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SRC Head: Armenian businesses have not complained about problems exporting to Russia
Eduard Hakobyan, Chairman of the State Revenue Committee of Armenia, stated that no complaints have been received from Armenian businesses regarding problems exporting products to Russia.... ... a question about possible new difficulties for businesses following the recent meeting between Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan and Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow. According to Hakobyan, these are primarily phytosanitary issues, as ...
04/08/2026Pashinyan: Armenia welcomes the key decision by the US and Iran to cease hostilities
Armenia welcomes the key decision between the US and Iran to cease all military actions, stated Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan. YEREVAN, April 8. /ARКА/. Armenia welcomes the key decision between the US and Iran to cease all military actions, stated Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan. "We also highly appreciate the mediation efforts, including those ...
04/08/2026Kazakhstan denies reports of negotiations to acquire Russia's concession for Armenian railways
Kazakhstan is not currently negotiating the acquisition of the Russian concession for Armenian railways, Kazakhstan Temir Zholy (KTZ) and the Kazakh Ministry of Transport told Interfax-Kazakhstan. YEREVAN, April ... ... colleagues in other countries; no such discussions had been held directly with Moscow. Earlier, Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan said that he had discussed the issue of the railway in Armenia with Russian President Vladimir Putin. According to Pashinyan,...
04/07/2026ARKA Armenia Weekly: Highlights of the Week: Politics, Economy and Markets (March 30 – April 5, 2026)
... ARKA News Agency offers a summary of the week's significant events. YEREVAN, April 6. /ARKA/. The ARKA News Agency offers a summary of the week's significant events. SUMMARY The primary external development last week was the meeting between Nikol Pashinyan and Vladimir Putin on April 1, which marked a shift toward a more assertive and practical Russian agenda regarding Armenia. Key topics affecting business and markets included: rail connectivity with Russia, the challenges of holding simultaneous memberships in the EU and the EAEU, the cost of Russian gas, the selection of a new nuclear power plant model, and potential ...
04/06/2026Armenia Benefits from EAEU Before EU Integration – Economist (EXCLUSIVE)
The Armenian authorities are currently striving to maximize the benefits of EAEU membership while simultaneously taking steps toward ... ... but that doesn't mean nothing will happen. This course will be implemented," the economist said. RA Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan previously stated that Armenia is moving toward compliance with EU standards while maintaining membership in the EAEU....
04/06/2026Overchuk: If Armenia joins the EU, it will have no air travel with Russia
Russian Deputy Prime Minister Alexei Overchuk warned that if Armenia joins the European Union, it will have no air travel with Russia, TASS reports. YEREVAN, April 6. /ARKA/. Russian Deputy ... ... the ultimate consequences of Armenia's accession to the EU remain unknown. During a meeting with Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan in Moscow on April 1, Russian President Vladimir Putin stated that Moscow is relaxed about Yerevan's relations with ...
04/06/2026Kremlin reminded Armenia of incompatibility of EU and EAEU systems and need to choose
... stated by Russian presidential press secretary Dmitry Peskov to ‘’Vesti’’ correspondent Pavel Zarubin, commenting on Armenia's plans for rapprochement with the EU, as reported by Kommersant. "If you continue with the European Union, our two ... ...," Peskov said. "And at some point, you will have to choose." During a meeting with Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan in Moscow on April 1, Russian President Vladimir Putin stated that Moscow is relaxed about Yerevan's relations with ...
04/06/2026Papoyan: Russian gas price hike for Armenia unlikely due to EAEU importance
Armenian Economy Minister Gevorg Papoyan believes that the price of Russian gas for the country will not increase. YEREVAN, April ... ... 8th extraordinary congress of the Civil Contract party. Russian President Vladimir Putin told Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan at a meeting in Moscow on April 1 that Russian gas is cheaper for Armenia than the same fuel in Europe, noting that ...
04/04/2026The Civil Contract Party has published its election program for the Armenian parliamentary elections
The Civil Contract Party (CCP), led by Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan, has published its election program for the next parliamentary elections, scheduled for June 7, 2026. YEREVAN, April 3. /ARKA/. The Civil Contract Party (CCP), led by Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan, has published its election program ...
