The reforms being implemented are strengthening the electoral processes and public trust in them. Arayik Harutyunyan
The Chief of Staff of the Prime Minister of the Republic of Armenia Arayik Harutyunyan was present at the signing ceremony of the Memorandum of Cooperation at the Central Election Commission of the Republic of Armenia. The Memorandum of Cooperation was signed by the Chairman of the CEC Vahagn Hovakimyan and the Resident Representative of the United Nations Development Programme Natia Natsvlishvili, announcing the launch of the ARTEMIS project. The latter is aimed at promoting reforms for... more »
Arayik Harutyunyan meets with displaced persons at the Gavar Cultural Center
The Chief of Staff of the Prime Minister of the Republic of Armenia Arayik Harutyunyan met with displaced persons from Karabakh at the Gavar Cultural Center, who have settled in Gavar and neighboring settlements. Representatives of concerned government departments also participated in the meeting. Issues related mainly to social assistance, employment and housing program opportunities, the procedure for obtaining citizenship, required documents, and education were raised.... more »
Arayik Harutyunyan attends the opening of exhibition dedicated to the 100th anniversary of the birth of Grigor Aghasyan
The Chief of Staff of the Prime Minister of the Republic of Armenia Arayik Harutyunyan attended the official opening of the large-scale retrospective exhibition “Sounding Images” dedicated to the 100th anniversary of the birth of Grigor Aghasyan, a prominent representative of Armenian fine arts of the second half of the 20th century, educator, and public figure. Arayik Harutyunyan toured the exhibition hall and got acquainted with the presented works. The exhibition includes... more »
The regular session of the interdepartmental working group aimed at addressing water sector issues took place
Today, the regular session of the interdepartmental working group established by the decision of the Prime Minister of the Republic of Armenia N690-A dated 22.07.2024 to develop a strategy for the water sector, address problems recorded in the sector, and develop a program of actions arising from them was held under the leadership of Deputy Prime Minister Tigran Khachatryan. The participants of the session discussed the development of relations with "Veolia Jur" CJSC in the... more »
An Operational Management Office to be established within the Ministry of Internal Affairs
The regular Cabinet meeting took place today, chaired by Deputy Prime Minister of the Republic of Armenia Tigran Khachatryan. The Government approved the laws “On Amendments to the Law on Police”, “On Amendments and Addenda to the Law on Rescue Service” and “On Amendments to the Law on Remuneration of Persons Holding Public Offices and Public Service Positions”. The package of bills envisages the establishment of an Operational Management Office within... more »
Arayik Harutyunyan receives the French Special Envoy for the European Political Community
Chief of Staff of the Prime Minister Arayik Harutyunyan received the French Special Envoy for the European Political Community, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary Hugues Moret. The meeting was also attended by the French Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary to Armenia Olivier Decottignies. The interlocutors discussed issues related to the 8th Summit of the European Political Community to be held in Armenia in May next year and the preparatory work being carried out in... more »
What does the Karabakh negotiation package reveal?
In accordance with Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan’s statement, key documents related to the Karabakh negotiation process have been published (available at https://www.gov.am/am/K-Negotiation-Documents/ ). Some of them, in particular, the UN Security Council resolutions of 1992 and 1993, were already available on the Internet. The public documents were included in the package to demonstrate the full logic of the negotiation process. What is the final conclusion from the... more »
Arayik Harutyunyan participates in the official ceremony of canceling a stamp dedicated to the theme “UNESCO Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity: Gyumri Blacksmithing Tradition”
Chief of the Prime Minister’s Staff Arayik Harutyunyan participated in the official ceremony of canceling a stamp dedicated to the theme “UNESCO Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity: Gyumri Blacksmithing Tradition”. The event was held within the framework of the Yerevan International Conference “Cultural Crossroads” dedicated to the 20th anniversary of the 2005 UNESCO Convention on the Protection and Promotion of the Diversity of... more »
Lilit Makunts meets with the delegation of the Protestant Church of Germany
Prime Minister’s Chief Advisor Lilit Makunts met with the delegation led by Frank Kopania, Bishop of the Protestant Church in Germany. They exchanged views on developments in Armenia and the region, including the prospects for establishing peace between Armenia and Azerbaijan and unblocking regional communication channels.
Arayik Harutyunyan attends the funeral ceremony of Nikita Simonyan
Chief of the Prime Minister’s Staff Arayik Harutyunyan participated in the farewell ceremony of the legendary football player, honored coach, Honored Master of Sports and four-time champion of the USSR Nikita Simonyan. It took place at the stadium of the Moscow “Spartak” football club. Arayik Harutyunyan paid tribute to the memory of Nikita Simonyan and conveyed his condolences to the family members of the legendary football player.
