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Expansion of infrastructure programs in Armenia discussed by RA Deputy Prime Minister with KfW bank delegation
Programs in the field of irrigation and energy in Armenia were discussed by Armenian Deputy Prime Minister Tigran Khachatryan at a meeting with a delegation of the German KfW bank headed by the Bank's Regional Director for Eastern Europe, Central Asia and the Caucasus Veronica Garcia del Arco. YEREVAN, June 6. /ARKA/. Programs in the field of irrigation and energy in Armenia were discussed by Armenian Deputy Prime Minister Tigran Khachatryan at a ...
06/06/2025Governors of five regions of Russia discussed joint economic projects with the Deputy Prime Minister of Armenia
Deputy Prime Minister of Armenia Mher Grigoryan and governors of a number of Russian regions discussed prospects for developing relations in the trade, economic and tourism spheres at a meeting held in Yerevan on Friday. YEREVAN, June 6. /ARКА/. Deputy Prime Minister of Armenia Mher Grigoryan and governors of a number of Russian regions ...
06/06/2025Russia is a supporter of peace and stability in the region – Matviyenko
Russia is a supporter of peace and stability in the region, said the Chairperson of the Federation Council of the Russian Federation Valentina Matviyenko at a meeting with the Speaker of the National Assembly of Armenia Alen Simonyan. YEREVAN, June 6. /ARKA/. Russia is a supporter of peace and stability in the region, said the Chairperson of the Federation Council of the Russian Federation Valentina Matviyenko at a meeting with the Speaker of the National Assembly ...
06/06/2025Two 17-year-old residents of Syunik village got lost and ended up in Azerbaijani territory – Armenian NSS
Two minor residents of Armenia’s Syunik region got lost and ended up in Azerbaijani territory, the Armenian National Security Service reports. YEREVAN, June 6. /ARKA/. Two minor residents of Armenia’s Syunik region got lost and ended up in Azerbaijani territory, the Armenian National Security ...
06/06/2025Armenian FM: "There is a historic opportunity to establish peace in South Caucasus"
Armenian Foreign Minister Ararat Mirzoyan thinks that there is a historic opportunity to establish peace in the South Caucasus region. YEREVAN, June 5. /ARKA/. Armenian Foreign Minister Ararat Mirzoyan thinks that there is a historic opportunity to establish peace in the South Caucasus region. "We see that the new US administration is emphatically interested in advancing ...
06/05/2025Armenia and US discuss cooperation in the field of peaceful nuclear energy and mining
On Wednesday, Armenian Minister of Territorial Administration and Infrastructure David Khudatyan received a delegation from the US Department ... ... the United States. About the Armenian Nuclear Power Plant The Armenian Nuclear Power Plant, the only one in the South Caucasus region, is located near the city of Metsamor, approximately 30 km west of Yerevan. The plant is one of the main sources of electricity ...
06/05/2025Former Lori region governor appointed chief of police of Armenia
Former Lori Region Governor of Armenia Aram Ghazaryan has been appointed Chief of Police, Deputy Minister of Internal Affairs, the press service of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Republic reports. YEREVAN, June 3. /ARKA/. Former Lori Region Governor of Armenia Aram Ghazaryan ...
06/03/2025French companies may start implementing program in Syunik – MFA
Deputy Foreign Minister of Armenia Vahan Kostanyan expressed confidence that in the near future, in accordance with the agreement reached between the governments of Armenia and France, French companies will be involved in the Syunik region of the Republic of Armenia. YEREVAN, June 2. /ARKA/. Deputy Foreign Minister of Armenia Vahan Kostanyan expressed confidence that in the near future, in accordance with the agreement reached between the governments of Armenia and France, French ...
