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Armenia-Greece and Armenia-Greece-Cyprus defense cooperation programs for 2025 signed in Athens
Bilateral consultations between Armenia and Greece, as well as trilateral consultations involving Armenia, Greece, and Cyprus on defense issues, took place yesterday in Athens, according to the press service of the Armenian Defense Ministry. YEREVAN, December 20. /ARKA/. Bilateral consultations between Armenia and Greece, as well as trilateral consultations involving Armenia, Greece, and Cyprus on defense issues, took place yesterday in Athens, according to the press service ...
12/20/2024Epidemiologist evaluates the risk of a “mild covid” epidemic in Armenia
The “mild COVID epidemic” that recently began in Russia does not pose any threat to Armenia and will not have catastrophic consequences, said Aida Hovhannisyan, an epidemiologist at the National Center for Disease Control and Prevention of the Ministry of Health, in an interview with Novosti-Armenia news agency. YEREVAN, December 20. /ARKA/. The “mild COVID epidemic” that recently began in Russia does not pose any threat to Armenia and will not have catastrophic consequences, said ...
12/20/2024Armenian Consulate General in Aleppo to resume work from 19 December - Foreign Ministry
The Armenian Consulate General in the Syrian city of Aleppo will resume its work from December 19, the Armenian Foreign Ministry said on Wednesday. YEREVAN, 18 December. /ARKA/. The Armenian Consulate General in the Syrian city of Aleppo will resume its work from December 19, the Armenian Foreign Ministry said on Wednesday. Earlier it was reported that due to the ...
12/18/2024Armenia and Iran discuss expanding cooperation in tourism
... Economy Minister Gevorg Papoyan discussed prospects for cooperation in the tourism sector with a delegation led by Iranian Minister of Cultural Heritage, Tourism, and Handicrafts Seyed Reza Salehi-Amiri on Wednesday, the press service of the Armenian Ministry of Economy reported. YEREVAN, December 18. /ARKA/. Armenian Economy Minister Gevorg Papoyan discussed prospects for cooperation in the tourism sector with a delegation led by Iranian Minister of Cultural Heritage, Tourism, and Handicrafts ...
12/18/2024Papikyan discusses defense cooperation with French Senate representatives
..., Defense Minister Suren Papikyan met with Cédric Perrin, Chairman of the Committee on Foreign Affairs, Defense, and Armed Forces of the French Senate, along with several other Senate representatives, as reported by the press service of the Defense Ministry. YEREVAN, December 18. /ARKA/. On December 17, during a working visit to France, Defense Minister Suren Papikyan met with Cédric Perrin, Chairman of the Committee on Foreign Affairs, Defense, and Armed Forces of the French Senate, along ...
12/18/2024Papikyan and Lecornu discuss Armenia-France defense cooperation
Armenian Defense Minister Suren Papikyan met with French Armed Forces Minister Sébastien Lecornu on Tuesday to discuss current aspects of bilateral cooperation in the defense sector, according to the press service of the Armenian Defense Ministry. YEREVAN, December 18. /ARKA/. Armenian Defense Minister Suren Papikyan met with French Armed Forces Minister Sébastien Lecornu on Tuesday to discuss current aspects of bilateral cooperation in the defense sector, according to the press ...
12/18/2024Armenia and UAE to strengthen trade, tourism, and tech ties
Armenian Foreign Minister Ararat Mirzoyan met on Tuesday with Anwar Gargash, the diplomatic adviser to the President of the United Arab Emirates, according to the press service of the Foreign Ministry. YEREVAN, December 17. /ARKA/. Armenian Foreign Minister Ararat Mirzoyan met on Tuesday with Anwar Gargash, the diplomatic adviser to the President of the United Arab Emirates, according to the press service of the Foreign Ministry. Mirzoyan ...
12/17/2024Armenia and Iran's Isfahan discuss jewelry cooperation
... Talay Minai, Executive Director of the Isfahan Gold and Jewelry Export Consortium and Chairman of the Board of the Isfahan Gold, Jewelry, Silver, and Precious Stones Exporters and Manufacturers Association. According to the press service of the Armenian Ministry of Economy, the parties discussed potential cooperation in the jewelry sector, including joint production and exporting finished products to international markets. Zakaryan emphasized the ministry's willingness to develop and implement joint ...
