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Economist: EU will not open its protected market with non-tariff restrictions to Armenia
... the long term, this does not solve any issue,” Mikaelyan said. On March 26, 2025, the National Assembly of Armenia approved the draft law on the beginning of the country's accession to the European Union. On April 4, the law was signed by Armenian President Vahagn Khachaturyan. As stated by the head of the NA Committee on European Integration Arman Yeghoyan, this bill simply expresses the will of the Armenian people, at the moment, the submission of an application for membership of the republic in the EU ...
07/22/2025Expert: Compliance with EU standards can bring benefits to Armenia even without membership
... standards that today correspond to the desired level," Markarov said. On March 26, 2025, the National Assembly of Armenia approved a draft law on the beginning of the country's accession to the European Union. On April 4, the law was signed by Armenian President Vahagn Khachaturyan. As stated by the head of the NA Commission on European Integration, Arman Egoyan, this bill simply expresses the will of the Armenian people; at the moment, the submission of an application for membership of the republic in the EU ...
07/22/2025Armenia must meet certain standards to join the EU - Pashinyan
... liberalization with the EU was discussed and assessed it positively. On March 26, 2025, the National Assembly of Armenia approved the draft law on the beginning of the country's accession to the European Union. On April 4, the law was signed by Armenian President Vahagn Khachaturyan. As the head of the National Assembly Committee on European Integration, Arman Egoyan, stated, this bill simply expresses the will of the Armenian people; at the moment, the submission of an application for membership of the republic ...
07/16/2025President dismisses Hakob Simidyan from the post of Minister of Environment of Armenia and appoints a successor
Armenian President Vahagn Khachaturyan, at the suggestion of Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan, signed a decree on Wednesday dismissing Hakob Simidyan from the post of Minister of Environment. YEREVAN, July 16. /ARKA/ . Armenian President Vahagn Khachaturyan, at the suggestion ...
07/16/2025Tashir Group of Companies expressed concern over the form and scope of investigative actions at the ENA head office
... Investigative Department of Yerevan. On July 3, the Armenian parliament adopted a package of legislative amendments allowing the nationalization of the Electric Networks of Armenia CJSC company. On July 8, the package of amendments was signed by Armenian President Vahagn Khachaturyan.-0-
07/09/2025Vahagn Khachaturyan signed laws allowing nationalization of Electric Networks of Armenia
Armenian President Vahagn Khachaturyan signed a number of legislative amendments on Tuesday. YEREVAN, July 9. /ARKA/. Armenian President Vahagn Khachaturyan signed a number of legislative amendments on Tuesday. A package of laws was signed on amendments to the laws “On ...
07/09/2025Armenia and EU consider expanding cooperation in energy
EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, Vice-President of the European Commission Kaja Kallas discussed in Yerevan with Armenian President Vahagn Khachaturyan the possibility of expanding cooperation in energy. YEREVAN, June 29. /ARKA/. EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, Vice-President of the European Commission Kaja Kallas discussed in Yerevan with Armenian ...
06/29/2025Russian Deputy Prime Minister points out the negative consequences of rapprochement with EU for Armenia
... the choice of the Armenian people. But rapprochement with the EU will inevitably lead to a complete break between Russia and Armenia. "Do Armenians want this? This is a question they will have to answer," he emphasized. On April 4, Armenian President Vahagn Khachaturyan signed the law "On the beginning of the process of accession of the Republic of Armenia to the European Union." After that, the country's government stated that it does not have the issue of leaving the Eurasian Economic ...
06/20/2025President appoints Haykak Arshamyan as Armenia’s Ambassador to Hungary
Armenian President Vahagn Khachaturyan has recalled Ashot Smbatyan from the post of Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic to Hungary and appointed Haykak Arshamyan to this post. YEREVAN, June 6. /ARKA/. Armenian President Vahagn Khachaturyan has ...
06/06/2025Armenia has not submitted an application for EU membership - Mirzoyan
... Minister Sergey Lavrov in Yerevan on Wednesday. Armenia - EAEU - EU On March 26, 2025, the National Assembly of Armenia approved a draft law on the beginning of the country's accession to the European Union. On April 4, the law was signed by Armenian President Vahagn Khachaturyan. As stated by the head of the National Assembly Committee on European Integration Arman Egoyan, this bill simply expresses the will of the Armenian people, at the moment the submission of an application for membership of the republic ...