04/03/2026Pashinyan's visit to Moscow has strengthened opinions in Russia about need to reduce economic relations with Armenia – economist
Following Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan's visit to Moscow, opinions in Russia that economic relations with Armenia should be reduced have grown stronger, according to economist Hrant Mikaelyan. YEREVAN, April 3. /ARKA/. Following Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan's visit to ...
04/03/2026Armenia has leverage, but it has no plans to terminate its railway management concession with Russia – Pashinyan
Armenia has no plans to terminate the South Caucasus Railways concession to manage its railways, stated Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan. YEREVAN, April 2. /ARKA/. Armenia has no plans to terminate the South Caucasus Railways concession to manage its railways, stated Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan. "In this regard, nothing failed during the negotiations in Moscow....
04/02/2026Russian Deputy Prime Minister Advised Armenian Businesses to Soberly Assess EU Sales Prospects
Armenian business representatives should soberly assess the prospects for selling their goods to the EU, Russian Deputy Prime ... ... Armenian goods to enter the European market has already been expressed," Overchuk added. Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan previously stated that Armenia is moving toward compliance with EU standards while maintaining its membership in the ...
04/02/2026Overchuk: Pashinyan's statements about the absence of threats to Russian business are at odds with facts
Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan has openly stated that Russian business in the republic is not threatened, but the facts speak to the contrary, Russian Deputy Prime Minister Alexey Overchuk stated in an interview with TASS. YEREVAN, April 2. /ARKA/. Armenian Prime Minister ...
04/02/2026Pashinyan: Armenia has rail service with Russia for first time since independence
Armenia is transporting freight by rail with Russia for the first time since independence, said Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan. YEREVAN, April 2. /ARKA/. Armenia is transporting freight by rail with Russia for the first time since independence, said Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan. "Our relations with the Russian Federation are very deep, very important ...
04/02/2026Armenia discussing construction of new nuclear power plant with Russia and other partners – Pashinyan
Armenia is discussing the construction of a new nuclear power plant with Russia and other international partners, Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan said at a meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin in the Kremlin on April 1. YEREVAN, April 2. /ARKA/. Armenia is discussing the construction of a new nuclear power plant with Russia and other international partners, Armenian Prime Minister ...
04/02/2026Armenia's exports to EAEU have increased tenfold in recent years - Putin
Armenia's exports to various EAEU countries have increased tenfold in recent years, Russian President Vladimir Putin stated at a meeting with Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan. YEREVAN, April 1. /ARKA/. Armenia's exports to various EAEU countries have increased tenfold in recent years, Russian President Vladimir Putin stated at a meeting with Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan. "If you look at what's happening ...
04/01/2026Russian President: Russian gas price for Armenia lower than European prices
Russian President Vladimir Putin told Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan that Russian gas is cheaper for Armenia than it is in Europe. YEREVAN, April 1. /ARKA/. Russian President Vladimir Putin told Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan that Russian gas is cheaper for Armenia than it is in Europe. "Currently,...
04/01/2026Putin to Pashinyan: Membership in EU and Eurasian Economic Union is economically incompatible
Russian President Vladimir Putin and Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan discussed Armenia's relations with the EU and the Eurasian Economic Union at a meeting in the Kremlin on Wednesday. YEREVAN, April 1. /ARKA/. Russian President Vladimir Putin and Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan discussed Armenia's relations ...
04/01/2026Putin Announced Good Growth Rates in Armenian-Russian Economic Cooperation
Russian President Vladimir Putin, during a meeting with Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan, announced good growth rates in Armenian-Russian economic cooperation. YEREVAN, April 1. /ARKA/. Russian President Vladimir Putin, during a meeting with Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan, announced good growth rates in Armenian-Russian ...
04/01/2026Russia is ready to share its experience on cyber threats with Armenia - Zakharova
Russia is ready to share its experience and cooperate with Armenia on cyber threats, stated Russian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Maria Zakharova. YEREVAN, April 1. /ARKA/. Russia is ready ... ... but also cooperation across a wide range of areas," Zakharova said. A few hours earlier, Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan arrived in Moscow on a working visit. He is scheduled to hold talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin.
