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Pashinyan to Macron: Armenia-France relations have reached important milestone, transforming into strategic partnership
Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan sent a congratulatory message to the President of the French Republic, Emmanuel Macron, on his birthday, Pashinyan's press office reported. YEREVAN, December 21. /ARKA/. Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan sent a congratulatory message ...
12/21/2024Armenian delegation leaves for Moscow for economic cooperation talks with Russia
... YEREVAN, December 20. /ARКА/ The Armenian delegation will participate in the 23rd session of the intergovernmental commission on economic cooperation between Armenia and Russia in Moscow. The corresponding decision was signed by Armenian PM Nikol Pashinyan. A delegation headed by Armenian Deputy PM Mher Grigoryan has left for Moscow to attend the session. The delegation includes Armenian Deputy Foreign Minister Mnatsakan Safaryan, Deputy Minister of Education, Science, Culture, and Sports Artur ...
12/20/2024Zangezur Copper and Molybdenum Combine may offer Armenian government's stake in IPO - Pashinyan
... the government's dividends should also be transferred to the budget from the 142 billion drams that have not been paid so far. Pashinyan stressed that the government should use its participation to increase the efficiency of the combine, since regardless ... ... social responsibility, among other things. The ZCMC is located in the Syunik region in the south of Armenia, bordering Iran and Azerbaijan. The plant, which is one of the largest enterprises in Armenia, develops the ore of the Kajaran copper-molybdenum deposit....
12/20/2024In case of signing peace treaty with Azerbaijan, the idea of withdrawal of mutual lawsuits is acceptable to Armenia - Pashinyan
“We continue to be constructively engaged in the discussions around the peace treaty with Azerbaijan, and we have conveyed proposals on the two outstanding articles of the peace treaty to Azerbaijan for more than a month now, and we haven’t yet had a response,” Armenian PM Nikol Pashinyan said Thursday in an interview with Armenpress news agency. YEREVAN, December 20. /ARKA/. “We continue to be constructively engaged in the discussions around the peace treaty with Azerbaijan, and we have conveyed proposals on the two ...
12/20/2024Armenia agrees with Turkey on assessment of requirements for crossing the border on Gyumri-Kars railway - Mirzoyan
... countries of our region. He added that the Project has already received positive reactions from numerous international partners, and that Armenia will continue efforts to consolidate further support towards its implementation. Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan said in an interview with the Armenpress news agency on Thursday that a solution has been found to the issue of resuming railway communication with Azerbaijan, which will fully satisfy both. In November this year, representatives of a number of departments of Armenia and Turkey met on the Armenian-Turkish border. According to Ruben Rubinyan, Vice Speaker of the National Assembly of Armenia and special ...
12/20/2024Yerevan is constructive towards OSCE MG dissolution, but wants to make sure Baku has no territorial claims - Pashinyan
... constitution. If that’s not the case, and if we are wrong in our perceptions, then by saying Western Azerbaijan one must understand the regions of Gazakh, Tovuz, Aghstafa, Gadabay, Dashkesan, Kelbajar, Lachin, Kubatlu and Zangelan of the Republic of Azerbaijan,' Pashinyan said. Therefore, according to him, the return of the people there is the internal matter of Azerbaijan, and the government of Armenia has nothing to do or discuss here, besides the matters that it is already discussing with Azerbaijan. 'I mean ...
12/19/2024Pashinyan says there is constructive mood in Armenian-Azerbaijani border delimitation process
Armenia and Azerbaijan have ratified regulations for their border delimitation commissions , which means that the delimitation process should continue, Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan said. YEREVAN, 19 December. /APKA/. Armenia and Azerbaijan have ratified regulations for their border delimitation commissions , which means that the delimitation process should continue, Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan said. ‘I think the delimitation commissions will meet soon to discuss ...
12/19/2024Armenian PM explains to Azerbaijani President why Yerevan is arming itself
Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan responded today to Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev's accusations that Armenia is buying non-defensive weapons in order to attack Azerbaijan. YEREVAN, 19 December. /ARKA/. Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan responded today to Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev's ...
12/19/2024Armenian government allocates AMD 31.8bn for subvention projects in regions in 2024
... country. ‘This is more than AMD 1.5 billion more than last year’s funding,’ the minister said, noting that taking into account the share of communities, the overall sum of the projects exceeds AMD 50 billion. In his turn, Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan highlighted the importance of these investments and said that it is one of the most important tools for proportional development of the regions. At the same time, Pashinyan said that the government's decision to reduce the number of official ...