05/21/2025Russian Foreign Minister to visit Armenia on May 20-21
... will visit Armenia on May 20-21 on a working visit. According to the press service of the Russian Foreign Ministry, his detailed talks with his Armenian counterpart Ararat Mirzoyan are planned, and conversations with Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan and President Vahagn Khachaturyan are expected. YEREVAN, May 19. /ARKA/. Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov will visit Armenia on May 20-21 on a working visit. According to the press service of the Russian Foreign Ministry, his detailed talks with his Armenian ...
05/19/2025About 37% of Armenian citizens consider the country's membership in EU probable - survey
... 2nd, received responses from 1,101 participants. Armenia's journey towards joining the European Union took a significant step forward on March 26, 2025, when the National Assembly gave its approval to the legislation initiating the accession process. President Vahagn Khachaturyan subsequently formalized this decision by signing the law on April 4th. As head of the National Assembly's Committee on European Integration Arman Yegoyan stated, this bill simply expresses the will of the Armenian people, and at the ...
05/06/2025Armenian President and New Chinese Ambassador Discuss Economic Cooperation
The newly appointed Chinese Ambassador to Armenia, Li Xinwei, presented his credentials to President Vahagn Khachaturyan on Friday. YEREVAN, May 2. /ARKA/. The newly appointed Chinese Ambassador to Armenia, Li Xinwei, presented his credentials to President Vahagn Khachaturyan on Friday. During their meeting, they explored the potential for enhanced ...
05/02/2025Georgian President Arrives in Yerevan on Official Visit
... official visit, the press service of the Armenian President reports. He arrived in Yerevan the previous evening and was met by Armenian Deputy Prime Minister Tigran Khachatryan at Zvartnots Airport. A one-on-one meeting between Kavelashvili and Armenian President Vahagn Khachaturyan is scheduled for Tuesday, followed by an expanded meeting with the participation of delegations from the two countries. Then the heads of Armenia and Georgia will make a statement to the press.
04/29/2025EU aims to get closer to Armenia: Kaja Kallas to President of Armenia
High Representative of the European Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Kaja Kallas discussed her upcoming visit to Yerevan at a meeting with Armenian President Vahagn Khachaturyan in Rome. YEREVAN, April 28. /ARKA/. High Representative of the European Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Kaja Kallas discussed her upcoming visit to Yerevan at a meeting with Armenian President Vahagn Khachaturyan in ...
04/28/2025Armenia's security and foreign policy issues discussed at Security Council meeting
... April 25. /ARKA/. Armenian PM Nikol Pashinyan chaired today a regular meeting of the Security Council convened to look into a set of issues related to the country’s security agenda and foreign policy. Apart from the members of the Security Council, President Vahagn Khachaturyan also took part in the meeting, the press service of the government reported.
04/25/2025Baku's actions may lead to a new escalation, Yerevan is trying to prevent it - pro-government MP
Baku periodically takes actions that may lead to a new escalation. YEREVAN, April 23. /ARKA/. Baku periodically takes actions that may lead to a new escalation. This was stated at a press briefing on Wednesday by Vahagn Aleksanyan, a member of parliament from the ruling Civil Contract faction, commenting on the shelling of Armenian settlements by Azerbaijan. "However, the Armenian side is taking measures to prevent the situation from escalating. We realize ...
04/23/2025Georgian President to Pay Official Visit to Armenia
... President Mikheil Kavelashvili will pay an official visit to Armenia on April 28-29. YEREVAN, April 17. /ARKA/. Georgian President Mikheil Kavelashvili will pay an official visit to Armenia on April 28-29. His meetings are scheduled with Armenian President Vahagn Khachaturyan, Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan, NA Speaker Alen Simonyan and Catholicos of All Armenians Garegin II, Armenpress reports. Earlier, Kavelashvili paid an official visit to Azerbaijan.
04/17/2025Processing vs. raw materials: Economist explains benefits of EAEU market for Armenia
... in the EAEU," he said. The full interview is available on the ARKA news agency's YouTube channel. On March 26, 2025, Armenia’s National Assembly approved a draft law initiating the country's accession process to the European Union. On April 4, President Vahagn Khachaturyan signed the law. According to Arman Egoyan, Chair of the NA Committee on European Integration, the law simply expresses the will of the Armenian people; at this stage, there are no plans to formally apply for EU membership. Earlier,...
04/14/2025Bill on beginning Armenia's accession to EU signed into law by President
Armenian President Vahagn Khachaturyan signed into law on April 4, 2025 a bill on starting the process of the country's membership in the European Union. YEREVAN, April 4. /ARKA/. Armenian President Vahagn Khachaturyan signed into law on April 4, 2025 a bill on starting ...