06/02/2025Decentralized cooperation between Armenia and France is based on a strong institutional foundation – Khudatyan
Decentralized cooperation between Armenia and France, which is one of the most dynamic areas of interstate relations, is based on a strong institutional foundation,... ... noteworthy that even before the establishment of diplomatic relations between our two countries, the Bagneux commune of the Paris region was already a sister city with Armenia’s Vanadzor. Now, as a result of our cooperation, there are more than 50 such cities,...
06/02/2025Armenia and Kazakhstan Discuss Development of Economic Cooperation
Armenian Economy Minister Gevorg Papoyan discussed with Kazakhstan's Minister of Trade and Integration Arman Shakkaliyev issues ... ... the Armenian Economy Ministry reported. According to him, Armenia views Kazakhstan as a reliable and promising partner in the region. "We are convinced that the development of trade and economic cooperation between our countries can make a significant ...
05/30/2025Armenian Defense Ministry reports shelling of Armenian village by Azerbaijani Armed Forces
The Azerbaijani side shelled a settlement in Armenia's Syunik region on Thursday night, the press service of the Armenian Defense Ministry reported. YEREVAN, May 29. /ARKA/. The Azerbaijani side shelled a settlement in Armenia's Syunik region on Thursday night, the press service of the Armenian Defense Ministry ...
05/29/2025Hungarian airline to open base at Yerevan Zvartnots airport
... The Hungarian airline will open its base at Yerevan Zvartnots airport, Hungarian Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade Minister Péter Szijjártó said in Yerevan on Tuesday. “Thanks to this, Yerevan will expand connections in 18 directions,” he told Armenia's Public Television, without specifying details. The minister meant in all likelihood the Hungarian low-cost airline Wizz Air, a major player in the region, with a significant presence in Armenia. Szijjártó also noted that Armenia and Hungary have intensified economic interaction and the trade between the two countries has reached a record level. According to Armstat, the trade between Armenia and ...
05/29/2025Pashinyan and Fico discuss development of trade and economic relations between Armenia and Slovakia
Armenian and Slovakian prime ministers Nikol Pashinyan and Robert Fico discussed a set of issues today in Yerevan related to the ... ... Fico expressed his country's support to the Armenian government's peace program in favor of stability and cooperation in the region. -0-
05/26/2025Peace treaty between Yerevan and Baku should be signed - French Foreign Minister
France encourages Azerbaijan to sign the peace treaty with Armenia, French Minister of Europe and Foreign Affairs Jean-Noel Barrot said today. YEREVAN, May 26. /ARKA/. France encourages ... ... it,” Barrot said Monday at a joint press conference with Armenian Foreign Minister Ararat Mirzoyan in Yerevan. He said the region plays a central role, the peace treaty is important and it should be signed. On March 13, Armenian Foreign Ministry confirmed ...
05/26/2025Relations with Georgia are one of Armenia's foreign policy priorities - Pashinyan
... holiday - the Day of Restoration of State Independence. "Development of relations with Georgia is one of the priorities of Armenia's foreign policy. The successes achieved in various areas of Armenian-Georgian relations in recent years are the result ... ... project presented by the Armenian government, aimed at promoting communication and cooperation between the countries of the region, as well as the steps taken by Georgia in favor of the process of normalizing Armenian-Azerbaijani relations. -0-
05/26/2025Armenia aims to normalize relations with neighbors based on mutual recognition of sovereignty and territorial integrity - Mirzoyan
Armenia aims to normalize relations with its neighbors based on mutual recognition of sovereignty and territorial integrity, said ... ... relations," Mirzoyan noted at the second international forum "Yerevan Dialogue". According to him, "in the region we are making a fateful choice: to build a future whose formative link is not the grievances of the past, but a vision ...
05/26/2025Lavrov: Russian military base is an important component of ensuring Armenia's security interests
The Russian military base is an important component of ensuring Armenia's security interests, said Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov. YEREVAN, May 21. /ARKA/. The Russian military base ... ... About the 102nd Russian military base The 102nd Russian military base has been deployed in the city of Gyumri in the Shirak region of Armenia, which is on combat duty as part of the CIS Joint Air Defense System. The base is subordinate to the Russian ...
