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 »
Tigran Avinyan delivers speech at “Artificial Intelligence and Innovation Development: Ideas, Technology and Markets” panel discussion
On November 5, 2019, Deputy Prime Minister Tigran Avinyan attended a panel discussion, referred to as “Artificial Intelligence and Innovation Development: Ideas, Technology and Markets,” held in Shangai on the margins of the Second Hongqiao International Economic Forum. Tigran Avinyan made a speech in which he said: “Dear Colleagues, Ladies and Gentlemen, I cordially congratulate you on the 70th anniversary of the People’s Republic of China. Over the past... more »
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 »
