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USAID has invested about $1.3bn in Armenia - Armenia Mission Director
The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) has invested about $1.3 billion in Armenia since the country's independence, USAID Armenia Mission Director John Allelo said. YEREVAN, 14 December. /ARKA/. The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) has invested about $1....
12/14/2024U.S. Government announces $20,600,000 support to Armenia to bolster cyber, border, and energy security and strengthen resilience
U.S. Secretary of State Blinken and USAID Administrator Power spotlight democratic progress in Armenia and announce $20,600,000 from the United States to bolster progress. U.S. Government announces $20,600,000 support to Armenia to bolster cyber, border, and energy security and strengthen resilience YEREVAN, September 26. /ARKA/. U.S.Secretary of State Blinken and USAID ...
09/26/2024Armenia, USAID expand cooperation agreement, doubling grant to $250 Million
Armenia's Deputy Prime Minister Mher Grigoryan and John Allelo, Director of USAID’s Armenia Mission, signed an amendment to the bilateral development cooperation grant agreement between Armenia and the United States YEREVAN, September 11. /ARKA/. Armenia's Deputy Prime Minister Mher Grigoryan and John Allelo, Director of ...
09/11/2024USAID to provide Armenia with additional $130 Million for governance reforms
The agreement was approved at a government session on Thursday. YEREVAN, September 5. /ARKA/. The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) will allocate an additional $130 million to Armenia aimed at enhancing the efficiency of its public administration. The agreement was approved at a government session on Thursday. The new funds are intended to strengthen democratic values and ensure ...
09/05/2024US Senate Committee approves $65m aid for Armenia
... million in assistance for Armenia, the Armenian Assembly of America reported on Monday. The Committee expressed its support for ongoing efforts to achieve a lasting peace agreement between Armenia and Azerbaijan, instructing the Secretary of State and the USAID Administrator to consider the status of these negotiations when allocating funds. However, it was noted that Azerbaijan's actions have hindered the peace process. Specifically, Azerbaijan rejected a meeting with Armenian counterparts during the ...
07/29/2024USAID Administrator: US wants to move relationship with Armenia from aid to trade
Partnership between Armenia and the US grows stronger each day, the USAID Administrator Samantha Power said YEREVAN, July 22. /ARKA/. Partnership between Armenia and the US grows stronger each day, the USAID Administrator Samantha Power said on Monday. “In talking to Armenians it is very clear that the focus right ...
07/22/2024Memorandum in support of Karabakh refugees signed between Armenian Ministry of Labour and CNFA company
The Armenian Ministry of Labour and Social Affairs and CNFA Company, which implements the USAID-funded project "Economic Foundations of Sustainable Armenia", signed a memorandum, the Ministry's press service reports. YEREVAN, 15 July. /ARKA/. The Armenian Ministry of Labour and Social Affairs and CNFA Company, which implements ...
07/15/2024Armenian Security Council Secretary meets with USAID Administrator to discuss humanitarian situation
Secretary of Armenia's Security Council Armen Grigoryan met with USAID Administrator Samantha Power YEREVAN, July 10. /ARKA/. Secretary of Armenia's Security Council Armen Grigoryan met with USAID Administrator Samantha Power, the press service of the Security Council reported on Wednesday. The discussion focused ...
07/10/2024USAID Administrator travels to Armenia
USAID Administrator Samantha Power arrived in Armenia YEREVAN, July 8. /ARKA/. USAID Administrator Samantha Power arrived in Armenia, the US Embassy in Yerevan reported on Monday. Power will stay in Armenia until July 11 to affirm the United States’ ...
07/08/2024U.S. ready to consider new opportunities for expanding economic relations with Armenia - State Department
... interlocutors discussed trade and economic cooperation, diversification of Armenia's exports and considering in that context the American continent as a new export market, as well as the development of Armenia's export strategy with the assistance of USAID, which is currently under active discussion. It was noted that Armenia will host the next American Competitiveness Exchange event in autumn 2024, which will be an opportunity to demonstrate the country's economic potential and promote the development ...
06/18/2024USA and Armenia to upgrade status of bilateral dialogue to Strategic Partnership Commission
... to facilitate more trade in advanced technology items. Discussion also focused on promoting Armenia’s food security and energy independence, including work already being done to identify U.S. commercial solutions in nuclear energy and renewables. USAID intends to support Armenia to develop a transport strategy to underpin Armenia’s vision of the “Crossroads of Peace,” encouraging and strengthening regional trade and connectivity through a just and durable peace. This peace will unlock the ...
