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Preserving Armenia's Cultural Heritage: Unique Monasteries and Historical Sites Documented (VIDEO)
... cultural monuments. YEREVAN, February 5. /ARKA/. Starting in 2023, the Identity Foundation began documenting Armenia's centuries-old monasteries, churches, and cultural monuments. Young people, united by the Foundation's vision, traverse rugged roads, mountains, and forests to document historical monuments. Subsequent filming has documented Arakelots Monastery, Yenokavan Chapel, Samson Bridge, Kayan Fortress, Shativank, Zorats Temple, and other monuments of great cultural value. The Identity ...
02/05/2026Armenia Invites World Bank President to 2026 Crossroads of Peace Investment Forum
Armenia has extended an invitation to World Bank President Ajay Banga to take part in the Crossroads of Peace Investment Forum, which is set to occur in the country in 2026. YEREVAN, February 2. /ARKA/. Armenia has extended an invitation to World Bank President Ajay Banga to take part in the Crossroads of Peace Investment Forum, which is set ...
02/02/2026Pashinyan describes TRIPP as more economic than political project
... in Washington on August 8, 2025. On December 10, Pashinyan revealed that the Armenian-American joint venture "TRIPP Company," to be registered in Armenia, would be granted the rights to develop essential infrastructure, including railways, roads, oil and gas pipelines, and fiber-optic cables. The construction and implementation phase is set to commence in 2026. After their meeting in Washington on January 13, Armenian Foreign Minister Ararat Mirzoyan and US Secretary of State Marco Rubio ...
01/21/2026Armenia and United States of America release joint statement on TRIPP project
... infrastructure operations · Manage the TRIPP route as part of an integrated system Development rights may cover but not be limited to: · Rail infrastructure – railways, terminals, stations, rolling stock facilities · Road infrastructure – highways, roads, bridges, tunnels · Energy infrastructure – electrical transmission, oil pipelines, gas pipelines · Digital infrastructure – fiber optic networks · Supporting infrastructure – administrative facilities, utilities, safety and security systems in accordance with Armenian law The TRIPP Development Company may collect and retain revenues from various sources to include but not limited to: · Infrastructure access fees · Commercial activities within the transit route ...
01/14/2026Top 10 Most Significant Economic Events in Armenia in 2025
... Washington on August 8, 2025. On December 10, Pashinyan announced that the right to develop the necessary infrastructure—railways, roads, oil and gas pipelines, and fiber-optic cables—would be awarded to the Armenian-American joint venture, TRIPP Company,... ... investment programs, violations of deadlines and procedures for connecting new subscribers, and violations of construction and fire safety regulations during the construction and renovation of certain facilities. The commission also claims that ENA provided ...
01/12/2026Armenia approves Strategic Tourism Development Program for 2026-2030
... legislative ones. Furthermore, the document allows for the coordination and resolution of a number of issues, such as upgrading roads leading to tourist sites, maintaining cleanliness, providing infrastructure for tourists (including restrooms), and others.... .... The second is enhancing international appeal by enhancing Armenia's image as a destination with a focus on hospitality and safety. The third is ensuring quality, which also includes providing a diverse and exceptional experience. The fourth is the social ...
01/08/2026Pashinyan: Importance of taxes for state is insufficiently understood in Armenia
... revenue collection is one of the pillars of any state," Pashinyan said at a meeting with the leadership and staff of the State Revenue Committee (SRC). He noted that ensuring the country's security, developing education and healthcare, and building roads directly depend on state budget revenues and the amount of expenditure it generates. As a clear example of the use of budget funds, the Prime Minister pointed to the universal health insurance system, scheduled to launch in 2026. "I believe ...
12/26/2025Armenian government’s fiscal policy is supportive of meeting priority spending needs, while preserving debt sustainability-IMF
... management. The authorities have already taken important steps in this regard, for instance, by introducing a three-year budget planning horizon which allows for better planning and implementation of investment, e.g., in infrastructure. In turn, new schools, roads and other infrastructure stimulates the economy and hence makes the country and its citizens richer. 'Building capacity, especially in line ministries, to align their medium-term strategic priorities with the three-year budget would further strengthen ...
12/23/2025Implementation of reforms to improve business environment and labor market could boost growth, says IMF Resident Representative in Armenia
... management. The authorities have already taken important steps in this regard, for instance, by introducing a three-year budget planning horizon which allows for better planning and implementation of investment, e.g., in infrastructure. In turn, new schools, roads and other infrastructure stimulates the economy and hence makes the country and its citizens richer. Building capacity, especially in line ministries, to align their medium-term strategic priorities with the three-year budget would further strengthen ...