04/01/2026Russia denies talks on transferring Armenian railways to Kazakhstan
Russian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Maria Zakharova denied reports that negotiations are underway to transfer management of Armenia's railways to Kazakhstan. YEREVAN, April 1. /ARKA/. Russian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Maria Zakharova denied reports ... ... presidential administration traditionally comments on them," Zakharova said. About a week ago, Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan said he had discussed the issue of the railway in Armenia with Russian President Vladimir Putin.
04/01/2026Pashinyan discussed cooperation and regional stability with the new head of EUMA
Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan received Satu Koivu, the new head of the European Union Civilian Mission to Armenia (EUMA), the government press service reported. YEREVAN, March 31. /ARKA/. Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan received Satu Koivu, the new head of the European ...
03/31/2026Pashinyan has become prime minister candidate following the internal elections of the ruling Civil Contract party
Incumbent Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan has become the prime minister candidate following the internal elections of the ruling Civil Contract party. YEREVAN, March 30. /ARKA/. Incumbent Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan has become the prime minister candidate following the ...
03/30/2026IMF is ready to continue cooperation with Armenia to effectively implement the joint agenda
During a meeting with Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan, Alexander Theiman, the head of the IMF mission to Armenia, emphasized the effectiveness of cooperation with Armenia and noted that the Fund is ready to continue collaborating to effectively implement the joint agenda. YEREVAN, March 27. /ARKA/....
03/27/2026Yerevan to host first Armenia-EU summit from May 4-5 - Foreign Ministry
The first Armenia-EU summit will be held in Yerevan on May 4-5, 2026, the press service of the Armenian Foreign Ministry reported. YEREVAN,... ... press service of the Armenian Foreign Ministry reported. At the summit, Armenia will be represented by Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan, and the European Union will be represented by European Council President António Costa, along with European Commission ...
03/26/2026Pashinyan Reveals Discussion with Putin Over Armenian Railways
The issue of managing Armenia's railways was discussed during a recent telephone conversation with Russian President Vladimir Putin, Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan stated at a briefing on Thursday. YEREVAN, March 26. /ARKA/. The issue of managing Armenia's railways was discussed during a recent telephone conversation with Russian President Vladimir Putin, Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan stated ...
03/26/2026The Anti-Corruption Policy Council discussed the investigation of income declaration violations and election risks in Armenia
At a regular meeting, chaired by Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan, the Anti-Corruption Policy Council discussed unified approaches to investigating violations related to the declaration of property, income, interests, and expenses, as well as measures to reduce corruption risks in the electoral process, the ...
03/24/2026Pashinyan: Healthcare in Armenia is becoming an investment sector
Healthcare in Armenia is becoming an investment sector, stated RA Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan. YEREVAN, March 19. /ARKA/. Healthcare in Armenia is becoming an investment sector, stated RA Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan. "This sector is becoming a profitable business in the country, into which, as we predicted, large investments ...
03/19/2026Pashinyan: "Armenia has always recognized Nagorno-Karabakh as part of Azerbaijan, but it was concealed"
Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan stated that Nagorno-Karabakh has always been part of Azerbaijan; Armenia has always recognized this, but concealed it. YEREVAN, March 19. /ARKA/. Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan stated that Nagorno-Karabakh has always been part of Azerbaijan; ...
03/19/2026Zakharova: Russia expects Armenia to fulfill its obligations within EAEU
... Economic Union (EAEU), Russian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Maria Zakharova stated at a briefing on Wednesday. Speaking about the Armenian Prime Minister's statement in the European Parliament regarding Armenia's continued European integration, Zakharova said ... ... obstacles for Russian business, would honor its commitments or clarify its position. Earlier, Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan stated that Armenia is moving toward compliance with EU standards while maintaining its membership in the EAEU. He added ...
03/19/2026Housing certificate amount for Artsakh displaced persons in communities near Yerevan will increase to 4 million drams: Pashinyan
The housing certificate amount for displaced persons from Karabakh in communities adjacent to Yerevan will be increased from 3 million to 4 million drams, announced Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan. YEREVAN, March 18. /ARKA/. The housing certificate amount for displaced persons from Karabakh in communities adjacent to Yerevan will be increased from 3 million to 4 million drams, announced Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan. According ...
