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Armenia discusses unblocking of infrastructure only in the context of its sovereignty, territorial integrity, and jurisdiction – Nazeli Baghdasaryan
Armenia is looking at reopening of regional infrastructure only in terms of its sovereignty, territorial integrity, and jurisdiction,... ... could be implemented.” US Ambassador to Turkey Thomas Barrack announced the United States' intention to lease a 32-kilometer road between Armenia and Azerbaijan for 100 years. Baghdasaryan noted that the name mentioned in the request sent to her is unacceptable ...
07/14/2025US proposes to lease 32-kilometer road between Armenia and Azerbaijan for 100 years
US Ambassador to Turkey Thomas Barrack said the United States could lease a 32-kilometer road between Armenia and Azerbaijan for 100 years. YEREVAN, July 14. /ARKA/. US Ambassador to Turkey Thomas Barrack said the United States could lease a 32-kilometer road between Armenia and Azerbaijan for 100 years. “Türkiye is in the middle of all of it, ...
07/14/2025Cargo transportation in Armenia increased by 1.6% in 5 months, while passenger transportation dropped by 27.7%
According to the National Statistical Committee, the total cargo transportation in Armenia from January to May 2025 amounted to 6,110.9 thousand tons, which is a 1.6% increase compared to the same period in 2024.... ... amounted to 64,817.0 thousand people, which is a 27.7% decline. Freight transportation Over the five months of the current year, road transport accounted for 4,628.9 thousand tons of total freight transportation (a 1.3% decline compared to the five months ...
07/09/2025Armenia will lose the right to free movement of goods in EEU common market if it moves closer to EU - Zakharova
Armenia will lose the right to free movement of goods and services in the Eurasian Economic Union's (EEU) common market if it ... ... lost, any even hypothetical responsibility for empty promises will also disappear if circumstances change. The exhausting long road of so-called ‘Europeanisation’, for example in Moldova and Ukraine, has not led to anything good," Zakharova said....
06/19/2025Cargo transportation volume in Armenia increased by 0.8% in 4 months, while passenger transportation decreased by 27.3%
The total volume of cargo transportation in Armenia in January-April 2025 amounted to 4,709.9 thousand tons, increasing by 0.8% compared to January-April 2024, while the ... ... transportation Over the 4 months of the current year, 3,455.4 thousand tons of total freight transportation was accounted for by road transport (a 2.2% decline compared to the 4 months of the previous year), 777.2 thousand tons by main pipeline transport ...
06/11/2025Armenian authorities to allocate 13.8 billion drams from state budget for development of road and transport infrastructure
About 13.8 billion drams will be allocated from the state budget of Armenia for programs on reconstruction, repair and construction of roads and transport facilities, Minister of Territorial Administration and Infrastructure David Khudatyan said at a government meeting on Thursday. YEREVAN, June 5. /ARKA/. About 13.8 billion drams will be allocated from the state budget of Armenia ...
06/05/2025Armenian Parliament Ratifies Agreement on Investment Grant for Yerevan II Energy Efficiency Program in the Amount of €10.1 Million
... million and the Green Climate Fund (GCF) with a grant of €1 million. About the EIB in Armenia The EIB has been working with Armenia since 2010, operating in the country under the Eastern Partnership programme of the European Neighbourhood Policy and ... ... businesses to water supply and wastewater treatment. The EIB also finances the construction of cross-border communications to improve road safety and resilience.-0-
05/29/2025EAEU is 11 years old: A History of Success – Ambassador of the Russian Federation to the Republic of Armenia S.P. Kopyrkin on EAEU Day
... Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) celebrate EAEU Day on May 29. This dynamically developing integration organization, uniting Russia, Armenia, Belarus, Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan, has proven its relevance and viability in a relatively short period of time by historical ... ... countries and international organizations. The Union is building a connection with the Chinese initiative "One Belt, One Road", coordinates positions with the SCO and ASEAN, and participates in the formation of the Greater Eurasian Partnership....
05/29/2025Cargo transportation volume in Armenia increased by 0.7% in Q1, while passenger transportation decreased by 26.7%
The total volume of cargo transportation in Armenia in the first quarter of 2025 amounted to 3,462.5 thousand tons, increasing by 0.7% compared to the first quarter of 2024,... ... January-March of the current year, 70.7% or 1,499.2 thousand tons of the total volume of freight transportation was accounted for by road transport (a 0.6% decline compared to January-March last year), 18.9% or 655.2 thousand tons by trunk pipeline transport ...
