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Artsakh refugees receive 89.3 billion drams in aid: Ministry of Social Affairs
About 89.3 billion drams have been provided to individuals forcibly displaced from Nagorno-Karabakh through short-term, medium-term, and long-term assistance programs, according to Narek Mkrtchyan, Armenia's Minister of Labor and Social Affairs. YEREVAN, January 15. /ARKA/. About 89.3 billion drams have been provided to individuals forcibly displaced from Nagorno-Karabakh through short-term, medium-term, and long-term assistance programs, according ...
01/15/2025Pashinyan: Baku aims for unhindered aggression against Armenia
... and Zangelan. There is no and cannot be a 'Western Azerbaijan' beyond this. If they really want to look elsewhere, we could also consider Nakhchivan as 'Western Azerbaijan,'" Pashinyan wrote on social media. He also noted that Azerbaijan insists Armenia discuss refugee rights under the banner of "Western Azerbaijan." "When Azerbaijan uses the phrase 'the issue of the return of refugees from Western Azerbaijan,' it effectively closes the door to any meaningful discussion, as it becomes clear that they are using the refugee issue to undermine Armenia's status under international law, challenge the territorial integrity of sovereign ...
01/09/2025Pashinyan: Armenia will agree to dissolution of OSCE Minsk Group as part of its proposals to Azerbaijan
... for negotiations on mutual control over arms, including quotas and restrictions on their use Discussion of issues related to refugees from both countries by forming a joint expert committee after peace is established Dissolution of the OSCE Minsk Group ... ... President of Azerbaijan stated that a peace treaty is impossible without the abolition of the OSCE Minsk Group and changes to Armenia's Constitution. He called Armenia a "fascist state," claiming that "this fascism will be destroyed either ...
01/09/2025More than 20 thousand people applied for Armenian citizenship in 2024
... Migration and Citizenship Service reported. YEREVAN, 23 December. /ARKA/. Some 20,703 people have applied for Armenian citizenship in 2024, while another 4,034 people have applied for its termination, Migration and Citizenship Service reported. Armenian President has granted citizenship to 18,063 applicants and terminated citizenship of 3,433 applicants, the Service said. According to Suzanna Manasyan, deputy head of the Service, 6,626 applications for citizenship were received from refugees from Nagorno-Karabakh, and 5,210 were granted citizenship. -0-
12/23/2024Yerevan is constructive towards OSCE MG dissolution, but wants to make sure Baku has no territorial claims - Pashinyan
... narrative of the so-called Western Azerbaijan isn't about engaging in aggressive policy against the territory of the Republic of Armenia,' Pashinyan said in an interview with Armenpress news agency. He also commented on the right of return of Azerbaijani refugees to so-called western Azerbaijan, which according to Azerbaijan is part of sovereign Armenia, promoted by Azerbaijan. "It is obvious that official Baku, with its narrative of the so-called Western Azerbaijan, wants to materialize its territorial demands against the Republic of Armenia, which is recorded in Azerbaijan’s constitution....
12/19/2024IMF outlines measures to boost Armenia's economic resilience and growth
... report, stated that the country's economy has the potential for annual growth of up to 5.5% over the next five years, until 2028, provided that structural reforms are implemented and opportunities for labor force integration are realized. He noted that Armenia's economic growth is returning to normal levels as temporary factors, such as the influx of labor from Russia and India and the integration of refugees from Nagorno-Karabakh into the labor market, begin to weaken. “This could affect potential growth for the next 4-5 years,” he said, adding that in the longer term, attention should be given to demographic policy.
12/18/2024EU allocates €1.5m grant to Armenia to help Nagorno-Karabakh refugee
The European Union has provided the Armenian government with a grant of 1.5 million euros to meet the needs of the refugees from Nagorno-Karabakh, the press service of the EU Delegation to Armenia reports. YEREVAN, 10 December. /ARKA/. The European Union has provided the Armenian government with a grant of 1.5 million euros to meet the needs of the refugees from Nagorno-Karabakh, the press service of the EU Delegation to Armenia reports....
12/10/2024Armenia's European orientation linked to democratic reforms - Alen Simonyan
... development of a sovereign, stable, and democratic state, as well as respect for the fundamental principles of human rights and international law. Simonyan highly praised the response and actions of the Council of Europe bodies concerning the needs of refugees from Nagorno-Karabakh. “It is crucial to ensure international protection for the displaced population, including under the framework of the Council of Europe convention. The focus is on the issue of the repatriation of Armenian prisoners held in Azerbaijan,” he noted. As the Chairman of the Armenian Parliament stated, Armenia, despite the existing challenges, is making active efforts to establish stable and lasting peace in the region. “In the context of regulating ...
