjay Pradhan, representatives from the Government of Armenia, international organizations, and civil society. Rustam Badasyan thanked the Open Government Partnership, USAID and the Transparency International Anticorruption Center for hosting... more »
Mher Grigoryan Attends CIS Council of Heads of Government Meeting
Deputy Prime Minister Mher Grigoryan attended a regular session of the CIS Council of Heads of Government in Moscow. Issues of economic interaction were discussed during the meeting. The participants exchanged views on the concept and action plan of the CIS-member States in the fields of digitization and information security strategy. Over a dozen documents on cooperation in the CIS frameworks were signed following the meeting. Deputy Prime Minister Mher Grigoryan made a speech during... more »
Tigran Avinyan Receives UNICEF Representative in Armenia
On October 25, Deputy Prime Minister Tigran Avinyan received UNICEF Representative in Armenia Tanja Radochay. Tigran Avinyan noted that the Armenian government pays special attention to the protection of children’s rights and development of human capital, which is an important precondition for social and economic progress. In this regard, the Deputy Prime Minister highly valued UNICEF’s activities in Armenia. Tanya Radochay presented UNICEF’s current programs and... more »