05/13/2025Armenian Parliament Ratifies Agreement on Automobile Freight Transportation with Kazakhstan
On Monday, the National Assembly of Armenia ratified the protocol on amendments and additions to the Armenian-Kazakh Agreement "On Automobile Communications",... ... passenger transportation, as well as the sphere of cargo transportation. "The problem in cargo transportation is related to road and environmental taxes. It is proposed to establish a regime under which carriers will be exempt from a number of fees - ...
05/12/2025Program for housing affordability and infrastructure development in border areas of Armenia discussed in government
The indicators of the state program for housing affordability for families in border settlements of Armenia for 2022-2025 were discussed on Monday at a meeting in the government chaired by the Prime Minister. YEREVAN, May 6.... ... of the construction of educational complexes and the provision of transport services, Pashinyan noted that the improvement of roads is a prerequisite. "That is, in those areas where there are educational complexes, road repair is an absolute priority....
05/06/2025Armenia simplifies the process of road freight transportation with Kazakhstan
The process of road freight transportation between Armenia and Kazakhstan is set to become more streamlined. YEREVAN, April 30. /ARKA/. The process of road freight transportation between Armenia and Kazakhstan is set to become more streamlined. To facilitate this, the National Assembly Committee on ...
04/30/2025Armenia to receive up to 236 million euros from EIB for construction of Sisian-Kajaran highway
... attraction of transit transport and the development of tourism. -0- About the EIB in Armenia The EIB has been cooperating with Armenia since 2010, operating in the country in line with the Eastern Partnership programme of the European Neighbourhood Policy ... ... supply and wastewater treatment services. The EIB also finances the construction of cross-border communications to improve the safety and sustainability of roads. -0-
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 of the country ...
04/24/2025Armenia Greenlights CIS Customs Seals Agreement for Transport and Trade Documents
In its latest session, the Armenian government has given the go-ahead to an agreement regarding the procedure for applying customs seals and stamps on transport ... ... affixing customs seals and stamps on transport and trade documents as goods cross customs borders—whether they are transported by road, rail, air, sea, or through mixed means. The agreement was initially signed on September 27, 2024, during a meeting of the ...
04/23/2025Azerbaijan has not responded to Armenia's proposal to unblock communications - Pashinyan
Armenia presented its position on unblocking regional communications within the framework of the "Crossroads of Peace" project a long time ago and in written form, Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan told journalists on Wednesday. YEREVAN, April 16. /ARKA/. Armenia presented its position on unblocking regional communications within the framework of the ...
04/16/2025Pashinyan told what about 2 trillion drams confiscated as illegal property were used for
... trillion drams, confiscated as illegally acquired property, have been either redistributed among the population or invested in Armenia’s strategic development. YEREVAN, April 15. /ARKA/. Around 2 trillion drams, confiscated as illegally acquired property,... ... are ordinary servicemen who earn 582,000 drams,” said Pashinyan. From 2018 to 2024, 242 billion drams more were invested in road construction compared to the previous seven-year period. “An additional 2,000 kilometers of roads were built or repaired ...
04/15/2025More than 4 thousand road accidents were recorded, in which 333 people died – MP
In 2024, a total of 4,314 road accidents were registered in Armenia, resulting in 333 deaths, Deputy Chairman of the National Assembly Committee on Defense and Security Armen Khachatryan said during a hearing on road safety. YEREVAN, April 10. /ARKA/. In 2024, a total of 4,314 road accidents were registered in Armenia, resulting in 333 deaths, Deputy Chairman of the National Assembly Committee on Defense and Security Armen Khachatryan said during a hearing on road safety. According to the data he provided, 6,116 people were injured in road accidents last year....
04/10/2025Cargo transportation in Armenia up 1.8% in 2 months, passenger transportation down 29.1%
The total cargo transportation in Armenia in January-February 2025 amounted to 2,215.3 thousand tons, increasing by 1.8% compared to January-February 2024, and ... ... Statistical Committee. Cargo transportation Of the the total cargo transportation some 1,499.2 thousand tons was carried out by road transport (a decline of 2.2% compared to January-February last year), 480.0 thousand tons by the main pipeline transport ...