12/09/2024Armenian Parliament ratifies €50 million loan from OPEC fund
... Fund for International Development on Thursday, intended to cover the budget deficit. YEREVAN, December 6. /ARKA/. The Armenian parliament ratified a 50-million-euro loan agreement with the OPEC Fund for International Development on Thursday, intended ... ... improve energy efficiency in households and businesses, reforms to the education and healthcare systems, and social support for refugees from Nagorno-Karabakh. The loan repayment period will be 18 years, with a 5-year grace period, and a floating interest ...
12/06/2024Artsakh refugees outraged by Armenian government's decision to cut their aid
..., which means that even if they work, they will not be able to solve their life problems,’ Stepanyan noted. On 21 November, the Armenian government made a decision to reduce the financial aid allocated to the refugees. The decision concerns those refugees who do not have their own property in Armenia and who were receiving monthly financial aid of 40 thousand drams for rent plus 10 thousand drams for utility expenses. From April 2025, only minors, pensioners, breadwinners, disabled persons of I and II groups will receive this assistance. The ...
11/29/2024EBRD forecasts slower and moderate economic growth for Armenia in the medium term
... the short term after several years of ultra-high growth, said Elisabetta Falcetti, EBRD Managing Director for Turkey and the Caucasus. ‘’Indeed, we forecast real GDP growth to ease to 6.2 per cent in 2024 and 4.8 per cent in 2025 which is close to Armenia’s long-term potential growth rate,’’ she said in an interview with the ARKA news agency. According to Falcetti, temporary capital inflows related to the war on Ukraine have dissipated, but increased government spending to meet the needs of refugees and to strengthen national defenses will compensate to some extent. ‘’However, geopolitical uncertainty poses sizeable risks to the economic outlook with a potential to affect it in both directions,’’ noted she. The managing director ...
11/27/2024EBRD to announce 44 million euro financing package for refugees in Armenia
... neighbours. Also, construction of new customs and logistics centre in Syunik, was another important project to enhance trade and simplify export and import procedures for Armenian businesses. She said this project also has a soft component to integrate refugees into labour market in Armenia. What is more, the centre will be built to international energy efficiency standards and be one of the country’s first public structures to qualify as a “green building”. For the construction of this center in Syunik, the EBRD provided Armenia ...
11/26/2024Supporting renewable energy development in Armenia is yet another strategic priority for EBRD- Elisabetta Falcetti
... supporting one of the most unique concepts in the ITC sector the Tumo centre for creative technologies. While financing construction of their the new EU – Tumo Convergence Center, we have also mobilized donor funding to support reskilling and upskilling of refugees, using Tumo’s highly successful model, she added. The EBRD is one of the leading institutional investors in Armenia. During its operation in Armenia, it has invested 2.4 billion euros in 220 projects in areas such as energy, infrastructure, telecommunications, and finance. -0-
11/26/2024IMF forecasts inflation in Armenia at 0.2 percent in 2024 and 3.1 percent in 2025
... early 2023 was caused by a number of factors, including the influx of labor from Russia and India, as well as the integration of refugees from Nagorno-Karabakh into the labor market, is gradually decreasing. According to Rawat, after a significant increase ... ... to the implementation of prudent policies and external factors. "The quick and prudent response of the Central Bank of Armenia, which tightened its monetary policy amid rising global inflation, was crucial for reducing inflation.Currently, inflation ...
11/26/2024IMF: Armenia's economy to grow by up to 5.5% by 2028
... exactly that. It was predicted that this would happen, so it was not a surprise," he emphasized, adding that when economic growth exceeds its potential for an extended period, it carries certain risks. According to the IMF Resident Representative, Armenia's economic growth is returning to normal levels, along with the fading of temporary factors, including the influx of labor from Russia and India, as well as the integration of refugees from Nagorno-Karabakh into the labor market. "It will impact potential growth, possibly for the next four to five years," he said, adding that in the long term, attention should be given to demographic policy. Figures and forecasts ...
