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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....

12/14/2024


U.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 ...

09/26/2024


Armenia, 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 ...

09/11/2024


USAID 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 ...

09/05/2024


US Senate Committee approves $65m aid for Armenia

... 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 ... ... 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 ...

07/29/2024


USAID 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 ...

07/22/2024


Memorandum in support of Karabakh refugees signed between Armenian Ministry of Labour and CNFA company

.... YEREVAN, 15 July. /ARKA/. 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 ... ... Project Manager Artak Ghazaryan, is aimed at the effective implementation of the project designed to provide housing for Nagorno-Karabakh refugees, introduce necessary management tools and develop human potential. "At present, the Armenian government ...

07/15/2024


Armenian 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 on the humanitarian situation resulting from Azerbaijan's ethnic cleansing of ethnic Armenians in Nagorno-Karabakh. In this context, Grigoryan outlined the steps that are being taken by the Armenian government to support displaced persons from this region. The meeting also covered the Armenian government's Crossroads of Peace project, with both sides discussing ...

07/10/2024


USAID 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’ ...

07/08/2024


U.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 ...

06/18/2024


USA and Armenia to upgrade status of bilateral dialogue to Strategic Partnership Commission

... 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,... ... acknowledges the ongoing economic and social 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 ...

06/12/2024


EBRD 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....

05/16/2024


Ambassador: Armenian authorities assured us that diversification of their foreign policy not directed against Iran

... that this meeting is exclusively economic in nature and also pursues the goal of obtaining assistance for refugees from Nagorno-Karabakh," he said. The ambassador noted that Armenia's efforts to strengthen the economy and seek assistance for refugees ... ... 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 ...

04/16/2024


Papoyan 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-

04/15/2024


USAID 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 ...

04/11/2024


Iran 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 ...

04/10/2024


Washington 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 ...

04/09/2024


USAID 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....

04/06/2024


EU and US to provide additional assistance to Armenia to help it diversify trade and strengthen economic resilience

President of the European Commission, Ursula von der 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 Brussels to reaffirm support for Armenia’s sovereignty, democracy, territorial integrity, and socio-economic resilience, ...

04/05/2024


State 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....

03/28/2024


USAID 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 funding, 19,300 displaced persons from Nagorno-Karabakh sheltered in Ararat, Kotayk, Lori, Shirak, Syunik, Tavush provinces, and Yerevan ...

02/05/2024


USAID 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 ...

01/19/2024


Armenia 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 ...

11/28/2023


United States to provide $4.1 million in additional aid for Nagorno-Karabakh refugees

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. 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) ...

11/21/2023


Biden's $106 Billion Supplemental Budget Request Includes Humanitarian Aid for Armenia

... a question by Senator Chris Coons (D-DE), Secretary Blinken noted that humanitarian assistance would be provided to Nagorno Karabakh, among other places. The assistance package does not specify a monetary figure for assistance to Armenia. In testimony ... ... 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 ...

11/01/2023


USAID delegation arrives in Armenia to assess needs of Nagorno-Karabakh refugees

.... /ARKA/. 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. Members of the delegation traveled to Armenia to assess the needs of the refugees from Nagorno-Karabakh. "In this context, issues related to the strategic communication implemented by the government of Armenia, the reform plan, and the need for rapid response were discussed. Emphasis was placed on institutionalization of the communication ...

10/06/2023


U.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: ...

10/06/2023


The world stands by as new Armenian Genocide unfolds- Genocide Watch

... 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 schoolchildren’s' textbooks portray Armenians ... ... 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 ...

10/02/2023


U.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 ...

09/29/2023


USAID deploys Disaster Response Team to South Caucasus to coordinate U.S. humanitarian assistance - Power

... Armenia, Armenpress reported. “ YEREVAN, September 28. /ARKA/. The U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) has 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 to Armenia to hear directly from the people fleeing their homes in Nagorno-Karabakh in the wake of Azerbaijan’s September 19-20 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 ...