03/18/2026In Armenia, approximately $380 million has been allocated for the needs of displaced persons from Artsakh since 2023 — Pashinyan
Since 2023, approximately 145 billion drams (approximately $380 million) have been allocated from the state budget of Armenia through various programs for the needs of compatriots displaced from Karabakh, announced RA Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan. YEREVAN, March 18. /ARKA/. Since 2023, approximately 145 billion drams (approximately $380 million) have been allocated from the state budget of Armenia through various programs for the needs of compatriots displaced from Karabakh, announced ...
03/18/2026Pensioners in Armenia will be able to find out which bank the social service has selected to pay their pensions
Pensioners in Armenia who have not chosen a bank themselves will be able to find out which bank they will receive their pensions from, according ... ... non-cash transactions, the pension or benefit amount may increase by an additional 10,000 drams. Earlier, RA Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan announced that a pension increase of 10,000 drams is planned starting April 1, 2026. According to him, relatively low ...
03/16/2026Pashinyan: Armenia's strategic goal is 100% irrigation of agricultural land and 24-hour water supply
Armenia's strategic goal should be to ensure 100% irrigation of agricultural land, stated RA Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan. YEREVAN, March 13. /ARKA/. Armenia's strategic goal should be to ensure 100% irrigation of agricultural land, stated RA Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan. "Investments in the water sector should be largely directed toward the development ...
03/13/2026Armenia's new Constitution should not reference the Declaration of Independence – Pashinyan
The new Constitution of Armenia should not reference the Declaration of Independence, stated Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan. YEREVAN, March 12. /ARKA/. The new Constitution of Armenia should not reference the Declaration of Independence, stated Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan. "Because the Declaration of Independence is built on the logic of conflict. We cannot ...
03/12/2026Pashinyan: Armenia has no intention of delaying the implementation of the TRIPP project
Armenia has no intention or reason to delay the implementation of the TRIPP (Trump Route for International Peace and Prosperity) project, Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan stated in his address to the European Parliament on Wednesday. YEREVAN, March 11. /ARKA/. Armenia has no intention or reason to delay the implementation of the TRIPP (Trump Route for International Peace and Prosperity) project, Armenian Prime ...
03/11/2026Pashinyan and Grossi discussed current programs in Armenia's energy sector
Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan and International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Director General Rafael Grossi discussed current programs in Armenia's ... ... cooperation between Armenia and the IAEA. The parties emphasized the importance of the consistent implementation of nuclear safety programs, technical cooperation, and expert assistance.
03/10/2026Armenia maintains its commitment to developing nuclear energy as a key factor in energy security – Pashinyan
... reactor technology. "We are currently carefully studying technologies and evaluating proposals from international partners. The choice is based on reliability and long-term sustainability, as well as our commitment to the highest standards of nuclear safety, security, and non-proliferation. Armenia highly values international cooperation, both bilaterally and multilaterally," Pashinyan stated. He also noted that, thanks to the efforts of Armenian specialists, not a single incident related to nuclear or radiation safety has occurred during the entire operation of the ANPP. On
03/10/2026Pashinyan stated that the nationalization of Electric Networks of Armenia will not be a burden on the state budget
The decision to fully nationalize Electric Networks of Armenia (ENA) was made based on an expert opinion on the company's market value, Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan stated at a briefing, responding to a question about whether nationalization would lead to an additional burden on the state budget. YEREVAN, March 5. /ARKA/. The decision to fully nationalize Electric Networks of Armenia (ENA) was made based ...
03/05/2026Armenian Prime Minister Expects Export of Armenian Goods to Azerbaijan
The timeline for signing a peace treaty with Azerbaijan is unclear, Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan stated at a briefing on Thursday. YEREVAN, March 5. /ARKA/. The timeline for signing a peace treaty with Azerbaijan is unclear, Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan stated at a briefing on Thursday. "It seems the economic agenda is ...
03/05/2026Starting April 1, pensions in Armenia will increase by 10,000 drams for over 620,000 people, and by approximately 8,500 drams for over 39,000
... will increase by 10,000 drams or more. The pensions of 39,594 people will increase by approximately 8,500 drams, according to Armenian Minister of Labor and Social Affairs Arsen Torosyan. "The 8,500 drams primarily applies to citizens receiving military ... ... cashback system (maximum payment of 10,000 drams) will be in effect starting January 1, 2026. Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan, in turn, stated that pensions should no longer be lower than the minimum consumer basket.