12/19/2024Pashinyan: Armenia must give up second hand as humanitarian aid
During a government meeting, Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan stated that legislative changes must be introduced to stop sending aid in the form of used goods to Armenia. YEREVAN, December 19. /ARKA/. During a government meeting, Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan stated that legislative changes ...
12/19/2024David Arushanyan appointed new governor of Armenia's Shirak region
... faction. During the meeting, the issue of holding the first-ever primaries in Armenia in Gyumri from December 8-10 was raised, following which Sarik Minasyan became the acting mayor of Gyumri (until the next elections). As Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan noted, the primaries held in Gyumri represent a step toward democracy.
12/19/2024About $14 million invested in modernization of Shirak airport in Armenia
... airport in Gyumri. YEREVAN, December 19. /ARKA/. Armenia - International Airports CJSC has invested about $14 million in the modernization of Shirak airport in Gyumri, the press service of the Armenian government said following Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan's visit to the new departure hall of the airport. It is noted that the hall, covering an area of 1000 square meters, has two boarding gates, with the capacity to service two flights simultaneously, and is equipped with 6 border control cabins....
12/19/2024Another meeting of Armenian and Azerbaijani commissions on border delimitation may be held soon - Armenian Deputy Prime Minister
... cannot say more, as there is an agreement - and it is good that the sides have honoured it so far - not to provide any information beyond the press releases,’ the Deputy Prime Minister said. Earlier, in late October, Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan described the process of delimitation and demarcation of the border section in the Tavush region near the village of Kirants, bordering Azerbaijan, as successful. -0-
12/18/2024Pashinyan: Changes to turnover tax not aimed against small businesses
Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan stated that the changes to the turnover tax, which will come into effect on January 1, 2025, are not intended to put pressure on small businesses. YEREVAN, December 16. /ARKA/. Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan stated that the changes ...
12/16/2024Formation of EEU common energy market faces serious difficulties- Pashinyan
The formation of a common energy market for all members of the Eurasian Economic Union (EEU) has been encountering serious difficulties, as a result of which some of the announced initiatives are not fully functioning, Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan said. YEREVAN, 13 December. /ARKA/. The formation of a common energy market for all members of the Eurasian Economic Union (EEU) has been encountering serious difficulties, as a result of which some of the announced initiatives are not ...
12/13/2024Crossroads of Peace will expand transport, trade and economic ties between the countries - Armenian Prime Minister
... transport and logistics are not fully utilised. ‘In this context, I consider it necessary to once again note the importance of this project for our region, which envisages creation and modernisation of a number of transport and communication routes,’ Pashinyan said. The main idea of the project is to launch (renew) and develop transport communication between Armenia, Georgia, Turkey, Azerbaijan and Iran through roads, railways, cables, pipelines and power lines. This is expected to build a short and efficient route between the Caspian Sea and the Mediterranean Sea, as well as a route from the Persian Gulf to the Black Sea. -0-
12/13/2024Armenia's industrial potential has considerable development prospects in EEU - Pashinyan
Armenia's industrial potential, including jewellery and pharmaceutical industries, as well as agro-processing, has considerable development prospects in cooperation with partner states from the Eurasian Economic Union (EEU), Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan said at a session of the Eurasian Intergovernmental Council in Moscow today. YEREVAN, 13 December. /ARKA/. Armenia's industrial potential, including jewellery and pharmaceutical industries, as well as agro-processing, has considerable development ...
12/13/2024Eurasian Intergovernmental Council to meet in Moscow under Armenian PM
Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan has left for the Russian Federation, as reported by his press secretary, Nazeli Baghdasaryan. YEREVAN, December 13. /ARKA/. Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan has left for the Russian Federation, as reported by his press secretary, Nazeli ...
12/13/2024Pashinyan appoints Sarik Minasyan as acting mayor of Gyumri
Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan announced that he has appointed Sarik Minasyan as the acting head of the Gyumri community. YEREVAN, December 13. /ARKA/. Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan announced that he has appointed Sarik Minasyan as the acting head of the Gyumri ...
12/13/2024Pashinyan presents progress in negotiations on peace treaty with Baku to Council of Europe Secretary General
... Thursday, Pashinyan's press service reported. YEREVAN, 12 December. /ARKA/. Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan had a telephone call with Secretary General of the Council of Europe Alain Berset on Thursday, Pashinyan's press service reported. Pashinyan and Berset wwere said to speak about discussions on the peace treaty between Armenia and Azerbaijan. The two men discussed also some issues related to the partnership between Armenia and the CoE, as well as regional stability. -0--
12/12/2024Armenian PM says he is freesing in government dacha
Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan complained at a government session that government dachas are poorly heated. YEREVAN, 12 December. /ARKA/. Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan complained at a government session that government dachas are poorly heated. ‘The residences ...