09/29/2023


U.S. State Department reminds that demands regarding Karabakh unchanged

... Miller told a press briefing September 27. YEREVAN, September 28. /ARKA/. "First, we want the ceasefire (in Nagorno-Karabakh) to hold; second, we want humanitarian needs ( of its population) to be met - that means keeping the Lachin corridor ... ... 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),...

09/28/2023


White House calls for immediate humanitarian access to Karabakh

... 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 ...

09/27/2023


USAID 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. YEREVAN, September 25. /ARKA/. 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 ...

09/26/2023


U.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) ...

09/26/2023


USAID ready to help Nagorno-Karabakh refugees

The U.S. government and, in particular, the U.S. Agency for International 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. P YEREVAN, September 26. /ARKA/. The U.S. government and, in particular, the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) ...

09/26/2023


USAID 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 to Nagorno-Karabakh’s residents ...

09/26/2023


Biden: United States will continue to stand besides Armenia to help strengthen its democracy

... Armenian government said. YEREVAN, September 26. /ARKA/. The Administrator of the US Agency for International Development (USAID), Samantha Power, conveyed Monday theletter of US President Joe Biden to Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan, the Armenian ... ... Day. This year, as we mark this proud occasion, we are also mourning the recent loss of life of ethnic Armenians in Nagorno-Karabakh. I have asked Samantha Power, a key member of my cabinet, to personally convey to you the strong support of the United ...

09/26/2023


Senior Biden administration officials to arrive in Armenia – Reuters

... ceasefire last week. Power will meet with senior 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 ...

09/25/2023


Mirzoyan informs Blinken about necessity to stop Azerbaijan's crimes against Nagorno-Karabak people

... the framework of the 78th session of the UN General Assembly, Armenian Minister of Foreign Affairs Ararat Mirzoyan 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 of State, emphasising the need of international intervention to stop Azerbaijan’s aggression against the people of Nagorno-Karabakh and atrocity crimes, the Armenian Foreign Ministry reported. During the forum Ararat Mirzoyan noted that despite several democratic achievements in Armenia, the current situation in the region makes him talk about the challenges and threats that ...

09/21/2023


USAID 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 of State Antony Blinken's call to unblock the Lachin corridor. "Food insecurity and medicine shortages in Nagorno-Karabakh are very troubling. The Lachin corridor is key to delivering life-saving aid to the people of Nagorno-Karabakh. I join Blinken's call for the free movement of commercial and humanitarian goods through the corridor," Power wrote on Twitter....

08/01/2023


USAID’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 ...

07/27/2023


Mining 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 ...

07/25/2023


Armen Grigoryan and Samantha Power discussed perspectives of expanding USAID activities in Armenia

... 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. He ... ... anti-corruption issues. The Secretary of the Security Council briefed Samatha Power on the aggravating humanitarian crisis in Nagorno-Karabakh because of the closure of the Lachin corridor by Azerbaijan and its consequences. Grigoryan has been in the U.S. on a ...

07/13/2023


USAID 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 ...

06/21/2023


U.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 ...

05/05/2023


Armenian Caucus leaders urge Biden Administration to consider emergency airlift, Azerbaijan sanctions to end Artsakh blockade

... 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 appreciation for the Administration’s remarks, the Congressional Armenian Caucus leaders, noted that statements are ...

01/19/2023


Armenian FM says precise efforts of international community needed to restore Lachin Corridor’s regular operation

... Mirzoyan and the Administrator of the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) Samantha Power had a phone conversation, 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 connecting 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 ...

01/07/2023


Share 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-

01/05/2023


U.S. Federal Spending Bill Includes $60 Million Aid to Armenia, $2 Million for Artsakh

... an unprecedented $60 million in economic assistance for Armenia and $2 million for de-mining activities in Artsakh (Nagorno-Karabakh) in the Consolidated Appropriations Act spending bill for Fiscal Year 2023, the Armenian National Committee of America ... ... 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 ...

12/26/2022


U.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 for the victims of Azerbaijan's ...

12/01/2022


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