The Government makes amendments to a number of programs implemented in the field of agriculture. More favorable conditions will be created, the circle of beneficiaries will be expanded
A regular Cabinet meeting took place today, chaired by Deputy Prime Minister of Armenia Mher Grigoryan. The government has made amendments to a number of decisions on programs aimed at the development of the agricultural sector. Particularly, due to the need to make amendments in the program of subsidizing interest rates for agricultural loans, the Government has made a relevant decision. Accordingly, it is envisaged to set the amount of loans provided within the framework of the program... more »
Deputy Prime Minister Mher Grigoryan received Ambassador of Iran
Deputy Prime Minister Mher Grigoryan received Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Islamic Republic of Iran to Armenia Abbas Badakhshan Zohouri. Welcoming the Ambassador, the Deputy Prime Minister highlighted the development of relations with Iran, a friendly country for Armenia, and the full realization of the existing trade and economic potential. During the meeting the interlocutors discussed the issues related to the organization of the forthcoming 17th sitting of... more »
Deputy PM Matevosyan and the Swedish Ambassador to Armenia underline the immediate repatriation of Armenian prisoners of war and civilian hostages held in Azerbaijan
Today, Deputy Prime Minister Hambardzum Matevosyan received the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Kingdom of Sweden to Armenia Patrik Svensson. The Deputy Prime Minister praised the positive dynamics in the Armenian-Swedish bilateral relations, highly assessed the Swedish Government's interest in contributing to the reform agenda of Armenia and the support provided during the 44-day war. Ambassador Svensson highlighted the partnership with Armenia and expressed the... more »
Deputy PM Hambardzum Matevosyan discusses the development programs of the capital with the Mayor of Yerevan
Today, Deputy Prime Minister Hambardzum Matevosyan received the newly elected Mayor of Yerevan Hrachya Sargsyan. Hambardzum Matevosyan congratulated the Mayor on assuming the responsible position and wished him fruitful work for the benefit of the residents of the capital. The agenda of the meeting referred to the implementation of a number of programs and works aimed at the development of Yerevan, which the Prime Minister of the Republic of Armenia Nikol Pashinyan had put forward... more »
The Netherlands will support Armenia in strengthening democratic institutions and economic development - Deputy Prime Minister Matevosyan meets with the Dutch Ambassador
The Netherlands will support the Government of Armenia in the areas of agriculture, strengthening of democratic institutions and protection of human rights, the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Kingdom of the Netherlands to Armenia Nico Schermers expressed such readiness today, during a meeting with the Deputy Prime Minister of the Republic of Armenia Hambardzum Matevosyan. Deputy Prime Minister Hambardzum Matevosyan welcomed the Ambassador, thanked the parliament... more »
Construction of kindergartens, renovation of streets, reconstruction of water supply and drainage systems: 1190 subsidy programs during the last four years
About 1190 subsidy programs were implemented in 2018-2021. This was announced on January 10 during the sitting of the interdepartmental commission for evaluation of subsidy applications aimed at the development of economic and social infrastructure of the communities of Armenia, chaired by the Deputy Prime Minister of the Republic of Armenia Hambardzum Matevosyan. Deputy Prime Minister Hambardzum Matevosyan highlighted the use of this tool by the Government that promotes community... more »
Deputy Prime Minister Hambardzum Matevosyan's congratulatory message on New Year and Christmas
Dear compatriots, Happy New Year and Merry Christmas! The passing year 2021, despite its controversies, was a year of overcoming the political crisis for Armenia. After the military aggression unleashed by Azerbaijan against Artsakh, the tension in the domestic political life of Armenia was possible to overcome through elections, a tool typical of accomplished democracies. In this regard, the political forces of Armenia showed will and civic collective maturity, turning to the... more »
20th session of Armenian-Russian inter-governmental commission on economic cooperation held in Yerevan
The 20th session of the Armenian-Russian inter-governmental commission on economic cooperation chaired by Deputy Prime Minister of Armenia Mher Grigoryan and Deputy Prime Minister of Russia Alexei Overchuk was held in Yerevan. During the session issues relating to the development of commercial ties, the cooperation in transport, energy, high technologies, healthcare, education and other fields of mutual interest were discussed. The Armenian and Russian Deputy PMs delivered... more »
Deputy Prime Minister Hambardzum Matyosyan's message on the occasion of Energy Worker Day
Dear energy workers, Congratulations on your professional day. After the collapse of the USSR, Armenia's energy system faced serious problems, going through a long period of transformation. The specialists were the first to face the hardships of the sphere that had existed for years, who had to solve them with honor and responsibility, doing their job, ensuring Armenia's energy security. At present, the role of energy in the development of any state's economy... more »
The speech of Deputy PM Hambardzum Matevosyan at 11th session of Armenian-Georgian Intergovernmental Commission
Honorable Mr. Prime Minister Pashinyan, Honorable Mr. Prime Minister Garibashvili, Dear colleagues, Ladies and gentlemen, First of all, I would like to thank the Prime Minister of friendly Georgia, His Excellency Garibashvili, and the Government of Georgia for the warm welcome. The holding of the 11th sitting of the Intergovernmental Commission on Trade and Economic Cooperation between Armenia and Georgia at the highest level speaks of the mutual readiness to... more »