12/17/2024About 15% of Armenia's labour resources underutilized: employment strategy for 2025-2031 presented
Unemployment in Armenia has both seasonal and structural character, says the employment strategy for 2025-2031 prepared by the Ministry of Labour and Social Affairs. YEREVAN, 16 December. /ARKA/. Unemployment in Armenia has both seasonal and structural character, says the employment strategy for 2025-2031 prepared by the Ministry of Labour and Social Affairs. The reason ...
12/16/2024Armenia's trade turnover with EEU countries in January-October exceeded $11bn. - Ministry of Economy
Armenia's trade with Eurasian Economic Union’s (EEU) member states exceeded the threshold of $11 billion in the first 10 months of 2024, against $3.4 billion for the whole of 2023, Armenian Deputy Economy Minister Narek Hovakimyan said on Monday. YEREVAN, 16 December. /ARKA/. Armenia's trade with Eurasian Economic Union’s (EEU) member states exceeded the threshold of $11 billion in the first 10 months of 2024, against $3.4 billion for the whole of 2023, Armenian Deputy Economy Minister Narek...
12/16/2024Armenian defense minister talks cooperation with French military advisor
... Defense Minister Suren Papikyan discussed defense cooperation between the two countries with the French President's military adviser, head of the military cabinet, Army General Fabien Mandon, on Monday. As reported by the press service of the Armenian Ministry of Defense, all areas of cooperation were discussed in detail, including military education, training programs, consultations, and military-technical matters. Regional and international security issues were also discussed, with both sides presenting ...
12/16/2024Rubinyan: Russia leaving South Caucasus on its own
... accusations. Not to mention that the comparison between the contexts of Syria and the South Caucasus is completely inappropriate," the Deputy speaker of the National Assembly emphasized. As stated by Mikhail Galuzin, Deputy Head of the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, at the end of November, Moscow remains committed to the full range of agreements with Yerevan and does not renounce its obligations to its allies, including in the military-political sphere. He also mentioned the Russian efforts ...
12/13/2024Armenian Economy Minister shares plans to develop Amulsar gold mine after EDB withdraws from the project
... impossible to imagine a few years ago. However, now it is quite possible. There are also certain issues related to risk containment,’ the minister said. Papoyan added that in order to better assess the risks associated with the Amulsar project, the Ministry of Economy has ordered a study from an auditing company, which is expected to arrive within a week. In February 2023, Armenia, EDB and mine owner Lydian Armenia signed a Memorandum of Understanding, according to which the parties were to attract ...
12/12/2024Armenia extends housing program for retired military
... apartments with state support. This decision was made at a meeting of the government on Thursday. This program has been active since 2019. For this purpose, 5.7 billion drams were transferred to the off-budget deposit account opened for the Armenian Ministry of Defense. The program remained valid until December 1, 2024. As of September 10, 2024, applications of some 657 beneficiaries had been approved. The total amount of assistance was 5.69 billion drams. Of this, 564 families received non-repayable ...
12/12/2024Armenia and Italy sign 2025 defense cooperation program
The defense cooperation program between Armenia and Italy for 2025 was signed on Thursday in Yerevan, according to the press service of the Armenian Ministry of Defense. YEREVAN, December 12. /ARKA/. The defense cooperation program between Armenia and Italy for 2025 was signed on Thursday in Yerevan, according to the press service of the Armenian Ministry of Defense. The document outlines a range ...
12/12/2024Agro-sector and investments: Armenia and China discuss strengthening trade and economic ties
Armenian-Chinese trade and economic relations were discussed by Armenian Deputy Minister of Economy Tatevik Sargsyan and the delegation of China's Ministry of Commerce at a meeting held yesterday at the Armenian Ministry of Economy. YEREVAN, December 12. /ARKA/. Armenian-Chinese trade and economic relations were discussed by Armenian Deputy Minister of Economy Tatevik Sargsyan and the delegation ...