12/22/2025Business project under Armenia's full jurisdiction is the "Trump Route," not the "Zangezur Corridor," says Rubinyan
... Minister Nikol Pashinyan declared that the Armenian-American joint venture TRIPP Company will carry out the Trump Route project. The joint venture will be registered in Armenia and will be empowered to develop the necessary infrastructure of railways and roads, oil and gas pipelines, and fiber-optic cables. According to Pashinyan, the implementation and construction phase will begin as early as 2026.-0-
12/16/2025Armenia will benefit more from TRIPP than other countries – US Ambassador
... declaration signed in Washington on August 8, 2025. On December 10, Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan announced that the Armenian-American joint venture, TRIPP Company, would be awarded the right to develop the necessary infrastructure—railways, roads, oil and gas pipelines, and fiber-optic cables—and would be registered in Armenia. The implementation and construction phase is scheduled to begin in 2026.-0-
12/16/2025The Armenian-American joint venture TRIPP Company will implement the Trump Route project – Pashinyan
... network development project, Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan announced. "TRIPP Company is an Armenian-American joint venture that will be registered in Armenia and will be authorized to develop the necessary infrastructure of railways and roads, oil and gas pipelines, and fiber-optic cables. We will move to the implementation and construction phase next year," he said, speaking at the German Council on Foreign Relations. The Prime Minister stated that the implementation of this project,...
12/10/2025Armenia aligns its motor transport regulations with EAEU and international standards
... synchronizing its motor transport regulations with EAEU and international standards. At its session on Thursday, the National Assembly approved the Agreement on Permissible Weights, Axle Loads, Load Capacity, and Dimensions of Vehicles Traveling on the Roads of EAEU Member Statesя According to Armen Simonyan, Deputy Minister of Territorial Administration and Infrastructure of Armenia, Armenia finds it beneficial to align its current legal regulations in the motor transport sector with those of EAEU ...
12/04/2025Turkey Weighs Opening Armenia Border that’s Shut Since the 90s
... on Saturday and met in the Armenian border city of Gyumri to advance plans to restore the Kars–Gyumri rail link, Turkey’s Foreign Ministry said. Replacing the tracks could take as long as five months, the people said. Turkey is also building new roads in the area for border patrols, local officials said. Formalizing the peace agreement would help bring stability to a region that’s a vital crossroads for energy pipelines carrying oil and gas from the Caspian Sea region and central Asia to Europe,...
12/03/2025Armenia is discussing parameters of vehicles traveling through Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU)
... "On Road Transport" and related laws, as well as the ratification of the aforementioned agreement, discussed in the second reading. "The draft law defines the permissible weight, axle loads, and dimensions of vehicles traveling on the roads of EAEU member states that are part of Eurasian transport corridors and routes," said Armen Simonyan, Deputy Minister of Territorial Administration and Infrastructure of the Republic of Armenia, at a commission meeting on Monday. According ...
11/25/2025Armenia proposes deferring payment of taxes and duties at border
... for emissions that exceed the established limits. Furthermore, it is proposed to exempt road taxpayers—owners of commercial vehicles not registered in Armenia—from road tax during periods when their vehicles cannot leave Armenia due to impassable roads. As Hamlet Sahakyan, Deputy Head of the State Revenue Committee, previously mentioned, these amendments aim to alleviate congestion at land border crossings while collecting taxes and fees from incoming vehicles.-0-
11/13/2025Construction of "Trump Route" in Armenia to begin in the second half of 2026 – Pashinyan
... contingent upon various factors. Everything is clearly illustrated on the map, but the terrain will necessitate its own adjustments," the prime minister observed. Concerning the road segment, Pashinyan indicated that it is highly probable that all roads leading west and east will be integrated with the North-South international motor transport corridor.-0-
11/12/2025Armenian government will allocate 8.43 billion drams for Kajaran-Agarak section of North-South road corridor
... drams are planned for the construction of the northern section of the Sisian-Kajaran highway, and 8.7 million drams for the safety assessment of the Bargushat tunnel project on the Sisian-Qajaran highway. Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan, for his part,... ... road, which will increase the speed limit from 50 km/h to 100 km/h. km/h. The project will include three-lane asphalt concrete roads, five tunnels (including one in the Bargushat area), 11 bridges, 68 barriers, and 43 retaining walls. The project is scheduled ...