05/21/2025Armenian FM announces focus on mutually beneficial partnership with Russia
Armenia is focused on long-term and mutually beneficial partnership with the Russian Federation in all areas YEREVAN, May 21.... ... of views, a meaningful discussion of issues of bilateral cooperation between our countries, as well as topics related to the regional and international agendas," Mirzoyan said. He noted that interaction between the foreign ministries of the two countries ...
05/21/2025Earthquake hits Armenia-Georgia border
An earthquake occurred on Tuesday 8 km southeast of the village of Bavra in the Shirak region, in the border area of Armenia and Georgia. YEREVAN, May 20. /ARKA/. An earthquake occurred on Tuesday 8 km southeast of the village of Bavra in the Shirak region, in the border area of Armenia and Georgia. According to the Territorial Seismic Protection Service of the ...
05/20/2025Ursula von der Leyen: finalization of peace treaty between Armenia and Azerbaijan is a major step forward
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen called the finalization of the peace treaty between Armenia and Azerbaijan an important step forward. YEREVAN, May 16. /ARKA/. European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen ... ... It’s a major step forward. And we're looking forward to its swift signature. She also said that 'The EU is ready to invest in regional connectivity – and bring the whole region closer together and closer to our Union.' On March 13, the Republic of Armenia ...
05/16/2025Russian Foreign Ministry: Sergey Lavrov's visit to Armenia being worked out
The visit of Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov to Armenia is being worked out, said the official representative of the Russian Foreign Ministry Maria Zakharova. YEREVAN,... ... question about whether Lavrov's visit to Armenia is connected with the opening of the Russian Consulate General in Kapan (Syunik region of Armenia, bordering Iran and Azerbaijan - ed.), Zakharova promised to "answer the second part of your question" ...
05/15/2025Armenia's first large industrial solar power plant "Masrik-1" commissioned
Armenia's first large industrial solar power plant "Masrik-1" has been commissioned. It is located in the Mets Masrik community of Gegharkunik region. YEREVAN, May 15. /ARKA/. Armenia's first large industrial solar power plant "Masrik-1" has been commissioned. It is located in the Mets Masrik community of Gegharkunik region. At its meeting on May 14, 2025, the Public Services Regulatory ...
05/15/2025Pro-government MP proposes to raise the maximum age of conscription
Armenian MP from the ruling Civil Contract party Hayk Sargsyan unveiled at a press conference today a set of amendments to the ... ... 30-40% of those subject to conscription go to serve. "Due to the long term of service, the geopolitical situation in the region and a number of other circumstances, a large number of citizens evade military service," Sargsyan said. According ...
05/12/2025New FEZ to be created in Myler ski resort in Armenia
The Armenian government made a decision today to create a new free economic zone (FEZ) MyLer in the Yegipatrush community of the Aragatsotn region. YEREVAN, May 8. /ARКА/. The Armenian government made a decision today to create a new free economic zone (FEZ) MyLer in the Yegipatrush community of the Aragatsotn region. According to the rationale of the decision, the creation of the FEZ ...
05/08/2025Hail in Armenia's Ararat Province Damages Crops in 20 Villages - Papoyan
The hail that hit Ararat Province yesterday damaged crops in about 20 villages, Armenian Economy Minister Gevorg Papoyan said today. YEREVAN, May 7. /ARKA/. The hail that hit Ararat Province yesterday damaged ... ... Territorial Administration, without the operation of these stations, the damage would have been greater. "In the Ararat region alone, about 60 thousand shots were fired from anti-hail stations in 5 hours," Papoyan noted. -0-
05/07/2025Ardshinbank Employees Join "My Forest Armenia" to Plant 300 Trees on International Earth Day
... 19, ahead of International Earth Day, Ardshinbank employees participated in a tree planting initiative with the “My Forest Armenia” public environmental organization. YEREVAN, May 6. /ARKA/. On April 19, ahead of International Earth Day, Ardshinbank ... ... “My Forest Armenia” public environmental organization. During the event, held in the Tsaghkunk community of the Gegharkunik region, approximately 300 trees were planted, marking another step in the ongoing partnership between the two organizations. Led ...