12/12/2024EBRD and EU, together with Galt & Taggart and Ameria Management Advisory launch a programme to support the Armenian capital market
... implementation, the development of the securities market in Armenia is expected. When we started in Georgia, the number of issuers was quite small, but we managed to double it. We are aiming to do the same in Armenia," Akhalkatsi said. Armenian ministry of economy highlights issues in the capital market Deputy Minister of Economy of Armenia, Sevak Mikaelyan, stated that the Armenian government considers the capital market one of its most important priorities. “There are many problems in the ...
12/11/2024Armenia and France sign defence cooperation programme for 2025
... Armenia and France, which includes dozens of measures in almost all aspects of the armed forces' activities, was signed on Tuesday in Yerevan following strategic defence consultations between the two countries, the press service of the Armenian defence ministry reported. YEREVAN, 10 December. /ARKA/. The 2025 defence cooperation programme between Armenia and France, which includes dozens of measures in almost all aspects of the armed forces' activities, was signed on Tuesday in Yerevan following ...
12/11/2024Armenia to receive $100m from World Bank for creation of tourism clusters
... Papoyan stressed that the World Bank's money will be used to create tourism clusters in the regions of the country to stimulate the development of the field and contribute to the economic progress of the country. According to the press service of the Ministry of Economy, the interlocutors discussed the prospects of development of Armenia's tourism industry and new opportunities of international cooperation. The Minister noted that the government plans to develop the potential of the sector through ...
12/10/2024Head of developers' association expects no drop in Armenia's real estate prices
... will ensure that the cost of construction does not decrease. Given that production costs remain high, the final price for the consumer will also not change," Grigoryan said. The "Macroeconomic Development Review: October 2024" by the Ministry of Finance of Armenia states that real estate prices in Armenia continued to rise in September, but the growth slowed compared to August. The average market price growth for apartments in multi-apartment buildings in Yerevan ranged from 0.4% ...
12/10/2024WB may assist Armenia in expanding tourism clusters in the country
Armenian Minister of Economy Gevorg Papoyan discussed on Friday with World Bank Senior Disaster Risk Management Specialist Tawadzwa Dube the implementation of a number of projects, the press service of the Ministry of Economy reported. YEREVAN, 6 December. /ARKA/. Armenian Minister of Economy Gevorg Papoyan discussed on Friday with World Bank Senior Disaster Risk Management Specialist Tawadzwa Dube the implementation of a number of projects, the press ...
12/06/2024Armenia records slower growth in real estate prices in September – Finance Ministry
... compared to August. YEREVAN, December 6. /ARKA/. Real estate prices in Armenia continued to rise in September, although the growth slowed compared to August. This is mentioned in the “Review of Macroeconomic Developments: October 2024” by the Ministry of Finance of Armenia. It is noted that the growth in average market prices for apartments in multi-apartment buildings in Yerevan compared to August ranged from 0.4% to 1.2%, depending on the administrative district, and compared to September ...
12/06/2024Pashinyan fires heads of Enforcement and Probation services
... Enforcement Officer by Prime Minister's decision of 26 January 2023, while Nikoyan was appointed head of the Probation Service on 18 September 2023. Pashinyan also appointed Nelli Davtyan as new head of the Migration and Citizenship Service of the Interior Ministry. She has replaced Armen Ghazaryan, who was appointed Deputy Minister of Internal Affairs on 27 November.
12/06/2024US Secretary of Defence expresses support for Armenia's aspiration to achieve long-term peace in the region
... Lloyd J. Austin III hosted Armenian Defense Minister Suren Papikyan at the Pentagon on Thursday. The two leaders met to discuss the strategic relationship between the U.S. and Armenia, which includes a longstanding partnership between Armenia's Defense Ministry and the Kansas National Guard. "Your visit is historic," Austin said as he welcomed his counterpart. "Armenia extended its hand to the United States and I'm proud to host you here today," Armenian Defense Ministry quoted ...
