Deputy Prime Minister Tigran Avinyan Welcomes Georgian PM in Visit to Armenia
On October 15, Deputy Prime Minister Tigran Avinyan welcomed Georgian Prime Minister Georgi Gakharia at Zvartnots Airport, who arrived in Armenia on official visit. During the visit, the Armenian and Georgian Prime Ministers will hold private talks, followed by an extended meeting of government delegations, after which the two Prime Ministers will make statements for mass media outlets, summarizing the outcome their talks. Georgi Gakharia will also meet with RA President Armen... more »
Mher Grigoryan receives World Bank Regional Director
Deputy Prime Minister Mher Grigoryan received World Bank Regional Director for the South Caucasus Sebastian Molineus. Greeting the guest, the Deputy Prime Minister introduced Armenia’s strategic development priorities by 2050. In this context, the parties discussed the World Bank’s country cooperation framework and the planned new programs. The interlocutors referred to the upcoming meetings of the International Monetary Fund and the World Bank to be held later this month... more »
Deputy Prime Minister Mher Grigoryan Attends festive event on Germany National Day
Deputy Prime Minister Mher Grigoryan attended a ceremonious event, organized on the occasion of German Unity Day. The Deputy Prime Minister delivered congratulatory remarks. *** Distinguished Mr. Ambassador, Ladies and Gentlemen, Dear friends, I cordially congratulate you and the friendly people of Germany on National Unity Day. That landmark event ushered in the development and empowerment of the unified Germany, paving the way for the country’s strengthened... more »
Deputy Prime Minister Mher Grigoryan hands medals to a number of state, public figures for valuable contribution to EAEU development
Today the Armenian Presidency hosted an award ceremony on the 5th anniversary of the signing of the Treaty on Eurasian Economic Union and the 25th anniversary of the idea of Eurasian integration. RA Deputy Prime Minister Mher Grigoryan and Eurasian Economic Commission Board Chairman Tigran Sargsyan handed the awards to a group of state, public figures and civil society representatives for valuable contribution to the establishment and development of the Eurasian Economic Union. Prior... more »
Mher Grigoryan meets with outgoing Head of ADB Office Shane Rosenthal
Deputy Prime Minister Mher Grigoryan received Shane Rosenthal, Head of the Asian Development Bank Armenia Office, who is completing his tenure in Armenia. Newly appointed Head of the Office Paolo Spantigatti was in attendance. The Deputy Premier thanked Shane Rosenthal for his fruitful efforts, stressing that ADB is actively cooperating with both the public and private sectors in Armenia. He emphasized that relations with the ADB Office actively developed during Mr. Rosenthal’s... more »
Mher Grigoryan receives IRI Minister of Energy
Deputy Prime Minister Mher Grigoryan today received a delegation led by Iranian Minister of Energy Reza Ardakanian, who has arrived in Armenia on a working visit. Greeting the guests, the Deputy Prime Minister prioritized the development of Iranian-Armenian relations for the benefit of both countries. As co-chairs of the Joint Intergovernmental Commission of the Republic of Armenia and the Islamic Republic of Iran, Mher Grigoryan and Reza Ardakanian discussed the implementation of... more »
Mher Grigoryan receives Iranian Minister of Roads and Urban Development
Deputy Prime Minister Mher Grigoryan received Iranian Minister of Roads and Urban Development Mohammad Eslami, who has arrived in Yerevan on a working visit. The parties discussed ways of developing cooperation between the two countries in the field of road construction. The idea of creating a new platform for joint projects in the field of transport was discussed. Mher Grigoryan attached importance to the implementation of regional programs.
Mher Grigoryan attends Eurasian Continent Transit Potential conference opening
Deputy Prime Minister Mher Grigoryan attended the official opening of the Eurasian Continent Transit Potential international conference and the first panel discussion with the Deputy Prime Ministers of other EAEU-member states at the TUMO Center for Creative Technologies. Organized and coordinated by Deputy Prime Minister Grigoryan, the international conference will be on from September 30 to October 1. Issues related to global transport-logistics systems, regional integration, digital... more »
Tigran Avinyan receives President of Freedom of Information Center in Armenia
On September 27, Deputy Prime Minister Tigran Avinyan received Shushan Doydoyan, President of the Freedom of Information Center in Armenia, and Mane Madoyan, Coordinator of Freedom of Information Initiative. Welcoming the guests, the Deputy Prime Minister noted that transparency and accountability are the main guidelines of the government. He highlighted the continued work of civil society in protecting the right to freedom of information in Armenia and developing a relevant culture, as... more »
Government funds the rise in salaries of rescuers and forest rangers
A Cabinet meeting was held today, chaired by Deputy Prime Minister Tigran Avinyan. On the agenda issues, the Executive discussed and approved the concept note on introducing a decentralized Regulatory Impact Assessment System (RIA) and the Conceptual Action Plan. The objective is to use the RIA methodology as a tool for developing high quality legal acts. The conduct of a comprehensive RIA implies problem identification, fact-finding and substantiation, identification of cause-effect... more »