03/05/2026Water resource consolidation and management will be Armenia's priority in next 5 years – Pashinyan
Water resource consolidation and management will be Armenia's top priority in the next five years. Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan stated this when answering a question about why approximately half of the 444,000 hectares of arable land remains uncultivated. YEREVAN, March 4. /ARKA/. Water resource consolidation and management will be Armenia's top priority in the next ...
03/04/2026Armenia, Azerbaijan, and Georgia will be able to make the region convenient for transit, increasing revenues tenfold – Pashinyan
Armenia, Azerbaijan, and Georgia will be able to make the region convenient for transit, resulting in a tenfold increase in revenues.... ... region convenient for transit, resulting in a tenfold increase in revenues. This was stated by Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan, summing up his working visit to Georgia. "Our Georgian colleagues share the same understanding. No single country ...
03/04/2026Pashinyan appreciated Georgia's support for developing trade and economic ties between Yerevan and Baku
Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan thanked his Georgian counterpart, Irakli Kobakhidze, for his continued support of the peace process between Yerevan and Baku. YEREVAN, March 4. /ARKA/. Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan thanked his Georgian counterpart, Irakli Kobakhidze,...
03/04/2026Armenia and Georgia attach importance to the expansion of trade and economic cooperation
Prime Ministers of Armenia and Georgia, Nikol Pashinyan and Irakli Kobakhidze, at the meeting held in Tbilisi, raised a wide range of issues related to the agenda of bilateral strategic relations. YEREVAN, March 4. /АРКА/. Prime Ministers of Armenia and Georgia, Nikol Pashinyan and Irakli Kobakhidze,...
03/04/2026A pension and benefit increase of 10,000 drams will benefit approximately 600,000 Armenian citizens – Minister
Pensions and benefits for approximately 600,000 Armenian citizens will be increased by 10,000 drams, announced RA Minister of Labor and Social Affairs Arsen Torosyan during a discussion on pension increases with Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan. YEREVAN, March 3./ARKA/. Pensions and benefits for approximately 600,000 Armenian citizens will be increased by 10,000 drams, announced RA Minister of Labor and Social Affairs Arsen Torosyan during a discussion on pension increases with Prime ...
03/03/2026Armenia and Russia are discussing management of Armenian railways: Speaker of National Assembly
The management of railways in Armenia is currently being discussed with the Russian side, stated Alen Simonyan, Speaker of the National Assembly of the Republic ... ... held a 30-year concessionaire for the Armenian railways. Regarding the Armenian Railway Earlier, Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan did not rule out the possibility of Russia selling the right to manage Armenian railways to another country friendly ...
03/03/2026Security Council of Armenia discussed events in Iran and Middle East
Under the chairmanship of the Prime Minister of Armenia, Nikol Pashinyan, a meeting of the Security Council was held on Sunday, dedicated to the events surrounding the Islamic Republic of Iran and the situation in the Middle East. YEREVAN, March 1. /АРКА/. Under the chairmanship of the Prime Minister of Armenia,...
03/01/2026Armenia and Russia discussed the restoration of Gyumri-Akhurik and Yeraskh-Nakhichevan railways
The Deputy Minister of Territorial Administration and Infrastructure of Armenia Armen Simonyan received the Russian delegation led by the Deputy Minister of Transport of the Russian Federation Dmitry ... ... reached to continue the discussions. About the restoration of railway sections In December 2025, Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan asked his Russian colleagues to urgently reconstruct sections of the railway from Yeraskh (south-west Armenia) to the ...
02/28/2026Probability of signing a peace treaty between Armenia and Azerbaijan is not zero — Markedonov
The probability of signing a peace treaty between Armenia and Azerbaijan in 2026 is not zero, said the leading researcher of the MGIMO Institute of International Studies Sergey ... ... simply remove the arguments in one fell swoop, free the Karabakh leaders, exchange or find some formulas that would allow both Pashinyan to save face, and Armenia, as a state, as a whole, and the opposition would be "ashamed". There is some kind ...
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