12/06/2024Armenia temporarily bans export of iron and non-alloy steel to third countries
... non-alloy steel, alloy ingots or steel in other primary forms, unprocessed aluminum, aluminum powders and other materials. The ban comes into force on January 1, 2025 and is valid until July 1, 2025. The decision also specifies the need to transfer to the Ministry of Economy, the right to issue licenses that regulate the legal relations between the state and economic entities, mutual obligations regarding export of the above-mentioned goods to third countries.-0-
12/05/2024Armenia's unemployment drops 9.3%, hired workers rise 5.6% in September - Ministry of Finance
... while the number of hired workers increased by 5.6% to 776,814, mainly due to the growth in the number of workers in the construction, trade, and education sectors. This is stated in the “Review of Macroeconomic Developments: October 2024” by the Ministry of Finance of Armenia. It is also noted that, under the conditions of high economic activity in September compared to the same month last year, the average nominal wage in Armenia increased by 6.8%, reaching 279,279 drams. At the same time, wages ...
12/05/2024Armenia's economic activity slows in October due to services sector slowdown – Finance Ministry
... Armenia in October stood at 4.2%, slowing by 2.8 percentage points compared to September, primarily due to the slowdown in the growth rate of the services sector. This is stated in the “Review of Macroeconomic Developments: October 2024” by the Ministry of Finance of Armenia. "As a result, economic activity increased by 8.1% in January-October," the study says. It is noted that the growth in the industrial sector, which began in November last year, sharply slowed in April-May, primarily ...
12/05/2024Meeting of Armenia and Azerbaijan foreign ministers in Malta not planned – Badalyan
... meeting between the foreign ministers of Armenia and Azerbaijan, Ararat Mirzoyan and Jeyhun Bayramov, is not planned during the OSCE ministerial conference being held in Malta. This was stated to Lurer.am by the press secretary of the Armenian Foreign Ministry, Ani Badalyan. Mirzoyan is on a working visit to Malta to participate in a conference from December 4 to 5.
12/05/2024Armenian Foreign Minister highlights Yerevan's efforts to normalize relations with Baku at a meeting with new head of EU diplomacy
Armenian Foreign Minister Ararat Mirzoyan and Vice-President of the European Commission, EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Kaja Kallas had a meeting on the sidelines of the OSCE Ministerial Forum in Malta, the Armenian Foreign Ministry reported. YEREVAN, December 5. /ARKA/. Armenian Foreign Minister Ararat Mirzoyan and Vice-President of the European Commission, EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Kaja Kallas had a meeting on the sidelines of the ...
12/05/2024Ardshinbank Partners with the European Investment Bank to Improve Climate Risk Management
... financial ecosystem that prioritizes sustainability, responsibility, and long-term growth. The EIB Greening Financial Systems technical assistance programme is funded by the International Climate Initiative (IKI) Fund on behalf of the German Federal Ministry of Economic Affairs and Climate Action (BMWK). The programme is BMWK’s and the EIB’s joint contribution to the work of the NDC Partnership, specifically the Readiness Support for Greening Central Banks initiative. Ardshinbank is the leading ...
12/05/2024Armenia boosts defense to support education development - Finance Minister
... defense capability to be able to build schools and develop the education sector, which is the most important investment for ensuring Armenia's long-term development,” the minister emphasized. In addition, Hovhannisyan stated that the budget for the Ministry of Education, Science, Culture, and Sports for 2025 has also been increased by 107 billion drams. As part of this, an unprecedented program to simultaneously build 153 schools is planned. About the Draft State Budget for 2025 On December 4, 2024,...
12/05/2024Foreign Ministers of Armenia and Georgia discuss cooperation with EU and regional issues
... jointly in the directions defined by the strategic partnership declared between the two countries in January this year, aimed at ensuring the well-being of the peoples of the two neighboring countries and stability in the region, the Armenian Foreign Ministry reported. Ararat Mirzoyan and Maka Botchorishvili exchanged views on issues on cooperation with the EU. Minister Mirzoyan presented the steps undertaken towards developing the Armenia-EU new partnership agenda. The Foreign Ministers of Armenia ...