11/26/2024EBRD has invested record 2.4 billion euros in Armenia - EBRD Managing Director for Turkey and Caucasus (EXCLUSIVE)
... Armenia with its neighbours. Construction of new customs and logistics centre in Syunik, was another important project to enhance trade and simplify export and import procedures for Armenian businesses. The project also has a soft component to integrate refugees into labour market in Armenia. What is more, the centre will be built to international energy efficiency standards and be one of the country’s first public structures to qualify as a “green building”. Supporting renewable energy development in Armenia is yet another ...
11/26/2024Armenia counts on DFC's contribution to financing of SME, capital market and agro sector- minister
... discussed last Friday in Yerevan the opportunities for expansion of bilateral cooperation and development of the private sector in Armenia. The minister appreciated DFC's contribution to stimulating the economic growth of developing countries, the press service ... ... saying. Key issues discussed during the meeting included support for SME programmes and capital market development, housing for refugees, food security and the agribusiness sector, in particular the promotion of organic agriculture and the integration of ...
11/25/2024Armenia's workforce exceeds 776,000 : Top 6 employment sectors
... thousand employees ‘’Compared to September 2023, employment growth was observed in nearly all sectors," the study notes. According to the World Bank’s ‘’Armenia Monthly Economic Update – November 2024’’, the unemployment rate in Armenia rose from 11.7% in the second quarter of 2023 to 13.8% in the second quarter of 2024. This increase is mainly attributed to rising unemployment among men, as well as the influx of refugees who have yet to integrate into the labor market. -0-
11/22/2024Armenia's budget surplus in September reached 11.6 billion drams, reducing the deficit to 0.7% of GDP – WB
... September, bringing the cumulative deficit to 0.7 percent of annual projected GDP. This is stated in the World Bank’s review "Armenia Monthly Economic Update – November 2024." ‘’In nominal terms, tax revenues, including mortgage-related income ... ... expenditure grew 10.6 percent (yoy) in September, primarily driven by a rise in defense spending (up 44 percent, yoy) and support for refugees (up 55 percent yoy). Meanwhile, capital expenditure grew 7.4 percent (yoy), following a 0.5 percent (yoy) decline in ...
11/22/2024Financial aid for forcibly displaced Artsakh residents in Armenia to be reduced
... forcibly displaced residents of Artsakh. YEREVAN, November 21. /ARKA/. At a meeting on Thursday, the Armenian government decided to reduce the financial assistance allocated to forcibly displaced residents of Artsakh (Nagorno-Karabakh). Currently, refugees who do not own property in Armenia receive monthly financial assistance of 40,000 drams for housing rental, plus an additional 10,000 drams for utility costs. According to the Minister of Labor and Social Affairs, Narek Mkrtchyan, starting from April 2025, assistance will be provided ...
11/21/2024Unemployment in Armenia in Q2 rose to 13.8% from 11.7% a year earlier - WB
... Monthly Economic Update – November 2024'. YEREVAN, 20 November. /ARKA/. The unemployment rate in Armenia rose from 11.7 percent in Q2 2023 to 13.8 percent in Q2 2024, driven primarily by increased male unemployment, according to World Bank's 'Armenia Monthly Economic Update – November 2024'. The increase in total unemployment is largely attributed to the influx of refugees, who have yet to integrate into the labor market. Urban unemployment also increased more than rural unemployment. Additionally, between 2022 and 2023, the economically active population grew 2.3 percent. Babken Tunyan, deputy chairman of the ...
11/20/2024Career fair for refugees from Artsakh to be held on 21 November in Yerevan
A career fair as part of the Armenian General Benevolent Union's (AGBU) ‘Train and Earn, Artsakh!’ programme will be held on November 21 in Yerevan. YEREVAN, 18 November. /ARKA/. A career fair as part of the Armenian General Benevolent Union's (AGBU) ‘Train and Earn, Artsakh!...
11/18/2024Assistance program for Nagorno-Karabakh refugees extended until March 2025 – Minister
The Armenian government has extended until 2025 March an assistance program, designed for refugees from Nagorno-Karabakh, Labor and Social Affairs Minister Narek Mkrtchyan said today. The assistance amount is 50,000 drams for each refugee. YEREVAN, November 4. /ARKA/. The Armenian government has extended until 2025 March an assistance program,...