11/06/2025Armenia will begin construction of the Kajaran tunnel in 2026 and complete a number of key road projects: Minister
... Kajaran-Agarak road will continue," Khudatyan said. About the Kajaran Tunnel It was previously reported that a tender for the construction of the approximately 7-kilometer Kajaran tunnel and the reconstruction of approximately 4-kilometer access roads was announced as part of Tranche 4 of the International North-South Transport Corridor. The Armenian government approved a $200 million loan agreement with the Eurasian Fund for Stabilization and Development (EFSD) for the construction of this tunnel....
10/28/2025Volume of EFSD programs in Armenia's 2026 budget is 37.2 billion drams, according to the Ministry of Finance
... provided by loans from the EBRD, EIB, and EFSD, as well as the Armenian government. The goal is to construct a new 60-kilometer section of the road, which will increase the speed limit from 50 to 100 km/h. The project includes three-lane asphalt concrete roads, five tunnels (one of which is located near Bargushat), 11 bridges, 68 barriers, and 43 retaining walls. The project is expected to be completed in November 2032. It was previously reported that the Armenian government approved a $200 million loan ...
10/27/2025Without synchronized launch of communications, regional infrastructure will not be fully operational: Grigoryan on TRIPP project
... Armenian Deputy Prime Minister Mher Grigoryan in a commentary regarding the progress of the TRIPP project. "The type, form, and content of the infrastructure are being thoroughly discussed. This encompasses all forms of communications: energy, roads, and railways. The railway (through Armenian Syunik region) spans a length of 42-43 km. The remaining infrastructure still necessitates technical evaluation and business planning," Grigoryan mentioned in an interview with Radio Azatutyun. He ...
10/27/2025New infrastructure will be built in the region if necessary: Foreign Minister on lifting Armenia's blockade after 30 years of isolation
... parliamentary discussion of the 2026 draft state budget. According to him, the infrastructure through which these communications are to be laid will also be commissioned and used by the Republic of Armenia. The minister emphasized that the unblocked roads, including the Azerbaijan-Nakhichevan section passing through Armenia, will operate entirely under Armenia's jurisdiction, and "all pretensions about communications being controlled by third countries have vanished." Regarding the implementation ...
10/27/2025Armenia Ready to Ensure Truck Transit from Turkey to Azerbaijan and Back – Pashinyan
... Azerbaijan and back along the Margara-Yeghegnadzor-Sisian-Goris route, Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan announced during a parliamentary discussion of the 2026 draft state budget. "This is the only option we can implement right now. Our roads to Goris and Kornidzor are in good condition, and we can ensure transit. The first shipment of wheat from Kazakhstan to Armenia via Azerbaijan is currently in the process. It will be transported by rail through Azerbaijan and Georgia," Pashinyan ...
10/27/20252.9 billion drams will be allocated for road repairs in Armenia
... allocate 2.9 billion drams for road repairs. YEREVAN, October 23. /ARKA/. At a meeting on Thursday, the Armenian government approved a decision to allocate 2.9 billion drams for road repairs. "These funds are planned to be used to repair 57 km of roads. Some of the work has already been completed, while markings are underway in other sections," said RA Minister of Territorial Administration and Infrastructure David Khudatyan. According to him, 400 km of roads were repaired and built in 2025....
10/23/2025Pashinyan: Armenia is prepared to facilitate cargo transit through Turkey to Azerbaijan and vice versa
... statement during his address at the 5th Silk Road Forum in Tbilisi, Georgia. "We are equipped not only politically but also technically to facilitate the transit of trucks through Turkey to Azerbaijan and vice versa at this moment. In Armenia, the roads and border infrastructure are ready for this along the Margara, Yeghegnadzor, Sisian, and Goris routes," Pashinyan remarked. He further noted that Armenia is also politically prepared to enable cargo transit from Nakhichevan to Azerbaijan and ...
10/22/2025Opening borders with Azerbaijan and Turkey will allow Armenia to reduce import costs – Papoyan
... outcomes of this endeavor: enhancing security and broadening economic opportunities. "Moreover, a secure environment will facilitate more efficient economic performance," Papoyan remarked. He also shared insights from his article, "Crossroads of Peace: Advancing Regional Integration and Global Trade Through Post-Conflict Cooperation," which was published in the Journal of Liberty and International Affairs. Papoyan cautioned against politicizing these matters. "If, for instance,...