12/05/2024Yerevan's participation in Rome Statute harms Armenia's relations with Russia - Zakharova
... in the Rome Statute ‘against the background of quasi-orders’ issued in The Hague for the arrest of a number of Russian officials causes direct damage to Russian-Armenian relations not only symbolically, but also quite practically, Russian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Maria Zakharova said. YEREVAN, 4 December. /ARKA/. Yerevan's participation in the Rome Statute ‘against the background of quasi-orders’ issued in The Hague for the arrest of a number of Russian officials causes direct damage ...
12/04/2024Mirzoyan to participate in OSCE ministerial council meeting in Malta
Armenian Foreign Minister Ararat Mirzoyan will pay a working visit to Malta from December 4 to 5 to attend the 31st meeting of the OSCE Ministerial Council, according to the press service of the Foreign Ministry. YEREVAN, December 4. /ARKA/. Armenian Foreign Minister Ararat Mirzoyan will pay a working visit to Malta from December 4 to 5 to attend the 31st meeting of the OSCE Ministerial Council, according to the press service of the Foreign Ministry....
12/04/2024EFSD and Armenian Ministry of Territorial Administration to assess condition of flood-damaged bridges in Lori and Tavush
The Eurasian Fund for Stabilisation and Development (EFSD) and the Armenian Ministry of Territorial Administration and Infrastructure are starting to assess the condition of bridges damaged by the May floods in Lori and Tavush marzes (provinces) of Armenia. YEREVAN, 4 December. /ARKA/. The Eurasian Fund for Stabilisation ...
12/04/2024Armenia to take part in largest “Gulfood-2025” exhibition in Dubai
Armenia will participate with a dedicated national pavilion at the largest exhibition of food products, soft drinks, and juices, "Gulfood-2025," which will take place from February 17 to 21 in Dubai, according to the Ministry of Economy of the Republic of Armenia. YEREVAN, December 3. /ARKA/. Armenia will participate with a dedicated national pavilion at the largest exhibition of food products, soft drinks, and juices, "Gulfood-2025," which will take ...
12/03/2024Armenian Defense Minister leaves for the US on a working visit
A delegation from the Armenian Ministry of Defense, led by Minister Suren Papikyan left for a working visit to the United States. YEREVAN, December 3. /ARKA/. A delegation from the Armenian Ministry of Defense, led by Minister Suren Papikyan left for a working visit to the United ...
12/03/2024Foreign Minister Mirzoyan explains the importance of Armenia's membership in International Criminal Court
... to actively contribute to the strengthening and advancement of the Court,’ Mirzoyan said. On December 2, within the framework of working visit to The Hague, Ararat Mirzoyan had a meeting with the President of ICC Tomoko Akane, the Armenian Foreign Ministry said. The interlocutors exchanged views on issues on cooperation between Armenia and the International Criminal Court since the country’s accession to the Court in February of this year. Minister Mirzoyan emphasized the commitment of Armenia ...
12/03/2024Opposition sues Armenian government and MFA over blocked access to Azerbaijan agreement
Four MPs from the opposition bloc "Armenia" have filed a lawsuit against the Armenian government and the Foreign Ministry over the ban on access to the draft peace treaty between Yerevan and Baku. YEREVAN, December 2. /ARKA/. Four MPs from the opposition bloc "Armenia" have filed a lawsuit against the Armenian government and the Foreign Ministry ...
12/02/2024Russia appoints new defence attaché to its embassy in Armenia
... Russian Ambassador to Armenia Sergey Kopyrkin and the newly appointed attaché of the Russian Embassy on defence issues Colonel Alexander Goryanov. Papikyan congratulated the attaché on his appointment and wished him effective work, the Armenian Defence Ministry's press service reported. During the meeting, the sides discussed bilateral agenda and regional security issues.-0-
11/29/2024Battle for growth or decline: Armenian Ministry of Economy accuses National Statistical Committee
In an interview with Civilnet, Armenian Economy Minister Gevorg Papoyan accused the National Statistical Committee of reporting low economic growth figures that do not reflect the reality. YEREVAN, November 29. /ARKA/. In an interview with Civilnet, Armenian Economy Minister Gevorg Papoyan accused the National Statistical Committee of reporting low economic growth figures that do not reflect the reality. According to his estimates, the reduction in the overall economic growth figure...