05/06/2025Armenia and Iran discuss strategic program “Syunik – Economic Hub of the South Caucasus”
The program “Syunik – Economic Hub of the South Caucasus” was discussed by Armenian Minister of Economy Gevorg Papoyan and Director of the Armenian-Iranian Cooperation Development Fund Pouya Hosseini at ... ... Yerevan on Monday. According to the press service of the RA Ministry of Economy, the program is aimed at developing the Syunik region as a regional economic hub by attracting private investment, developing infrastructure and expanding economic cooperation ...
05/06/2025Armenia moving step by step towards delimitation of the border with Azerbaijan
Armenia is moving step by step towards delimitation of the border with Azerbaijan, said Armenian NA Speaker Alen Simonyan. YEREVAN,... ... Earlier, Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan called the delimitation and demarcation process that had begun in the Tavush region successful - in particular, near the village of Kirants, which borders Azerbaijan. On August 30, 2024, Yerevan and Baku ...
05/05/2025Armenia Makes Noteworthy Gains in the 2025 Press Freedom Index, Leading the Region
Armenia has climbed nine spots in the 2025 Press Freedom Index, securing the 34th position, as reported by the international non-governmental ... ... at its borders, as well as its complex relationship with both Russia and the European Union. In comparison to Armenia, other regional countries have notably lower rankings: Georgia stands at 114th with a “problematic” situation, followed by Turkey ...
05/02/2025Armenian government will allocate 1.6 billion drams for the implementation of 27 subvention programs in the regions
It is planned to allocate 1.6 billion drams for the implementation of 27 subvention programs in 17 communities in Armenia, said Armenian Minister of Territorial Administration and Infrastructure David Khudatyan. YEREVAN, April 30. /ARKA/.... ... Khudatyan. “For the development of infrastructure in the communities, it is planned to co-finance 8 programs in the Ararat region, 6 in Armavir, 4 in Gegharkunik, 1 each in Lori, Kotayk and Vayots Dzor, and 3 programs each in Shirak and Tavush,” Khudatyan ...
04/30/2025Armenian PM and Georgian President stress importance of peace agreement between Yerevan and Baku
Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan and Georgian President Mikhail Kavelashvili highlighted the critical need for a peace ... ... between Armenia and Azerbaijan during their meeting on Tuesday in Yerevan, underscoring the potential for long-term peace in the region, Pashinyan’s press service reported. YEREVAN, April 29. /ARKA/. Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan and Georgian ...
04/29/2025Bacteriological Issues Identified in Butter from Hin Aparan Company
Armenia's Food Safety Inspection Body recently carried out inspections at the dairy facility operated by Hin Aparan LLC, located in the Nairi community of the Kotayk region. YEREVAN, April 29. /ARKA/. Armenia's Food Safety Inspection Body recently carried out inspections at the dairy facility operated by Hin Aparan LLC, located in the Nairi community of the Kotayk region. During these checks, samples of various ...
04/29/2025Earthquake in the Armenian-Georgian border zone was felt by residents of northwestern Armenia
An earthquake measuring 4-5 points at the epicenter occurred on the night of Tuesday in the Armenian-Georgian border zone. YEREVAN, April 29. /ARKA/. An earthquake measuring 4-5 points at the epicenter occurred on the ... ... was at a depth of 10 km. The earthquake was felt in the villages of Bavra, Saragyukh, Kazanchi and Mets Sepasar in the Shirak region of Armenia with a magnitude of 3.0.