11/04/2024State subsidies for chemotherapy to increase significantly - minister
... government's draft budget for 2025. YEREVAN, November 1. /ARKA/. Cardiovascular diseases remain the leading cause of death in Armenia, followed by cancer, Health Minister Anahit Avanesyan said today, speaking at a parliamentary discussion of the government's ... ... said that all regional systems will be united into a single national emergency medical service. She also said that in 2025, refugees from Nagorno-Karabakh will continue to receive a number of medical services free of charge. -0-
11/01/2024Budget deficit of AMD 26.5 billion (yoy) recorded in Armenia in August
... recorded in August, bringing the cumulative deficit to 0.8 percent of annual projected GDP, according to the World Bank's ‘’Armenia Monthly Economic Update – October 2024’’. In nominal terms, tax revenues (including mortgage-related income tax ... ... August, primarily driven by spending on social protection, which grew by 29 percent (yoy) due to additional outlays in support of refugees. Meanwhile, capital expenditure decreased 0.5 percent (yoy) in August. Cumulatively, tax revenues grew 8.8 percent; however,...
10/23/2024Alen Simonyan says why Azerbaijani parliament speaker cancelled planned meeting in Geneva
... resolution also emphasised the importance of the European Union Civilian Mission in Armenia (EUMA) and its contribution to stability in the border areas. The resolution emphasised the need to ensure continued humanitarian assistance for the 115,000 Armenian refugees from Nagorno-Karabakh, as well as to address the problems of Armenian prisoners of war, other detainees held in Azerbaijan. The organization reiterated its concern over the destruction of cultural heritage in Nagorno-Karabakh and the support ...
10/20/2024Russian Foreign Ministry says Karabakh refugees can return to their homes
Russia really empathies with the fate of people who have left their homes, Russian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Maria Zakharova said commenting on the forced exodus of the ethnic Armenian population of Nagorno-Karabakh. YEREVAN, 17 October. /ARKA/. Russia really empathies with the fate of people who have left their homes, Russian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Maria Zakharova said commenting on the forced exodus of the ethnic ...
10/17/2024Armenian Foreign Ministry commented on Azerbaijan's accusations of Armenia's alleged violations of the 2020 trilateral statement
... 2020 trilateral statement provides for Russian peacekeepers to be stationed in Nagorno-Karabakh, and a 5km wide Lachin Corridor under the control of the Russian peacekeepers, but there is neither a Lachin Corridor nor Russian peacekeepers,’’ said Armenian Foreign Ministry press secretary Ani Badalyan in an interview with Armenpress. The 9 November 2020 trilateral statement envisages the return of internally displaced persons and refugees to the Nagorno-Karabakh area and adjacent regions under the supervision of the UN High Commissioner for Refugees, but Azerbaijan declares that there is no Nagorno-Karabakh territory, that there is no Nagorno-Karabakh, which essentially means ...
10/14/2024EU to provide Armenia with another 30 million euros to help Karabakh refugees and promote reforms
The EU will provide the Armenian government with an additional €30 million in budgetary support to share its financial burden of supporting Armenian refugees from Nagorno-Karabakh and contribute to the implementation of reforms, the head of the EU Delegation to Armenia, Ambassador Vasilis Maragos said today speaking at the conference ‘Crossroads of Peace: Uniting Security and Democracy’ in Yerevan....
10/12/2024Armenia to deal with the issue of employment and housing of Artsakh refugees
... within the forum, Mirzoyan praised the assistance of the international community a year ago during the reception of Artsakh refugees and meeting their primary needs. ‘Now, in the next stage, we have to think about short-term and long-term plans to ... ... providing them with housing, jobs and huge efforts should be made in this regard,’ Mirzoyan said. The Minister stated that Armenia's policy is that if there are no means or opportunities for the Artsakh residents to return to their homes, Armenia should ...
10/02/2024EBRD keeps Armenia's economic growth forecast for 2024 at 6.5%, but points to risks
... inflows of secondary income related to refugees. Despite the temporary pressure on government expenditure for accommodating refugees and strengthening national defence, the fiscal position remains stable with a moderate deficit. Meanwhile, falling food ... ... economic growth, but a possible positive outcome of the advanced peace negotiations might open a range of new growth opportunities. Armenia's economic growth in the state budget for 2024 is envisaged at 7%. The Central Bank of Armenia expects the country's economic ...
09/26/2024Armenian National Assembly sets up commission to study problems of refugees from Artsakh
A temporary commission was set up in the National Assembly of Armenia to study the living conditions of Artsakh (Nagorno-Karabakh) residents forcibly displaced to Armenia. YEREVAN , 26 September. /ARKA/. A temporary commission was set up in the National Assembly of Armenia to study the living conditions ...