11/29/2024Armenia and Italy to strengthen defense cooperation within the EU and NATO
A delegation of the Armenian Ministry of Defense, led by Deputy Chief of the General Staff Karen Grigoryan, held discussions with the commander of the Italian Armed Forces’ engineering brigade on expanding and strengthening bilateral defense cooperation within the EU and NATO frameworks....
11/29/2024Mirzoyan and President of Finland discuss key Armenia-EU partnership agenda
Armenian Foreign Minister Ararat Mirzoyan met with Finnish President Alexander Stubb in Helsinki on Thursday, the press service of the Foreign Ministry reported. YEREVAN, November 29. /ARKA/. Armenian Foreign Minister Ararat Mirzoyan met with Finnish President Alexander Stubb in Helsinki on Thursday, the press service of the Foreign Ministry reported. The two sides discussed potential areas ...
11/29/2024Armenia to develop infrastructure for MICE forums – Tourism Committee head
... particularly to make Armenia an attractive platform for hosting international forums," Gevorgyan said. About the forum The MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, Exhibitions) forum will run until November 28, organized by the Tourism Committee of the Ministry of Economy of Armenia. Among the invited speakers are five international experts who will participate in panel discussions and interactive sessions. They will share their experience and ideas for the development of tourism products, hotels, and ...
11/28/2024Ministry of Internal Affairs expands cooperation with EU on visa liberalization
The cooperation between the Armenian Ministry of Internal Affairs and the EU Delegation to Armenia is both effective and strategic. YEREVAN, November 28. /ARKA/. The cooperation between the Armenian Ministry of Internal Affairs and the EU Delegation to Armenia is both effective and ...
11/28/2024Russia waits for response: Zakharova on delay in opening of Russian consulate in southern Armenia
The situation with the opening of the Russian consulate in Armenia's Kapan has not changed, Russian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Maria Zakharova said at a press briefing on Wednesday. YEREVAN, 27 November. /ARKA/. The situation with the opening of the Russian consulate in Armenia's Kapan has not changed, Russian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Maria Zakharova ...
11/27/2024Head of Armenian Migration Service appointed Deputy Minister of Internal Affairs
Arsen Ghazaryan, acting head of the Migration and Citizenship Service, an affiliation of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Armenia, has been appointed as new Deputy Minister of Internal Affairs. YEREVAN, November 27. /ARKA/. Arsen Ghazaryan, acting head of the Migration and Citizenship Service, an affiliation of the Ministry of Internal ...
11/27/2024Armenia welcomes ceasefire agreement reached between Lebanon and Israel
Armenia welcomes the ceasefire agreement reached between Lebanon and Israel, the press service of the Armenian Ministry of Foreign Affairs said. YEREVAN, November 27. /ARKA/. Armenia welcomes the ceasefire agreement reached between Lebanon and Israel, the press service of the Armenian Ministry of Foreign Affairs said. "The Armenian Ministry of Foreign ...
11/27/2024Armenian Foreign Minister will not take part in CSTO meeting
Armenian Foreign Minister Ararat Mirzoyan will not take part in the joint session of the Committee of Ministers of Foreign Affairs and Defence and Secretaries of the Security Council of the Collective Security Treaty Organization (CSTO), Armenian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Ani Badalyan revealed today. YEREVAN, 25 November. /ARKA/. Armenian Foreign Minister Ararat Mirzoyan will not take part in the joint session of the Committee of Ministers of Foreign Affairs and Defence and Secretaries of the Security ...
11/25/2024Over 460 new HIV cases detected in Armenia this year
In January-October 2024, 462 new cases of HIV infection were registered in Armenia, said Anna Mergelyan, head of the Monitoring and Evaluation Department at the National Center for Infectious Diseases of the Armenian Ministry of Health. YEREVAN, November 25. /ARKA/. In January-October 2024, some 462 new cases of HIV infection were registered in Armenia, said Anna Mergelyan, head of the Monitoring and Evaluation Department at the National Center for Infectious ...
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