12/12/2024Armenian PM emphasizes commitment to internationally recognized territory
... times in public speeches, that “if we do not clearly recognize our internationally recognized territory, we give others the opportunity to deny it, citing our own words, and we open the door to others.” As for Kirants (a village in Tavush bordering Azerbaijan, where the first section of the border was delimited – ed.), Nikol Pashinyan stated that no sovereign territory of Armenia was surrendered. "We have secured our gates, the border of our state, the threshold of our state, and I consider this a success story, a turning point," the prime minister said. He added ...
12/12/2024CSTO was created in a different environment and needs to be adapted to current realities - ex-Armenian Foreign Minister
... region and beyond,’ the former Armenian foreign minister said.’ he said. In February 2024, Armenia announced the freezing of its membership in the CSTO and later also refused to pay membership fees to the organisation. On 18 September, PM Nikol Pashinyan said that the CSTO was not fulfilling its defence commitments to Armenia and was creating threats to its security, existence, sovereignty and statehood. On December 4, 2024 he said Armenia's return to the Collective Security Treaty Organisation ...
12/11/2024Pashinyan appoints Aleksandr Mktaryan as Commissioner for Diaspora Affairs Abroad
Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan has appointed Aleksandr Mktaryan as Commissioner for Diaspora Affairs in Foreign Countries. YEREVAN, 10 December. /ARKA/. Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan has appointed Aleksandr Mktaryan as Commissioner for Diaspora Affairs in Foreign ...
12/10/2024Indifferent attitude led to huge disappointment: Armenian Foreign Minister on CSTO
... dialogue and mutual understanding. There is the EU's involvement in security issues in Armenia's security domain. ‘With the EU we have a format of dialogue on political and security issues. There is an EU mission in Armenia that monitors on the Armenia-Azerbaijan border. Such developments were unimaginable a few years ago,’ Mirzoyan said. Earlier, Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan said that Armenia's return to the CSTO was becoming increasingly difficult, if not impossible. -0-
12/09/2024Armenian Deputy PM: No agreement on date for new border delimitation meeting with Azerbaijan
... discussing this issue," the Deputy Prime Minister emphasized. Grigoryan also stated that there is currently no agreement on the format or location of the next round of negotiations. Earlier, at the end of October, Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan described the delimitation and demarcation process in the Tavush region, particularly near the village of Kirants (which borders Azerbaijan), as successful. About the Regulations On August 30 of this year, Yerevan and Baku signed a regulation (set of rules) regarding the joint work of the Armenian and Azerbaijani commissions on the delimitation and demarcation of the state border....
12/09/2024Canada supports Yerevan's efforts to normalise relations with Baku - special envoy
... cooperation in the fields of economy, high technologies, education, and culture. The interlocutors discussed issues related to the implementation of joint projects in various areas. The sides exchanged views on the latest developments over the Armenia-Azerbaijan peace treaty. In this context, Prime Minister Pashinyan referred to the positions of the Armenian side on various issues. Stéphane Dion emphasized that Canada expresses its support for the peace efforts of the Government of the Republic of Armenia.-0-
12/06/2024Pashinyan fires heads of Enforcement and Probation services
Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan dismissed Arsen Mnatsakanyan, acting Chief Enforcement Officer, and Aram Nikoyan, head of the Probation Service. YEREVAN, 6 December. /ARKA/. Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan dismissed Arsen Mnatsakanyan, acting Chief Enforcement ...
12/06/2024No documents on Armenia's withdrawal from the CSTO have been received - Lavrov
... not going to take any actions that would be perceived as closing the door for Yerevan," Lavrov said. ‘Armenia's return to the Collective Security Treaty Organization is becoming increasingly difficult, if not impossible, Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan said on Wednesday. He recalled that in 2021-2022, Armenia was subjected to aggression by Azerbaijan, and official Yerevan discussed this situation with its CSTO allies: they said that Armenia's borders were a red line for them. "When the aggression occurred, we turned to our CSTO partners, informing them that Azerbaijan had crossed the ...
12/05/2024Armenia to tighten taxation of online casinos - PM
The Armenian government is preparing several more bills to tighten taxation of online casinos, Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan said in parliament on Wednesday, responding to an opposition MP's statement that "the authorities are providing protection to local bookmakers." YEREVAN, December 5. /ARKA/. The Armenian government is preparing several more bills ...