09/24/2025Armenia and Iran sign documents on cooperation in a number of areas
... Science, Culture and Sports and the IR Ministry of Cooperation, Labor and Social Welfare in the field of vocational education and training for 2025-2029. The Head of the Armenian Committee on Urban Development, Yegiaz Vardanyan, and the Minister of Roads and Urban Development of the Islamic Republic of Iran, Farzaneh Sadeghi, signed a Memorandum of Understanding “On Cooperation in the Field of Urban Development and Construction” between their departments. Armenian Deputy Minister of Health Armen ...
08/19/2025Iran and Armenia are set to execute a strategic transit initiative that will link Persian Gulf with Black Sea
Iran and Armenia are in the process of implementing a strategic transit project designed to connect the Persian Gulf with the Black Sea, as stated by Iranian Minister of Roads and Urban Development Farzaneh Sadegh, who is currently in Yerevan leading a delegation alongside President Masoud Pezeshkian. YEREVAN, August 19. /ARKA/. Iran and Armenia are in the process of implementing a strategic transit project designed ...
08/19/2025Armenia and Iran agree to review their tariff policies regarding transportation of transit cargo
... a working group to tackle this matter in the near future, as reported by the press service of the Ministry of Territorial Administration and Infrastructure of Armenia following Minister David Khudatyan's meeting with Farzaneh Sadegh, the Minister of Roads and Urban Development of the Islamic Republic of Iran, which occurred the previous day in Yerevan. YEREVAN, August 19. /ARKA/. Armenia and Iran intend to evaluate their tariff policies related to the transportation of transit cargo and have ...
08/19/2025Trump Route promises Armenia major investments, financial benefits, economic development - Pashinyan
... blockade, Armenia will be unblocked as a result of the agreements made in Washington. This unblocking will adhere to the principles of territorial integrity, sovereignty, jurisdiction, and the inviolability of borders; it is under these principles that the roads between Armenia and Azerbaijan should be opened," Pashinyan remarked. The Prime Minister emphasized that this entails the need to first clarify, delimit, and demarcate the state border between Armenia and Azerbaijan in the context of restoring ...
08/18/2025There is nothing tragic for Armenia in the initialed text of the peace treaty with Azerbaijan - Minister of Territorial Administration
... used to the fact that comments will be made on this document until the moment comes to present a roadmap for the implementation of the signed document,” Khudatyan noted at a press briefing on Thursday. According to him, Armenia receives unblocked roads from the initialed agreement with Azerbaijan, while maintaining territorial integrity and sovereignty, which is important in terms of the development. “At this stage, sufficient information and comments have already been provided, I have nothing ...
08/14/2025Agenda of Washington talks between Pashinyan, Trump and Aliyev and the documents that may be signed have been made public
... Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev "to promote peace, prosperity, and economic cooperation in the region." A number of documents are planned to be signed during the meeting between Pashinyan and Trump on energy, artificial intelligence, and the Crossroads of Peace project. According to Public Television correspondent Maya Khachatryan in Washington, a peace document between Armenia and Azerbaijan will be signed following the meeting. Pashinyan's delegation includes the Minister of Foreign Affairs,...
08/08/2025Armenian Investigative Committee exposes plans of "Sacred Struggle" movement to seize power
... actions aimed at seizing power in the country. "In order to realize their criminal intent to seize power, the members of the criminal group planned to commit terrorist acts. In particular, they were going to mine tunnels in Yerevan and on other roads in the republic, stage dozens of traffic accidents on large, busy streets and avenues. They also planned to paralyze traffic throughout the country by damaging or setting fire to vehicles, as well as to carry out explosions, fire at the walls of ...
06/25/2025People in need will be provided with jobs in Armenia, employers will receive compensation
... infrastructure, including the repair of social infrastructure facilities (schools, kindergartens, medical institutions, social protection institutions, cultural centers) and the improvement of adjacent territories, inter-municipal and intra-municipal roads, highways, sidewalks, parks, gardens, playgrounds. They will be able to provide social and household services, including the provision of non-professional services (care and maintenance) to lonely elderly people and other persons in need of care....
06/20/2025Armenian exporters and importers face serious problems due to Israel-Iran standoff
... economic entities have faced difficulties. This was stated by Armenian Economy Minister Gevorg Papoyan during an extraordinary meeting of the NA Standing Committee on Economic Affairs. "Cargo is delayed in the Iranian port of Bandar Abbas, on the roads. We have problems with exports. Our importers from Iran or through Iran are currently facing numerous problems. We hope that the standoff will end and we will be able to trade freely through the territory of friendly Iran, as before," Papoyan ...
06/16/2025Armenian 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 ...