06/12/2024EBRD and USAID to develop connectivity in the South Caucasus
The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) and the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to develop the Trans-Caspian International Transport Route, also known as the Middle Corridor, to further enhance connectivity between Asia and Europe, via the South Caucasus. YEREVAN, May 16....
05/16/2024Ambassador: Armenian authorities assured us that diversification of their foreign policy not directed against Iran
... relations is not directed against Iran," the Ambassador said. On April 5, Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, European Diplomacy Chief Jopea Borel, U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken and USAID Chief Samantha Power met in Brussels to reaffirm support for the sovereignty, democracy, territorial integrity and socio-economic resilience of the Republic of Armenia. A statement released after the meeting notes that the European Union and the ...
04/16/2024Papoyan and Maragos discussed export diversification and investment attractions
... April 5 meeting in Brussels between Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Josep Borrell, U.S. Secretary of State Anthony Blinken and USAID Chief of Staff Samantha Power EU announced 270 million in grants to Armenia to strengthen its economic resilience in 2024-2027. -0-
04/15/2024USAID to invest additional $33 mln in Armenia's economic development – Power
The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) will invest additional $33 million in Armenia's economic development, USAID administrator Samantha Power said in a video posted on X. YEREVAN, April 11. /ARKA/. The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) will invest additional ...
04/11/2024Iran urges regional cooperation for peace in Caucasus
... settlement. Differences should be addressed, peace and stability consolidated, and cooperation strengthened based on mutual benefits." Armenian Prime Minister, the President of the European Commission, the U.S. Secretary of State and the director of USAID met in Brussels on April 5 to reaffirm support for the sovereignty, democracy, territorial integrity and socio-economic resilience of the Republic of Armenia.-0- A statement released after the meeting noted that the European Union and the United ...
04/10/2024Washington says the path for resolving the conflict between Armenia and Azerbaijan lies at negotiation table
... said. At the same time, he refrained from announcing any specific upcoming meetings between the parties to the negotiations. On April 5, the Armenian Prime Minister, the President of the European Commission, the U.S. Secretary of State and the head of USAID met in Brussels to reaffirm support for the sovereignty, democracy, territorial integrity and socio-economic resilience of the Republic of Armenia. The statement released after the meeting notes that the European Union and the United States support ...
04/09/2024USAID to allocate nearly $8.5 million to assist refugees from Nagorno-Karabakh
Following the events last fall in Nagorno-Karabakh, USAID plans to provide nearly 8.5 million in psychosocial support and address housing and shelter needs for displaced persons and refugees , U.S., Assistant Secretary of the Bureau of European and Eurasian Affairs Erin McKee told a Friday press briefing....
04/06/2024EU and US to provide additional assistance to Armenia to help it diversify trade and strengthen economic resilience
... Leyen, EU High Representative/Vice-President, Josep Borrell, Secretary of State of the United States of America, Antony Blinken, USAID Administrator Samantha Power, and Prime Minister of the Republic of Armenia, Nikol Pashinyan, met today, April 5, 2024 in ... ... Armenia’s borders. Recognizing the continuing challenges that Armenia faces in supporting and socially including over 100,000 displaced persons and refugees, the European Union and the United States intend to continue providing support to Armenia in ...
04/05/2024State Department: planned meeting between US Secretary of State, Armenian PM and EC head to focus on Armenia's economic resilience
U.S. Secretary Blinken will travel to Brussels, where together with USAID Administrator Power will join a U.S.-EU trilateral meeting with Armenia, together with European Commission President von der Leyen and Armenian Prime Minister Pashinyan, State Department spokesman Mathew Miller told a press briefing on Wednesday....
03/28/2024USAID provides support to 19,300 displaced persons from Nagorno-Karabakh
USAID has provided $1 million in additional assistance for the displaced people from Nagorno-Karabakh. YEREVAN, February 5. /ARKA/. USAID has provided $1 million in additional assistance for the displaced people from Nagorno-Karabakh. Due to this ...
02/05/2024USAID ready to expand cooperation with Armenia
Director of the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) Samantha Power at a meeting with Armenian President Vahagn Khachaturyan on the sidelines of the World Economic Forum in Davos reaffirmed readiness to expand cooperation with Armenia, Khachaturyan's press service reported. YEREVAN, January ...