12/05/2024Pashinyan explains why Armenia refused to host EEU Supreme Economic Council meeting
Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan revealed today why Yerevan refused to host a meeting of the Eurasian Economic Union's (EEU) Supreme Economic Council. YEREVAN, 4 December. /ARKA/. Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan revealed today why Yerevan refused to host a meeting ...
12/04/2024Pashinyan says Armenia has no reason to attack Azerbaijan
... treaty because 90% of the work is done. What remains is to make the last efforts and sign the peace treaty. We have also proposed real solutions to unblock regional communications. There is no basis for escalation in the relations between Armenia and Azerbaijan,’ Pashinyan noted.-0-
12/04/2024Armenian PM says return to CSTO has become impossible
... cooperation with the CSTO. 'We don't participate in the discussions and decision-making in the CSTO, but we don't veto them either, as we already consider ourselves outside the CSTO. Let them decide for themselves what they need,’ Pashinyan said. Pashinyan is sure that Nagorno-Karabakh has nothing to do with it. He recalled that in 2021-2022 Armenia was subjected to Azerbaijani aggression, and official Yerevan discussed this situation with its CSTO allies: they stated that Armenia's borders are a red line for them. 'When the aggression occurred, we approached our CSTO partners, informing them that the red line had ...
12/04/2024Pashinyan considers current fight against corruption ineffective
The fight against corruption in Armenia is currently not effective enough, Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan said. YEREVAN, 4 December. /ARKA/. The fight against corruption in Armenia is currently not effective enough, Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan said. ‘Speaking about anti-corruption policy, instinctively, the policy of punishment is taken ...
12/04/2024Emigration almost 90% related to Armenia’s regional policy – Pashinyan
Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan expressed confidence that nearly 90% of emigration is related to the regional policy pursued by the country. YEREVAN, December 3. /ARKA/. Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan expressed confidence that nearly 90% of emigration is related ...
12/03/2024MP from ruling Armenian party defies PM Pashinyan's request to resign
MP Hovik Aghazaryan from the pro-government Civil Contract party has refused to give up his seat in the National Assembly despite the request of Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan. YEREVAN, 2 December. /ARKA/. MP Hovik Aghazaryan from the pro-government Civil Contract party has refused to give up his seat in the National Assembly despite the request of Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan. In an interview with ...
12/02/2024Dutch government interested in strengthening ties with Armenia
... democratic reforms, expanding economic ties, and strengthening Armenia-EU relations. This was stated by the newly appointed Ambassador of the Netherlands to Armenia, Marieke Harriet Monroy-Winter, during a meeting with Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan, as reported by the press service of the Armenian government. Pashinyan noted that close cooperation has developed between the two countries in recent years, with an active political dialogue in place. He expressed hope that, as a result of ...
12/02/2024Opposition sues Armenian government and MFA over blocked access to Azerbaijan agreement
... emphasized that she and her fellow party members are determined to have this arbitrary decision overturned and to restore the right of parliamentarians to access a 'document that is of critical importance to the public. Earlier, Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan stated that he personally instructed the head of the Foreign Ministry not to show the text of the Armenian-Azerbaijani agreement to the opposition in order to prevent potential speculation.
12/02/2024Putin: ‘Today's situation between Armenia and CSTO most likely dictated by internal political processes in Armenia itself’
... membership fees to the Russia-led organisation. On 12 June, Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan said that the next logical step in relations with the CSTO would be to withdraw from the military pact, which failed to protect its member Armenia when Azerbaijan invades parts of its territory. On 18 September, Pashinyan said that the CSTO was not fulfilling its defence commitments to Armenia and was creating existential threats to its security and sovereignty. -0-
11/28/2024Armenian government approves changes to Republic’s national anthem
... /ARKA/. The Armenian government approved a draft law on changes to the national anthem of the Republic, proposed by members of parliament led by National Assembly Speaker Alen Simonyan, at a meeting on Thursday. According to Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan, the changes are prompted by the lack of a unified standard for performing the anthem. "I have never seen the anthem performed the same way, as there is no uniform rhythm or tempo," he said. The Prime Minister noted that the proposed ...