06/05/2025New tariffs for parking on the "red lines" in Yerevan were introduced to relieve the center - explanation of the city hall
... 2024); the city hall will challenge this decision. According to Hetq news agency, the court did not agree that the city administration justified the increase in fees by improving the quality of services and the intention to relieve congestion on the roads. About the new rates Since January 1, 2024, Yerevan has set increased parking rates, which are calculated depending on the city zones. In zone "A", parking rates were set at: 300 drams per hour, 2,000 drams per day, 5,000 drams per week,...
06/03/2025Program for housing affordability and infrastructure development in border areas of Armenia discussed in government
... visits to Lori and Tavush regions and gave specific instructions to those in charge. Speaking about the parallel implementation 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. This should be carried out simultaneously with the establishment of the educational process and the introduction of the ...
05/06/2025Armenia to receive up to 236 million euros from EIB for construction of Sisian-Kajaran highway
... the EU. Over the past decade, the Bank has financed a range of projects: from infrastructure and small businesses to water 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
... announced in Armenia, the Road Department Foundation of the Armenian Ministry of Territorial Administration and Infrastructure reports. It is noted that the tender for the construction of the Kajaran tunnel, about 7 km long, and the reconstruction of access roads to it, about 4 km long, has been announced within the framework of Tranche 4 of the International North-South Transport Corridor. The deadline for submitting applications is July 22, 2025. Earlier, it was reported that the Armenian government approved ...
04/24/2025WB to provide $100 mln to Armenia to increase the role of tourism in economy and remove barriers
... in seven prioritized areas across the country. The Tourism and Regional Infrastructure Improvement Project aims to address key constraints in Armenia's tourism sector. Over 1 million residents and visitors annually are expected to benefit from better roads, improved access to urban infrastructure services and enhanced tourism experiences in the project areas. Through the promotion of tourism practices that provide more durable returns and the improvement of business and professional skills within ...
04/18/2025Azerbaijan 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
... salaries. “Today, there 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 a 576% increase. This figure excludes the North-South Highway and subsidized programs,” he said. An additional 100 billion drams went to leasing and agricultural support programs. Between 2018 and 2024, 271 billion drams ...
04/15/2025Pashinyan 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 necessary preparatory work for the implementation of the Crossroads of Peace ...
03/27/2025Armenian government allocates over 2 billion drams for subvention programs in the regions
... clarifying that these programs are not related to subvention financing. Khudatyan also reported that work on two transport infrastructure projects began in 2024 and is expected to be completed this year. Additionally, it is planned to repair 500 km of roads, with around 280 km undergoing major repairs and the remainder receiving medium repairs. ($1 = 391.80 drams).
03/27/2025Armenia denies Azerbaijan's false accusations of ceasefire violations - Mirzoyan
... communications," said Foreign Minister Mirzoyan. He noted that the issue of communications extends beyond the borders of these two countries. To connect to regional and global logistics routes and contribute to them, Armenia initiated the "Crossroads of Peace" program – a project aimed at forming a comprehensive structure for regional communications, including roads, railways, pipelines, and energy networks. In order to increase predictability and strengthen mutual trust, Armenia has ...
03/20/2025Electric buses, new depot, and metro modernization: Yerevan Municipality discussed projects with ADB
... years, with an interest rate of 1.3%. ] The program envisages the construction of a new transport hub between Isakov and Arshakunyats Avenues, which will connect 3 administrative districts of Yerevan and significantly reduce 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 in transport, public ...
03/19/2025Yerevan has no unilateral obligations regarding the opening of communications-MFA
... said in an interview with Armenpress. She recalled that Armenia proposed to launch Zangelan-Meghri-Ordubad-Yeraskh railway 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, to say the least," Badalyan said. Earlier, Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan confirmed his readiness to open all communications ...
03/19/2025Armenia invites France to participate in the construction of the North-South highway tunnel
... Financing will be carried out partly by 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 tunnels (including one in the Bargushat area), 11 bridges, 68 fences and 43 retaining walls. The project is scheduled for completion in November 2032.-0-
03/06/2025Armenian PM confirms Yerevan's readiness to open all communication roads for Azerbaijan
... are open to Armenia or to those who pass through Armenia (neither roads, railroads, pipelines, power lines, nor cables). * All roads in Armenia are open to Azerbaijan * Armenia can open three checkpoints on the border with Azerbaijan in 1-2 weeks so that ... ... and passengers can enter the territory of Armenia and move to its exclave Nakhichevan and Turkey. * Armenia will ensure the safety of these cargo transportation. In order to avoid psychological difficulties of Azerbaijani drivers, these cargo transportations ...
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