04/08/2025Pashinyan says construction of road to Nrnadzor is important preparatory work for Crossroads of Peace project
The construction of a road leading to Nrnadzor village in the southern Armenia is a necessary preparatory work for the implementation of the Crossroads of Peace project, Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan said. YEREVAN, March 27. /ARKA/. The construction of a road leading to Nrnadzor village in the southern Armenia is a ...
03/27/2025Armenia and Kazakhstan to redouble efforts to implement trade and economic cooperation roadmap – Mirzoyan
Armenia and Kazakhstan have agreed to redouble their efforts to implement the "road map" for trade and economic cooperation between the governments of the two countries and to hold the next meeting of the intergovernmental commission on economic cooperation. YEREVAN, March 27. /ARKA/. Armenia and Kazakhstan have agreed to ...
03/27/2025Iran and Armenia ready to create conditions in the sphere of transit cargo transportation - Iranian minister
Iran and Armenia are ready to create favorable conditions for transit cargo transportation, Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi ... ... construction of a second bridge over the Araks River to facilitate cargo transportation. Iran expressed its support for the 'Crossroads of Peace' project, which will create opportunities to further develop relations between the two countries," he said ...
03/25/2025Electric buses, new depot, and metro modernization: Yerevan Municipality discussed projects with ADB
... the reconstruction of Noragyugh, the modernization of the Yerevan Metro, the construction of a section of the Tbilisi-Yeghvard road and others. The Yerevan Urban Development Investment Program worth 60 million euros will be implemented at the expense ... ... traffic jams on the city's roads. A bridge will also be built across the Hrazdan River. Over nearly 20 years of cooperation with Armenia, the Asian Development Bank has invested more than US$1.9 billion in the country, supporting the government’s priorities ...
03/19/2025Yerevan has no unilateral obligations regarding the opening of communications-MFA
The Armenian Foreign Ministry responded to Azerbaijan's accusations of failure to fulfill obligations on reopening regional connections ... ... cargo transportation at the first stage. "This is the shortest possible railway between Zangelan and Ordubad. Regarding the roads, we have the kind of roads and terrain that we have and to accuse us of being a mountainous country would be unserious, ...
03/19/2025Armenia and Turkey engaged in direct dialog to establish relations - Pashinyan
A direct dialog is currently underway between Armenia and Turkey, Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan said in an interview with Turkish media. YEREVAN, March 13. /ARKA/. ... ... of view,” Pashinyan said. He emphasized that the relations between Armenia and Turkey imply opening the border for rail and road communication, as well as direct business contacts. “Indeed, even now there is a significant trade turnover between Armenia ...
03/14/2025Freight traffic in Armenia grew by 12.9% in January, passenger traffic declined by 20.8%
The total freight traffic in Armenia in January 2025 amounted to 1,117.6 thousand tons, increasing by 12.9% compared to January 2024, while the total passenger ... ... National Statistical Committee. Freight transportation Some 740.8 thousand tons in the total freight traffic was accounted for by road transport (9.7% growth compared to January last year), 1,957.2 thousand tons - by main pipeline transport (8.3% growth), ...
03/10/2025Armenia invites France to participate in the construction of the North-South highway tunnel
New areas of Armenian-French economic cooperation were discussed by Armenian Deputy Prime Minister Tigran Khachatryan and French Minister of ... ... loans from the EBRD, EIB and EFSD, and partly by the Armenian government. It is planned to build a new 60 km section of the road, which will increase the speed from 50 km/h to 100 km/h. There will be three-lane roads with asphalt concrete pavement, 5 ...
03/06/2025Pashinyan: growth of trade turnover with Iran is commensurate with Armenia's economic growth
Relations between Armenia and Iran are proceeding in line with natural development, the growth of bilateral trade turnover is commensurate with ... ..., they participate in the construction of a new customs checkpoint between Armenia and Iran, a section of the Agarak-Kajaran road of the North-South interstate highway, etc. According to Armstat, Armenia's foreign trade turnover with Iran in 2024 amounted ...
03/05/2025Parliamentary committee postpones discussion of bill on Armenia's accession to the EU
Armenian National Assembly's Committee on European Integration has postponed the discussion of the draft law on starting the process ... ... of the EU if the people approve this initiative in a referendum. He emphasized the need to discuss and develop a joint "road map" with the EU.