11/28/2024Head of Armenian Migration Service appointed Deputy Minister of Internal Affairs
... Ghazaryan, acting head of the Migration and Citizenship Service, an affiliation of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Armenia, has been appointed as new Deputy Minister of Internal Affairs. The corresponding decree was signed by Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan. Previous Internal Affairs Minister Vahe Ghazaryan resigned on November 18 (he was appointed to this post in January 2023). Vahe Ghazaryabn was replaced by his deputy Arpine Sargsyan.-0-
11/27/2024Ruling party ready to make concessions on tax changes in Armenia
... Representatives of small and medium-sized enterprises a argue that their tax burden would eventually increase further and could reach 33 per cent instead of the current 5 per cent. Fifteen public organizations sent a letter to Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan demanding to engage in a constructive dialogue regarding the proposed amendments to the Tax Code -0-
11/27/2024Armenian Prime Minister will not participate in CSTO meeting in Kazakhstan
Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan will not participate in the Collective Security Treaty Organization’s (CSTO) summit this week in the capital of Kazakhstan, Astana, Pashinyan's press secretary Nazeli Baghdasaryan reported today. YEREVAN, November 27. /ARKA/. Armenian ...
11/27/2024Supreme Eurasian Economic Council to meet in Russian St. Petersburg at request of Armenia
... Armenia, which is currently chairing the Eurasia Economic Union (EEU), a regular meeting of the Supreme Eurasian Economic Council will take place next December 25 in Russian Saint Petersburg. The summit will be chaired by Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan, Russian presidential assistant Yuri Ushakov, told a press briefing today, TASS reported. " The meeting has been organized on Russian territory at the request of the Armenian side, although the Prime Minister of Armenia, Pashinyan, will ...
11/26/2024Pashinyan names new head of Armenia's State Revenue Committee
... new Chairman of the State Revenue Committee. YEREVAN, NOVEMBER 26. /ARKA/. Eduard Hakobyan, currently holding the position of Deputy Minister of Finance of Armenia, will be appointed new Chairman of the State Revenue Committee, Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan announced in a Facebook post. The position has been vacant since the resignation of Rustam Badasyan on November 18. He had held this position since August 2021. On the same day, Minister of Territorial Administration and Infrastructure Gnel ...
11/26/2024Armenian Foreign Minister will not take part in CSTO meeting
... collective security system will be discussed. In February 2024, Armenia announced the freezing of its membership in the CSTO and later also refused to pay membership fees to the Russia-dominated organization. On 12 June, Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan said that the next logical step in relations with the CSTO would be to withdraw from the organisation. On 18 September, Pashinyan said that the CSTO was not fulfilling its defence commitments to Armenia and was creating threats to its security,...
11/25/2024Moscow finds BRICS platform attractive for Armenia
... with ‘’Izvestia’’. According to him, the presence of Armenia’s key partners in the BRICS family – besides Russia, these include Iran, India, China, and the UAE – undoubtedly enhances the attractiveness of this platform for Yerevan. "Azerbaijan and Turkey have also expressed their intention to join it. This allows us to say that the entire South Caucasus feels the pull of BRICS," Kopyrkin said. Earlier, Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan stated that Yerevan had no plans to integrate with BRICS. However, he accepted the invitation from Russian President Vladimir Putin and participated in the BRICS+ summit, which took place in Kazan from October 22 to 24. BRICS is an intergovernmental ...
11/25/2024Russia remains committed to its security obligations to Armenia – Ambassador
... by Russian President Vladimir Putin on June 14 of this year during a meeting with the leadership of the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and reiterated at the recent BRICS summit in Kazan,” Kopyrkin said. Earlier, Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan stated that "the CSTO poses threats to Armenia's security, its future existence, and sovereignty." -0-
11/25/2024Armenia tries to allay Azerbaijan's fears during talks - Pashinyan
Azerbaijan, with its demands to Armenia, either seeks to drive the negotiation process into a deadlock or genuinely has certain concerns, Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan said on Friday. YEREVAN, November 23. /ARKA/. Azerbaijan, with its demands to Armenia, either seeks to drive the negotiation process into a deadlock or genuinely has certain concerns, Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan said on Friday. "Considering the negotiation process and the progress ...
11/23/2024Armenian PM clarifies "strategic deal" with Azerbaijan
... with Public Television of Armenia, PM Nikol Pashinyan explained what he means by the need to conclude a "strategic deal" between Yerevan and Baku. YEREVAN, November 22. /ARKA/. In an interview with Public Television of Armenia, PM Nikol Pashinyan explained what he means by the need to conclude a "strategic deal" between Yerevan and Baku. On November 13, he stated in parliament that "Armenia and Azerbaijan, in addition to a peace agreement, need to conclude a strategic deal based on the principles by which we plan to live next to each other for the coming centuries." He also noted that he has a clear idea of what should be included in this ...
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