01/19/2024Armenia has considerable potential for clean energy production - head of USAID/Armenia
Armenia possesses considerable potential for production of clean energy, USAID/Armenia Mission Director John Allelo said today on the margins of Energy Week 2023 in Yerevan. YEREVAN, November 28. /ARKA/. Armenia possesses considerable potential for production of clean energy, USAID/Armenia Mission Director John Allelo ...
11/28/2023United States to provide $4.1 million in additional aid for Nagorno-Karabakh refugees
... YEREVAN, November 21. /ARKA/. The United States will provide over $4.1 million in additional aid for people affected by the situation in Nagorno-Karabakh, the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) said in a statement today. USAID Director Samantha Power said in a post on X that the additional aid will support efforts to provide assistance for almost 74,000 refugees and displaced people from the region who are sheltering in Armenia. The additional aid will bring the total U.S. humanitarian assistance for the Nagorno-Karabakh response to nearly $28 million since 2020, according to the statement. "The ...
11/21/2023Biden's $106 Billion Supplemental Budget Request Includes Humanitarian Aid for Armenia
... the inclusion of Armenia in the proposed funding request, explaining that the $11.5 million assistance package announced by USAID Administrator Samantha Power during her visit to Armenia last month “is wholly insufficient to meet the dire needs of ... ... from their homes by Azerbaijan.” It should also support the long-term goal of “ensuring the right to return for the 150,000 Armenians displaced since the 2020 Artsakh War, with their safety and security guaranteed through a permanent international ...
11/01/2023USAID delegation arrives in Armenia to assess needs of Nagorno-Karabakh refugees
Chief of Staff of the Armenian Prime Minister's Office Arayik Harutyunyan received on Friday a USAID delegation, including USAID Deputy Chief of Staff for Europe and Asia Alex Sokolovsky, USAID Mission Director for Armenia John Allelo, and USAID Emergency Response Coordinator Mike Lambright. YEREVAN, October 6. /ARKA/. Chief of Staff of the ...
10/06/2023U.S. Representatives Warn of Azerbaijani Attack on Armenia
... America (ANCA). “The opportunity to prevent further aggression by Azerbaijani forces and an all-out war in the South Caucasus is running out,” stated the U.S. Representatives in an October 4th letter addressed to Secretary of State Antony Blinken and USAID Administrator Power. “Signals from Aliyev indicate that his campaign of ethnic cleansing will not cease with his military attacks on Artsakh.” The U.S. lawmakers offered four concrete ways the U.S. can deter Azerbaijani aggression, including: ...
10/06/2023The world stands by as new Armenian Genocide unfolds- Genocide Watch
... used as a pretext to force the exodus of the local population.” Forced deportation is a crime against humanity and over 100,000 people have already fled from Nagorno-Karabakh. The story says that Azerbaijani propaganda dehumanizes Armenians. Azerbaijan ... ... bystanders in 1994 during the Rwandan genocide. The Armenians of Artsakh have endured ten months of blockade and starvation. USAID Administrator Samantha Power traveled to Armenia this week to show support for Armenia’s sovereignty. But she arrived ...
10/02/2023U.S. State Department declines comment on dissolution of Nagorno-Karabakh
Spokesman for U.S. State Department Mathew Miller refused to comment on Nagorno-Karabakh president's statement on the dissolution of the breakaway republic from January 1, 2024, but answered questions about USAID’s efforts to help Armenian refugees fleeing their homes. YEREVAN, September 29. /ARKA/. Spokesman for U.S. State Department Mathew Miller refused to comment on Nagorno-Karabakh president's statement on the dissolution of the breakaway republic ...
09/29/2023USAID deploys Disaster Response Team to South Caucasus to coordinate U.S. humanitarian assistance - Power
... deployed a Disaster Assistance Response Team (DART) in the South Caucasus region to coordinate the U.S. humanitarian response, USAID Administrator Samantha Power said in a statement after travelling to Armenia, Armenpress reported. “This week, I travelled ... ... attacks. The United States is deeply concerned about the safety of vulnerable populations in Nagorno-Karabakh and the more than 50,000 people who have fled to Armenia. We are grateful to the Government of Armenia for welcoming new arrivals and helping them ...
09/29/2023U.S. State Department reminds that demands regarding Karabakh unchanged
... Lachin corridor open, allowing humanitarian supplies to flow in, and establishing an international observation mission to meet humanitarian needs," US State Department spokesman Matthew Miller told a press briefing September 27. Miller noted that USAID Administrator Samantha Power and Acting Assistant Secretary of State Yuri Kim, were in Azerbaijan (after visiting Armenia), where they stressed several points that U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken had mentioned in his conversation with Azerbaijani ...