03/03/2025Armenia's EU membership law lacks operational details-MFA
The law on Armenia's membership in the European Union does not contain an operational section with specific actions; rather, it serves as ... ... of the EU if the people approve this initiative in a referendum. He emphasized the need to discuss and develop a joint "road map" with the EU.
03/03/2025"It is time to focus on a positive agenda between the EU and Armenia": MEP
Relations between the EU and Armenia have never been as close as they are now, according to Nils Usakovs, Co-Chair of the EU-Armenia Parliamentary Partnership ... ... EU only if the people approve this initiative in a referendum. He pointed out the need to discuss and develop a joint "road map" with the EU.
02/25/2025Armenia and EBRD discuss opportunities for expanding cooperation
Armenian Deputy Prime Minister Tigran Khachatryan and Alkis Drakinos, Regional Head of the Caucasus for the European Bank for ... ... meeting, the sides discussed a wide range of issues related to bilateral cooperation, including ongoing programs in the areas of road construction, water systems and solid waste management. The EBRD is one of the leading institutional investors in Armenia....
02/19/2025Not against anyone: Armenia has dialogues with all partners, including Russia – MFA
Armenia continues its dialogue with all partners, including Russia. Its actions are not directed against any country, Armenian ... ... only if the people approve this initiative through a referendum. He emphasized the need to discuss and develop a joint "road map" with the EU.-0-
02/13/2025Armenian and French leaders discuss programs in the areas of economy and road construction
French President Emmanuel Macron at a meeting with Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan on Monday in Paris expressed support for Armenia's development and stability, the press service of the Armenian government reported. YEREVAN, February 11. /ARKA/.... ... bilateral cooperation, including the prospects of implementation of joint programs in the fields of economy, infrastructure, road construction, energy, education, tourism and others. The process of peaceful settlement between Armenia and Azerbaijan, border ...
02/11/2025Volume of cargo transportation in Armenia in 2024 decreased by 7.7%, while passenger transportation increased by 17.3%
The total volume of cargo transportation in Armenia for 2024 amounted to 16,831.5 thousand tons, representing a decrease of 7.7% compared to 2023. YEREVAN, February 7.... ... of Armenia. Cargo Transportation In 2024, 79.6% (or 13,389.6 thousand tons) of total cargo transportation was carried out by road transport, showing a decline of 5.3% compared to the previous year. Trunk pipeline transport accounted for 11.6% (or 1,957....
02/07/2025Newly established Directorate General of the European Commission to oversee financial and technical support for Armenia
... financial and technical assistance to enlargement partners, as well as to the EU's Eastern Neighbourhood countries, such as Armenia, Azerbaijan and Belarus. In addition, the DG will deliver continued and sustained support for Ukraine and continue the ... ... is a realistic prospect that during this mandate, we can bring one or more countries to the finish line of negotiations. The road ahead will be challenging, but I am pleased that with the new Directorate-General for Enlargement and the Eastern Neighbourhood ...
02/04/2025Armenian MFA on cooperation with EU and EAEU: Leveraging every opportunity for progress
Armenia’s Deputy Foreign Minister Paruyr Hovhannisyan emphasized the need for a more creative approach when discussing the country’s ... ... if the initiative is approved by the people through a referendum. He emphasized the need to discuss and develop a joint "road map" with the EU.-0-
02/04/2025Vehicles with Armenian license plates to be exempt from road tax in Kazakhstan
Vehicles with Armenian license plates will be exempt from road tax and environmental fees in Kazakhstan, according to a bilateral agreement on international automobile communication, which was amended and approved today by the government of Armenia. YEREVAN, January 30. /ARКА/. Vehicles with Armenian license ...
01/30/2025Armenia promotes unblocking transport links for benefit of Azerbaijan and Georgia - Mirzoyan
Armenia backs the idea of unblocking transport infrastructure, which would benefit all countries in the region, said Armenian ... ... countries—Armenia, Azerbaijan, and Georgia. The Armenian minister added that Armenia's approach is outlined in the "Crossroads of Peace" project, which includes simplified procedures that could be implemented, enabling both Armenia and Azerbaijan ...