04/29/2025EU aims to get closer to Armenia: Kaja Kallas to President of Armenia
... 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 ... ... situation in the South Caucasus, including efforts to normalize relations between Armenia and Azerbaijan and establish peace in the region," Kallas wrote on her social platform. The Armenian President was in Rome to attend the funeral of Pope Francis.
04/28/2025Armenia to receive up to 236 million euros from EIB for construction of Sisian-Kajaran highway
Armenia plans to ratify the financial agreement signed on November 12, 2024 with the European Investment Bank (EIB) for the construction of the Sisian-Kajaran road section in the Syunik region. YEREVAN, April 25. /ARKA/. Armenia plans to ratify the financial agreement signed on November 12, 2024 with the European Investment Bank (EIB) for the construction of the Sisian-Kajaran road section in the Syunik region. The Armenian government ...
04/25/2025International tender announced in Armenia for construction of Kajaran tunnel
An international tender for the construction of the Kajaran tunnel in the Syunik region in the south of the country has been announced in Armenia, the Road Department Foundation of the Armenian Ministry of Territorial Administration and Infrastructure reports. YEREVAN, April 24. /ARKA/. An international tender for the construction of the Kajaran tunnel in the Syunik region in the south ...
04/24/2025Baku's actions may lead to a new escalation, Yerevan is trying to prevent it - pro-government MP
... 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.... ...," Aleksanyan said. According to him, Armenia is guided by the principle of responsibility for stability and security in the region. "We are ready to bear this responsibility and are doing everything possible to prevent a new war," Aleksanyan ...
04/23/2025Clandestine production of counterfeit vodka discovered in Armenia
The Armenian State Revenue Committee has revealed a case involving the illegal production of counterfeit alcoholic beverages. ... ... tips were received regarding the clandestine operation of an alcohol production facility in Abovyan, located within the Kotayk region. To investigate the situation, officials conducted a test purchase intended to expose the manufacturing and distribution ...
04/22/2025Russia confirms readiness to continue supporting normalization of Armenian-Turkish relations: Galuzin to Rubinyan
Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Mikhail Galuzin held a telephone conversation with Armenia's Vice Speaker of Parliament Ruben Rubinyan, who is also the special representative for the normalization of relations ... ... Strengthening Armenian-Turkish relations is viewed as crucial for the stability and sustainable development of the South Caucasus region. Rubinyan provided an update to Galuzin on the recent progress in normalizing relations between Armenia and Turkey. ...
04/18/20251.6 million cubic meters of water accumulated in the first stage of filling the Vedi reservoir
... 1.6 million cubic meters of water have been accumulated in the first stage of filling the Vedi reservoir. As reported by the Armenian Territorial Development Fund, the process of transporting water from the Vedi and Khosrov rivers through pipelines was ... ... The Vedi reservoir with a capacity of 29.4 million cubic meters was built on the right bank of the Vedi River in the Ararat region of Armenia. The cost of the project was 90 million euros, with more than 80% of the funding provided by the French Development ...
04/18/2025Large-scale international stone festival to be held in Armenia
The 5th anniversary festival of Armenian stone "Armenian Stone Fest" will be held in Armenia on July 11-12. The founder of the Armenian stone festival,... ... for Armenian stone in international markets. "At the moment, Sberbank is building its own city, Sbercity, in the Moscow region, and Armenian stone is being delivered there," the founder of the festival said, adding that the collaboration arose ...
04/18/2025Armenia Creates Union of Stone Manufacturers, Signs Memorandum of Cooperation with Russia (EXCLUSIVE)
On April 17, the Union of Stone Manufacturers was created in Armenia and a memorandum of cooperation was signed with Russia. YEREVAN, April 18. /ARKA/. On April 17, the Union of Stone Manufacturers ... ... reported that there is great interest in Armenian stone in Russia. "There are a lot of projects, both in Moscow and in the regions. There are projects in Rostov-on-Don as well. Residential complexes are being built there, which are also faced with Armenian ...