09/28/2023White House calls for immediate humanitarian access to Karabakh
... humanitarian access to Nagorno-Karabakh for all those in need,' White House National Security Council representative Adrienne Watson said in a statement. She said the United States will continue to support those affected by the ongoing crisis as 28,000 people have crossed into Armenia from Nagorno-Karabakh. 'USAID Administrator Power is on the ground and today, the United States is announcing additional humanitarian assistance to address health care and other emergency needs, helping local communities provide shelter and essential supplies – such as hygiene ...
09/27/2023USAID chief: international mission should be sent to Nagorno-Karabakh immediately
... While visiting Armenia’s southern province of Syunik today the Administrator of the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) Samantha Power said that international missions should be sent to Nagorno-Karabakh immediately. She said they have received ... ... said at a press conference on Tuesday. He said more than 2,500 have been provided with housing by the government. ‘About 1,000 of them are now staying in different hotels in Syunik, 500 people in Vayk, about 500 in Gegharkunik province," he said....
09/26/2023U.S. to provide Armenia with $11.5 million to support Karabakh families
The United States will provide Armenia with $11.5 million worth of humanitarian aid for families from Nagorno-Karabakh, U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) Administrator Samantha Power said today. YEREVAN, September 25. /ARKA/. The United States will provide Armenia with $11.5 million worth of humanitarian aid for families from Nagorno-Karabakh, U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) ...
09/26/2023USAID ready to help Nagorno-Karabakh refugees
... Development (USAID) is ready to assist Armenian authorities in addressing the needs of the people displaced from Nagorno-Karabakh, USAID Administrator Samantha Power said at a meeting today with Armenian Deputy Prime Minister Tigran Khachatryan in Yerevan. ... ... committed to implementing the adopted agenda," the deputy prime minister said. The Armenian government said more than 13,000 people have arrived in country since the Karabakh exodus began on Sunday after Sept 19 Azerbaijani military attack..-0-
09/26/2023USAID to provide humanitarian aid for Nagorno-Karabakh refugees – Samantha Power
USAID will provide aid to Nagorno-Karabakh’s residents taking refuge in Armenia, the head of the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), Samantha Power, said on Monday in Yerevan. YEREVAN, September 26. /ARKA/. USAID will provide aid ...
09/26/2023Biden: United States will continue to stand besides Armenia to help strengthen its democracy
The Administrator of the US Agency for International Development (USAID), Samantha Power, conveyed Monday the letter of US President Joe Biden to Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan, the Armenian government said. YEREVAN, September 26. /ARKA/. The Administrator of the US Agency for International Development ...
09/26/2023Senior Biden administration officials to arrive in Armenia – Reuters
... government officials and will “affirm U.S. support for Armenia’s democracy, sovereignty, independence, and territorial integrity and commitment to address humanitarian needs stemming from Nagorno-Karabakh,” the official said. Power will be the first USAID Administrator to go to Armenia, the official said, and will affirm the U.S. partnership with the country and “express deep concern for the ethnic Armenian population in Nagorno-Karabakh and to discuss measures to address the humanitarian crisis ...
09/25/2023Mirzoyan informs Blinken about necessity to stop Azerbaijan's crimes against Nagorno-Karabak people
... participated in the "Democracy delivers" forum moderated by the Administrator of the US Agency for International Development (USAID) Samantha Power. Prior to the launch of the forum Minister Mirzoyan had a conversation with Antony Blinken, U.S. Secretary ... ... aggressive behaviour of Azerbaijan continued also this year, and this time it is directed against the people of Nagorno-Karabakh. 120.000 people, including women, children and elderly are currently facing existential threat to their lives, as Azerbaijan tries ...
09/21/2023USAID chief joins Secretary Blinken's call to unblock Lachin corridor
U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) Administrator Samantha Power has joined Secretary of State Antony Blinken's call to unblock the Lachin corridor. YEREVAN, August 1. /ARKA/. U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) Administrator Samantha Power has joined Secretary ...
08/01/2023USAID’s $20 million Protection, Inclusion, and Empowerment program launched in Armenia
USAID said it is investing $20 million to strengthen the social protection system in Armenia. YEREVAN, July 27. /ARKA/. USAID said it is investing $20 million to strengthen the social protection system in Armenia. “Alone we can do so little; together ...