09/26/2024France to provide 29 million euros to assist refugees from Artsakh (Nagorno-Karabakh) – head of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs
... allocate 29 million euros to help refugees from Artsakh, said French Minister of Europe and Foreign Affairs Stephane Sejourné in Yerevan. At the end of November 2023, France voted in parliament for emergency aid in the amount of 15 million euros for Armenia and refugees from Artsakh. About the ethnic cleansing of Azerbaijan in Artsakh On September 19-20, 2023, Azerbaijan launched a large-scale aggression against Artsakh using artillery, UAVs and combat aircraft. On September 28, following negotiations with the ...
09/16/2024Over 2,900 refugees from Nagorno-Karabakh granted Armenian citizenship
Around 4,300 forcibly displaced individuals from Nagorno-Karabakh have applied for Armenian citizenship, Armen Kazaryan, the Head of Armenia's Migration Service, reported on Tuesday. YEREVAN, September 3. /ARKA/. Around 4,300 forcibly displaced individuals from Nagorno-Karabakh have applied for Armenian citizenship, Armen ...
09/03/2024Pashinyan doubts Armenian refugees will return to Nagorno-Karabakh
Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan has expressed skepticism about the possibility of Armenian refugees returning to Artsakh under the conditions proposed by the Armenian opposition, particularly by representatives of the former authorities of Nagorno-Karabakh and Armenia. YEREVAN, September 2. /ARKA/. Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan has expressed ...
09/02/2024Russian Foreign Ministry accuses West of intending to turn South Caucasus into a second anti-Russian front
... background of Yerevan’s increasing defence cooperation with the West. He noted that Russia favours resolving all quarrels between Armenia and Azerbaijan exclusively through political and diplomatic means. ‘To avoid escalation, we urge Baku and Yerevan to ... ... envisage a step-by-step solution to complex problems, including those of a social and humanitarian nature. It is not only about refugees, but also about preventing the continuation of the ‘war of monuments’,’ he said. -0-
07/31/2024Armenia expands circle of recipients of reproductive programmes from August 1 - Ministry of Health
... Reproductive Health Protection of the Ministry of Health said today. YEREVAN, July 29. /ARKA/. A set of changes approved by the Armenian government on July 25 to the reproductive programmes implemented in the country will come into force from August 1, 2024,... ... Ministry of Health said today. From August 1, the beneficiaries of this programme, if the requirements are met, can also become refugees from Nagorno-Karabakh,’ Martirosyan told a press conference. According to her, previously one of the groups of beneficiaries ...
07/29/2024US Senate Committee approves $65m aid for Armenia
... Specifically, Azerbaijan rejected a meeting with Armenian counterparts during the NATO summit in Washington this month and made further demands, including amendments to Armenia's constitution, claims to a so-called "Western Azerbaijan" (referring to Armenia), and demands for the extraterritorial Zangezur corridor. The Committee also emphasized the need for funds to provide humanitarian aid to those displaced by the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict, particularly refugees displaced since September 2023. Furthermore, the Committee supported continued humanitarian demining and activities to clear unexploded ordnance in areas affected by the conflict in Nagorno-Karabakh. The Armenian Assembly of America highlighted ...
07/29/2024Memorandum in support of Karabakh refugees signed between Armenian Ministry of Labour and CNFA company
... Minister of Labour and Social Affairs Narek Mkrtchyan. On June 14 this year, the Armenian government approved the procedure for providing assistance to refugees from Karabakh either to purchase or build a house. The beneficiaries of the programme are refugees who have obtained Armenian citizenship. In 2023, families with 3 or more children became beneficiaries of the programme. From 2026, families with 2 or more children can join the programme, and starting 2027, all other ewfugee families. -0-
07/15/2024Former Foreign Minister of France condemns holding COP29 climate conference in Azerbaijan
... 28 September, Samvel Shahramanyan, the leader of the self-proclaimed state, signed a decree that put the republic out of existence starting 1 January 2024. Roughly a week after the invasion, all but a few ethnic Armenians left Nagorno-Karabakh. The Armenian government reported registering a total of 115,000 refugees.
07/02/2024US Representatives call on President Biden to condemn Azerbaijan’s ethnic cleansing of Nagorno-Karabakh Armenians
... 28 September, Samvel Shahramanyan, the leader of the self-proclaimed state, signed a decree that put the republic out of existence starting 1 January 2024. Roughly a week after the invasion, all but a few ethnic Armenians left Nagorno-Karabakh. The Armenian government reported registering a total of 115,000 refugees.