01/30/2025EBRD reports historical highest investment in Armenia in 2024
The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) invested €396 million in Armenia’s economy across 19 projects in 2024, highest level of investments historically. YEREVAN, January 28. /ARКА/. ... ... investment destination. The year was also marked by several landmark projects. Such as the largest-ever for EBRD in Armenia road project Sisian-Kajaran to enhance country’s connectivity; investment in the first sustainability-linked bond enhanced ...
01/28/2025Armenia realizes the necessity of leaving Russian economic zone of influence - Speaker of Finnish Parliament
Armenia has a clear will to withdraw from Russia's economic and military zone of influence, Finnish Parliament Speaker Jussi Halla-aho ... ... EU only if the people approve this initiative in a referendum. He pointed out the necessity to discuss and develop a joint “road map” with the EU. Earlier he also stated that Armenia is ready to get as close to the EU as the EU wants.
01/24/2025EU not considering Armenia's readiness to join – Mamijanyan
No one has invited Armenia to the EU; Armenia is not included in the working documents that analyze countries in the context of potential membership ... ... member if the people approve the initiative through a referendum. He emphasized the need to discuss and develop a joint "road map" with the EU. Earlier, he also stated that Armenia is willing to get as close to the EU as the EU is willing to ...
01/23/2025Mirzoyan on the project envisaging Armenia's accession to the EU
Armenian Foreign Minister Ararat Mirzoyan spoke at a press conference with his Russian counterpart Sergey Lavrov about the draft ... ... the people approve the initiative through a referendum. He emphasized the necessity of discussing and developing a joint "road map" with the EU.
01/21/2025Cargo traffic in Armenia decreased by 10.2 per cent in 11 months, while passenger traffic grew by 18.1 per cent
The total volume of cargo traffic in Armenia in January-November 2024 dropped by 10.2% compared to the same period of 2023 to over 15.2 million tons, while the total ... ... the National Statistics Committee. In the first 11 months of last year, over 12.2 million tons of cargo were transported by road transport (down 8% compared to January-November 2023), about 1.7 million tons by main pipeline transport (down 1.2%), over ...
01/15/2025EAEU or EU: Armenia's foreign trade indicators amid plans for a European turnaround
On January 9, the Armenian government approved the draft law "On the beginning of the process of Armenia’s accession to the European Union.... ... accession to the European Union." Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan spoke about the need to discuss and develop a joint "road map" with the EU. At the same time, a comparative analysis of Armenia's foreign trade with the Eurasian Economic Union ...
01/13/2025Over 700 km of roads repaired in Armenia in 2024 - minister
A total of 503 km of roads were repaired in Armenia in 2024 at the expense of the state budget and various grant programmes, Minister of Territorial Administration and Infrastructure of the Republic David Khudatyan said. YEREVAN, 10 January. /ARKA/. A total of 503 km of roads were repaired in ...
01/10/2025Armenia and Iran discuss Crossroads of Peace and construction of North-South motorway corridor
Iran supports the Armenian government's Crossroads of Peace project on the basis of the principles enshrined in it, Secretary of Iran's Supreme National Security Council Ali Akbar Ahmadian said today at a meeting with Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan in Yerevan. YEREVAN, 9 January....
01/09/2025Armenian government backs civil initiative to join the EU
The Armenian government gave a positive assessment to the proposal for Armenia's accession to the EU during a meeting on Thursday.... ... is held and the decision receives the required number of votes. He emphasized the need to discuss and develop a joint "road map" with the EU. "Until the creation of a road map for Armenia, nothing should be done for now. I say this to ...
01/09/2025Lydian Armenia donates 12.5 per cent of its shares to Armenian government
Lydian Armenia, a company that has been granted license to develop the Amulsar gold mine in the country’s Vayots Dzor region, has ... ... important for Armenia. ‘The development of the Amoulsar mine is one of such megaprojects. Another megaproject is the North-South road and the third one is the Academic City,’ the Minister stated, adding that private companies often prefer to turn to the ...
12/28/2024Armenian government amends loan agreement with EDB on allocation of $200 million from ESDF for construction of Kajaran tunnel
On Friday, the Armenian government approved the proposal to sign an additional agreement No. 1 to the agreement between the Republic of Armenia ... ... connecting the borders of Armenia with neighboring Iran and Georgia. The tunnel will reduce the time to travel this section of the road corridor by 50% and increase the average speed from 50 km/h to 80 km/h. The construction work will take about 6 years to ...
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