04/04/2025Armenia made peace deal with Azerbaijan possible, Baku must cast aside all doubts - German President
Armenia made decisions that made a peace deal with Azerbaijan possible, German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier said. YEREVAN, March 31. /ARКА/. Armenia made decisions that made a peace deal with Azerbaijan possible, German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier said. "Now the Azerbaijani side must cast aside all doubts, as the peoples of the region are waiting for the end of the long-standing conflict," he said at a joint press conference with his Armenian counterpart Vahagn Khachaturyan in Yerevan on Monday. According to him, economic development will depend on political stability. Steinmeier stressed that it was not easy for Armenia to end the conflict. "Many countries can follow the example of this process,...
03/31/2025German President and his wife arrived in Yerevan
... Armenia yesterday evening as part of a regional visit. They were greeted at “Zvartnots Airport” by Armenian Minister of Economy Gevorg Papoyan, according to Armenpress. It was previously reported that Steinmeier is scheduled to meet with Armenian President Vahagn Khachaturyan and PM Nikol Pashinyan during his visit to Armenia. Steinmeier will visit the TUMO Center for Creative Technologies and participate in a cultural reception. He will then travel to Dilijan to meet with Armenian women entrepreneurs and ...
03/31/2025German President to visit Armenia for the first time
... Büdenbender will be visiting Armenia from March 30 to April 2 within the framework of a regional visit The German President will visit Armenia and also Azerbaijan for the first time, according to his official website. In Armenia, Steinmeier will meet with President Vahagn Khachaturian and Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan. He will visit the TUMO Center for Creative Technologies and take part in a cultural reception, then visit the resort town of Dilijan, where he will talk to Armenian women entrepreneurs and get acquainted ...
03/17/2025Ameriabank summarizes results of “My Armenia, My Future” student contest
... funding for their projects were: - Zhanna Artutyunyan, a student of the State Economic University of Armenia, with a project to create a video platform where 8 national Armenian hand embroidery patterns will be presented and techniques will be preserved - Vahagn Zakaryan, a student of the National Agrarian University with a project of creating a keyboard for a smartphone based on the principle of the Braille system for visually impaired and blind people. - Volodya Torosyan, a student of the National Agrarian ...
02/26/2025Former head of Armenian Water Committee charged, placed under house arrest
Ex-chairman of Armenia's Water Committee Vahagn Gevorgyan has been charged as part of a criminal case initiated by the Anti-Corruption Committee. YEREVAN, 26 December. /ARKA/. Ex-chairman of Armenia's Water Committee Vahagn Gevorgyan has been charged as part of a criminal case initiated ...
12/26/2024Acba Leasing offers 0.5% interest rate for purchase of construction, production and warehouse equipment
... framework of the state subsidy program, we offer the best financing conditions to entrepreneurs working in the construction, manufacturing, and warehousing sectors: prepayment starts from 10%, and the actual annual interest rate from 0.5%," said Vahagn Shmavonyan, Head of the Supplier Cooperation Department at Acba Leasing. "Metatech has been operating for over 15 years, and during these years, we have implemented many projects, bringing international experience and quality to Armenia. We ...
12/18/2024Poland looks to strengthen economic ties with Armenia: President
For Poland, the development of economic ties with Armenia is of great importance, Polish President Andrzej Duda stated at a joint press conference with Armenian President Vahagn Khachaturyan in Yerevan YEREVAN, November 26. /ARKA/. For Poland, the development of economic ties with Armenia is of great importance, Polish President Andrzej Duda stated at a joint press conference with Armenian President Vahagn Khachaturyan ...
11/26/2024Armenia to host next UN Biodiversity Conference (COP17)
... the upcoming UN Biodiversity Conference, reaffirming its commitment to preserving global biodiversity," it said. According to Armenian Environment Minister Hakob Simidyan, Armenia was elected as the host country with 65 votes in favor. Armenian President Vahagn Khachaturyan attended the COP16 conference in Columbia earlier this week. -0-
11/01/2024Armenian president signs into law bill on ratification of regulations for border delimitation with Azerbaijan
Armenian President Vahagn Khachaturyan signed into law the bill ‘’On ratification of the regulations for joint work of the Armenian and Azerbaijani commissions on state border delimitation and border security. YEREVAN, October 25. /ARKA/. Armenian President Vahagn ...