04/18/2025Yerevan, Tbilisi and Baku take first step to build trust and open the way for further promotion of dialog
On April 17, a trilateral meeting of deputy foreign ministers of Georgia, Armenia and Azerbaijan was convened in Tbilisi at the initiative of Foreign Ministers Maki Bochorishvili, Ararat Mirzoyan, and ... ... was to enhance trilateral cooperation in shared interest areas, aiming to foster sustainable growth and prosperity across the region. “Collaboration in these domains could help address common challenges and ultimately support long-term stability and ...
04/17/2025European Peace Facility may allocate €20 million to Armenia – Mirzoyan reports ongoing talks
Discussions are underway about providing Armenia with 20 million euros from the European Peace Facility, Armenian Foreign Minister Ararat Mirzoyan said. YEREVAN, April ... ... government's “Crossroads of Peace” initiative. "This is a very good opportunity to establish peace and stability in the region, and it is in everyone's interest. The entire EU supports the 'Crossroads of Peace' project. A peace agreement between ...
04/16/2025Armenian Foreign Minister Highlights Urgency of Peace Agreement with Azerbaijan in Call with French Counterpart
Armenian Foreign Minister Ararat Mirzoyan engaged in a telephone conversation with Jean-Noël Barrot, the French Minister for ... ... aspects of the Armenia-France bilateral partnership. In this exchange, Mirzoyan shared insights on the security landscape in the region, emphasizing the critical need for a peace agreement between Armenia and Azerbaijan. He acknowledged the significant interest ...
04/15/2025Mirzoyan: Armenia is concerned about elements of extraterritorial control in Azerbaijan’s approach to unblocking communications in region
Armenia is concerned that certain aspects of Azerbaijan’s approach to unblocking regional infrastructure may suggest elements of extraterritorial control, Armenian Foreign Minister Ararat Mirzoyan said in an interview with Turkish television channel NTV. YEREVAN, April 15. /ARKA/. Armenia is concerned that certain aspects of Azerbaijan’s ...
04/15/2025Armenian Defense Ministry: Azerbaijani armed forces shelled village in Syunik region
The Armenian Ministry of Defense has reported that Azerbaijani Armed Forces fired at a village in the Syunik region. YEREVAN, April 14. /ARKA/. The Armenian Ministry of Defense has reported that Azerbaijani Armed Forces fired at a village in the Syunik region. "On April 13, at around 10:20 p.m., units of the Azerbaijani Armed Forces opened fire in the ...
04/14/2025US is trying to “use its muscles” to extract the best conditions in negotiations with other countries – former head of the Armenian Ministry of Finance
... of countries, is trying to gain the most favorable conditions in negotiations by "flexing its muscles," said former Armenian Finance Minister Vardan Aramyan in the "ARKA Business" program on ARKA news agency’s YouTube channel. ... ... might be due to growing competition with China, which has been aggressively expanding its presence in resource-rich African regions. He cited the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) as an example, a country known globally for having the world’s ...
04/10/2025A group of congressmen demand US Secretary of State to facilitate release of Armenian prisoners from Baku
A powerful bipartisan letter by twenty-five members of the US Congressional Armenian Caucus called on Secretary of State Marco Rubio and National Security Advisor Michael Waltz to secure the release of ... ... South Caucasus and NSA Waltz’s call to ‘finalize this peace deal now, release the prisoners, and work together to make the region more secure and prosperous,’” wrote the Representatives, underscoring the urgency of U.S.-led confidence-building measures....
04/09/2025Construction of largest solar power plant in Armenia jointly with Emirati company MASDAR will start in early 2026
Armenia and the UAE have agreed to begin the construction of the industrial-scale photovoltaic solar power plant "Ayg-1" ... ... an installed capacity of 200 MW, will occupy an area of 500 hectares in the Talin and Dashtadem communities of the Aragatsotn region of Armenia. The total investment cost for the project is estimated at $174 million. It was initially planned that 15% of ...
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