07/27/2023Mining industry's risks are manageable by government, companies and all stakeholders – Vardan Janyan
... application of international standards and approaches," he said. The Head of the Union also emphasized the significant contribution of the international financial institutions to the development of the mining sector, in particular, the World Bank and USAID, which periodically support Armenia in the development of the new Subsoil Code in line with international norms and standards. In turn, the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) and the International Finance Corporation (IFC) are ...
07/25/2023Armen Grigoryan and Samantha Power discussed perspectives of expanding USAID activities in Armenia
The Secretary of the Armenian Security Council Armen Grigoryan discussed with the head of the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) Samantha Power the prospects of expanding the agency’s activities in Armenia, Grigoryan said in a Facebook post. YEREVAN, July 13. /ARKA/. The Secretary of the Armenian Security Council Armen Grigoryan discussed with the head of the United ...
07/13/2023USAID launches $15 million program in Armenia to support independent mass media
The USAID-funded five-year media development program for Armenia, with a total budget of $15 million, of which $4 million to be provided as grants, was launched in Yerevan today. YEREVAN, June 21. /ARKA/. The USAID-funded five-year media development ...
06/21/2023U.S. ambassador to Armenia announces investments of $17.3 million in country's mass media sector
... information and ideas, keeping people informed, and holding those in power accountable, efforts that are vital in every democratic society,” said Ambassador Kvien. The Ambassador highlighted U.S. support for the Armenian media sector, including through USAID and Public Diplomacy Section (PDS) programming. In March, USAID Armenia signed a $15 million agreement to implement the “Media Program in Armenia” project with Internews Network, a U.S. organization, in collaboration with local media development ...
05/05/2023Armenian Caucus leaders urge Biden Administration to consider emergency airlift, Azerbaijan sanctions to end Artsakh blockade
... January 18, Secretary of State Antony Blinken tweeted his “deep concern over the worsening humanitarian situation in Nagorno-Karabakh” but stopped short of announcing any meaningful U.S. steps to stop Azerbaijan’s devastating blockade of the 120,000 indigenous Armenian Christians in Artsakh. On January 13th, USAID Administrator Power tweeted, “Each day commercial traffic and humanitarian assistance cannot flow freely to Nagorno-Karabakh, the potential for a humanitarian crisis increases. Free movement through the corridor must be restored.” While expressing ...
01/19/2023Armenian FM says precise efforts of international community needed to restore Lachin Corridor’s regular operation
..., the Armenian Foreign Ministry reported. It said during the phone conversation, the Foreign Minister of Armenia briefed the USAID Administrator on the deteriorating humanitarian situation due to Azerbaijan’s blockade since December 12 of the only road ... ... Nagorno-Karabakh to Armenia - the Lachin Corridor. Minister Mirzoyan underlined that Azerbaijan's actions are aimed at subjecting 120,000 Armenians of Nagorno-Karabakh to ethnic cleansing. Emphasizing that Azerbaijan flagrantly violates its commitments assumed ...
01/07/2023Share of Armenia's electricity free market expected to reach 20% by February 2023
... ARKA news agency that the gradual liberalization of Armenia's energy market will start on February 1, 2022. The market liberalization process began back in 2018 backed by an $8.5 million grant provided by the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID). -0-
01/05/2023U.S. Federal Spending Bill Includes $60 Million Aid to Armenia, $2 Million for Artsakh
... unexploded ordinances on civilian lands in Artsakh. Additionally, the bill includes language requiring the State Department and USAID to develop an assistance strategy by identifying resources and programs available to address humanitarian and recovery needs ... ... foreign mercenaries, initiated a deadly invasion of Artsakh that led to six weeks of devastating fighting that killed more than 5,000 people and forced more than 100,000 ethnic Armenians to flee their homes. Artsakh and Armenia continue to grapple with an ...
12/26/2022U.S.Senators Demand Azerbaijani Accountability for War Crimes During US Ambassador to Armenia Confirmation Hearing
... in order to be a credible mediator, in my view, you have to at least begin with the facts - and be willing to state them publicly.” On U.S. aid to Artsakh, Chairman Menendez noted that he is “deeply concerned that neither the State Department nor USAID have provided the humanitarian assistance necessary to assist the 100,000 displaced by the Nagorno Karabakh war of 2020 or the current needs of those who still reside in the region.” The Chairman went on to secure a public commitment from US Ambassador-designate to Armenia Kvien to support a U.S. humanitarian needs assessment ...
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