10/25/2024Pashinyan and Tokayev discuss bilateral and regional agendas
... results of the official visit of the President of Kazakhstan to Armenia in April 2024 and emphasized the new dynamics that arose in relations between Armenia and Kazakhstan following the visit. The interlocutors emphasized the official visit of the President of Armenia Vahagn Khachaturyan to Kazakhstan, which starts today. -0-
10/14/2024Most modern medical equipment on exceptional conditions from Acba Leasing
... glad that a scientific conference of such scale was held in Armenia with the support of Acba Leasing. By financing acquisition of medical equipment for the healthcare sector, we contribute to improving the quality of life of the population,’ said Vahagn Shmavonyan, Head of Acba Leasing's Vendor Relations Department. 'We have found sponsors who understand the need to fight this serious disease. I would especially like to thank Acba Leasing, which provided such assistance for completely re-equipping ...
10/12/2024European Commission VP Schinas to visit Armenia for visa liberalization talks
... President Margaritis Schinas will visit Yerevan on September 9 to initiate discussions on the liberalization of the EU-Armenia visa regime, according to the European Commission's press service. During his visit, Schinas is scheduled to meet with Armenian President Vahagn Khachaturyan, Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan, Deputy Prime Minister Mher Grigoryan, and Foreign Minister Ararat Mirzoyan. In addition, Schinas will deliver a speech at Yerevan State University, further strengthening ties between the EU and Armenia....
09/06/2024Armenia appoints its first ambassador to Saudi Arabia
Karen Grigoryan, Armenia’s current ambassador to the UAE, will also serve as the ambassador to Saudi Arabia YEREVAN, July 30. /ARKA/. Armenia appointed an ambassador to Saudi Arabia for the first time, as per a decree signed by the country’s President Vahagn Khachaturyan on Tuesday. Karen Grigoryan, Armenia’s current ambassador to the UAE, will also serve as the ambassador to Saudi Arabia (with residence in Abu Dhabi). The diplomatic relations between Armenia and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia were ...
07/30/2024Armenia’s President appoints new Commander of Border Guard
... Commander Arman Maralchyan was removed from office in April 2023 YEREVAN, July 30. /ARKA/. Edgar Unanyan was appointed the new Commander of Armenia’s Border Guard, the branch of the National Security Service. The appointment decree was signed by President Vahagn Khachaturyan based on a proposal from Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan. Previously, Colonel Unanyan served as the First Deputy Commander and Chief of Staff of the NSS. The former Commander of the Border Troops, Arman Maralchyan, was removed from ...
07/30/2024Unibank presents two clients with a trip to Paris for the Olympic Games
...," said Narek Yeritsyan, the second winner of the contest. Mesrop Hakobyan, Chairman of the Management Board of Unibank, and the athletes who will represent Armenia at the Olympic Games in Paris: wrestler Arsen Harutyunyan, gymnasts Artur Davtyan and Vahagn Davtyan, and shooter Elmira Karapetyan presented the prizes to the winners of the campaign.-0-
06/20/2024U.S. opens office in Armenia to strengthen ties between local leaders - first special envoy
... Department never tells local leaders what to do, it's up to them to decide. We create connections and help them," Khachigian said. The U.S.-Armenia Local Government Democracy Forum kicked off Monday in Yerevan. The event, which was opened by Armenian President Vahagn Khachaturian and U.S. Deputy Secretary of State Richard Verma, is the first of its kind, bringing together U.S. and Armenian mayors, regional, state and provincial leaders to exchange views on democracy, according to the U.S. State Department's ...
06/17/2024Yerevan hosts US-Armenia Local Democracy Forum
The US-Armenia Local Democracy Forum started in Yerevan on Monday YEREVAN, June 17. /ARKA/. The US-Armenia Local Democracy Forum started in Yerevan on Monday. US Deputy Secretary of State Richard R. Verma and Armenia’s President Vahagn Khachaturyan opened the US-Armenia Local Democracy Forum on June 17 in Yerevan, the US Department of State reported on Monday. The Forum, which is the first of its kind, brings together US and Armenian mayors and regional, state, and provincial ...
06/17/2024This is self-deception: MP from Pashinyan's faction on National Assembly's extraordinary session
This is self-deception, so commented Vahagn Aleksanyan, a deputy from the ruling Civil Contract party, on the extraordinary parliamentary session scheduled for 27 June, which the opposition wants to use to press for the resignation of PM Pashinyan’s government. YEREVAN, 11 June. /ARKA/....
06/11/2024Win a trip to Paris for 2024 Olympics with Visa and Unibank
... has held two draws of the promotion, presenting gifts to the winners. A recent award ceremony was attended by members of the Unisport club, including the total winner of the World Cup, European vice-champion, and European Games vice-champion gymnast Vahagn Davtyan, gold medalist of the World Shooting Championship, bronze medalist of the European Championship, silver medalist and record holder of the European Games Elmira Karapetyan. To participate in the promotion, Unibank cardholders had to make ...