06/28/2024Parliamentary speaker: Easier visa regime with EU priority for Armenia
... Baiba Braže. “Armenia expects Latvia’s support in this regard,” he said during the working visit to Latvia. Simonyan highly praised the EU Mission in Armenia and thanked the Latvian government for the humanitarian aid the country sent for the refugees from Nagorno-Karabakh. He also touched upon Armenia’s Crossroads of Peace initiative to open cross-border transport facilities in the South Caucasus and confirmed Yerevan’s commitment to the 1991 Alma-Ata Protocol during the peace process with Azerbaijan.
06/27/2024Armenia’s government approves €15 million worth of EU aid for Artsakh refugees
... 28 September, Samvel Shahramanyan, the leader of the self-proclaimed state, signed a decree that put the republic out of existence starting 1 January 2024. Roughly a week after the invasion, all but a few ethnic Armenians left Nagorno-Karabakh. The Armenian government reported registering a total of 115,000 refugees.
06/20/2024Russian Foreign Ministry: Whether Armenia, Azerbaijan discuss Ruben Vardanyan at negotiations is unknown
... self-proclaimed state, signed a decree that put the republic out of existence starting 1 January 2024. Roughly a week after the invasion, all but a few ethnic Armenians left Nagorno-Karabakh. The Armenian government reported registering a total of 115,000 refugees. During the exodus of Armenians, Ruben Vardanyan was arrested by the Azerbaijani authorities and has since then been under arrest.
06/19/2024Two members of Congress request $100 million to aid refugees from Nagorno-Karabakh
... 28 September, Samvel Shahramanyan, the leader of the self-proclaimed state, signed a decree that put the republic out of existence starting 1 January 2024. Roughly a week after the invasion, all but a few ethnic Armenians left Nagorno-Karabakh. The Armenian government reported registering a total of 115,000 refugees.
06/19/2024Armenian government approves procedure for assisting refugees in acquiring or constructing housing
... will be able to receive them in any bank, presenting the QR code sent to the post office indicated by them. The assistance consists of several components, namely the purchase of a flat or a private house. The beneficiaries of the programme are those refugees who have already received Armenian citizenship. The cost of housing cannot exceed 55 million drams. At the same time, up to 3 million drams from the allocated funds can be used to purchase a land plot for the construction of a house on it. The financing of the programme will be ...
06/14/2024Pashinyan accused Karabakh elite of using refugees for their clan purposes
Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan warned the former leadership of Nagorno-Karabakh against using "the people of Nagorno-Karabakh' for their narrow clan purposes." YEREVAN, 14 June. /ARKA/. Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan ...
06/14/2024USA and Armenia to upgrade status of bilateral dialogue to Strategic Partnership Commission
... challenges Armenia faces in supporting displaced persons and refugees from Nagorno-Karabakh and intends to continue to assist the Government of Armenia’s efforts in this regard. The United States praised Armenia’s efforts to shelter displaced persons and refugees, and Armenia offered appreciation for the more than $21 million in humanitarian assistance the United States has provided to support displaced persons and refugees from Nagorno-Karabakh since September 2020. Strengthening Security and Law Enforcement Cooperation ...
06/12/2024Dep of State Assistant Secretary: US to continue supporting reforms in Armenia
... O'Brien said the US authorities will continue supporting the reforms that are being introduced by the Armenian government. The parties also touched upon the peace process between Armenia and Azerbaijan, the border delimitation, the Alma-Ata Protocol, and Armenia’s Crossroads of Peace project. Additionally, Pashinyan informed O’Brien that the government had adopted a housing program for refugees from Nagorno-Karabakh, and stressed that this program requires support from international partners.
06/11/2024EU, Austrian Development Agency to provide €11m for Syunik
... it aims to boost recovery and ensure sustainability of small and medium-size businesses in the Syunik prince of Armenia. It is expected that a total of €11 million will be invested until 2027. “Syunik is the province that is a priority both for Armenia and the EU. We know why Syunik is so important. Last September, the province accommodated many refugees, and new opportunities formed together with the new challenges,” Vassilis Maragos, Head of EU Delegation to Armenia, said. He noted that the program will use investments into the pirate sector to create new jobs, which is very important both ...
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