05/31/2024Armenia-EU cooperation has significant potential for development - EC Vice-President
... potential for development and both sides should direct their efforts towards its implementation, Valdis Dombrovskis, Executive Vice President of the European Commission for Economic Affairs and EU Commissioner for Trade, said ay a meeting with Armenian President Vahagn Khachaturyan. The interlocutors discussed a set of issues related to financial-economic, energy, infrastructure, capital market and other sectors, the presidential press service reports. They also touched upon the implementation of a number of ...
05/16/2024Executive Vice President of European Commission for economic affairs to visit Armenia on 15-16 May
... visit Armenia on 15-16 May, the European Commission revealed on Monday. During his two days in Armenia, Dombrovskis is expected to meet Odile Renaud-Basso, the President of the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD), and Armenia’s President Vahagn Khachatryan. Additionally, the European official will take part in the opening session of the EBRD Board of Governors’ Annual Meeting, to be held in Yerevan.
05/13/2024Armenian companies fined more than 57 million drams in first quarter for violations of work and health rights - regulator
In January-April 2024, fines worth 57 million 100 thousand drams were imposed by the Inspection Body of Armenia following inspections in the spheres of work rights and health safety of employees, Vahagn Grigoryan, Deputy Head of the Health and Labor Inspection Body, told a press conference on Tuesday. YEREVAN, April 30. /ARKA/. In January-April 2024, fines worth 57 million 100 thousand drams were imposed by the Inspection Body of Armenia ...
04/30/2024Acba Leasing partners with Giacomo company to help establish production of solar water heaters in Armenia (VIDEO)
... was created as a result of cooperation with Acba Leasing. We are glad that another modern and promising production facility has appeared in Armenia, which will contribute to the development of the "green" economy in our country," said Vahagn Shmavonyan, Head of Supplier Cooperation Department at Acba Leasing. "We have created a new Armenian brand that will be associated with quality. Our goal is to cooperate with all solar companies operating in Armenia, as the product we produce ...
04/17/2024President of Kazakhstan arrives in Yerevan on official visit
... /ARKA/. President of Kazakhstan Kasym-Jomart Tokayev has arrived today in Yerevan. He was welcomed at Zvartnots airport by Deputy Prime Minister Mher Grigoryan, Grigoryan's office reports. Tokayev will hold meetings with Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan, President Vahagn Khachaturyan and Parliament Speaker Alen Simonyan during his official visit.-0-
04/15/2024NATO Secretary General to visit Armenia on Tuesday
... Secretary General will travel to Tbilisi from Baku, where he will hold meetings with Georgian President Salome Zurabishvili and Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze. On Tuesday, March 19, Stoltenberg will visit Yerevan, where he will meet with Armenian President Vahagn Khachaturian and Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan. 0-
03/18/2024Gevorg Papoyan appointed Minister of Economy of Armenia
Armenian President Vahagn Khachaturyan has signed a decree today to appoint Gevorg Papoyan as new Minister of Economy. YEREVAN, March 5. /ARKA/. Armenian President Vahagn Khachaturyan has signed a decree today to appoint Gevorg Papoyan as new Minister of Economy. Papoyan ...
03/05/2024President of Armenia signed decrees on reshuffles in the army
Armenian President Vahagn Khachaturian signed on Wednesday a number of decrees on appointments and resignations in the Armed Forces, at the suggestion of the Prime Minister. YEREVAN, February 14. /ARKA/. Armenian President Vahagn Khachaturian signed on Wednesday a ...
02/14/2024New Armenian ambassador to Finland, Denmark, Norway and Iceland appointed
Armenia's Ambassador to Sweden Anna Aghajanyan will serve also as Armenia's Ambassador to Finland, Denmark, Norway and Iceland according to a decree signed by President Vahagn Khachaturyan upon the proposal of Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan. YEREVAN, January 23. /ARKA/. Armenia's Ambassador to Sweden Anna Aghajanyan will serve also as Armenia's Ambassador to Finland, Denmark, Norway and Iceland according to decree ...
01/23/2024USAID 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 19. /ARKA/. Director of the U.S. Agency for International ...
01/19/2024Armenia can always count on IAEA support - Grossi
... on the margins of the Economic Forum in Davos. YEREVAN, November 17. /ARKA/. Armenia can always count on IAEA support, Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Rafael Mariano Grossi said during a meeting with Armenian President Vahagn Khachaturyan on the margins of the Economic Forum in Davos. An agreement was reached to continue close cooperation, particularly in providing expert advice and comprehensive assistance to Armenia. The Armenian nuclear power plant, the only one ...
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