Arayik Harutyunyan takes part in the "Ethics and Innovation" ministerial round-table discussion
Arayik Harutyunyan, the Chief of Staff of the Prime Minister, took part on December 14 in the "Integrity and Innovation” ministerial round-table discussion of the Eastern Partnership and Western Balkans countries, launched within the framework of the Global Summit of the Open Government Partnership (OGP). Issues related to the challenges of the pandemic and escalations were discussed during the event. How do countries cope with them and what reform agenda do they envisage in their... more »
The Deputy Prime Minister receives Vice President of Hard Rock Cafe International
Deputy Prime Minister of Armenia Hambardzum Matevosyan received Vice President for Franchise Operations & Development at Hard Rock Cafe International Anibal Fernandez on December 13. The director of the Armenian National Interests Fund David Papazyan also attended the meeting. The Deputy Prime Minister welcomed the guest, expressing gladness over the entry of the famous brand to Armenia and its new business initiative. He noted that the Armenian Government stands... more »
Arayik Harutyunyan meets with the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of France to Armenia
The Chief of Staff of the Prime Minister Arayik Harutyunyan met with the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of France to Armenia Anne Louyot. The interlocutors discussed a number of issues on the agenda of the Armenian-French friendly relations, stressed the need to develop and expand cooperation in various spheres. In particular, the parties discussed issues related to the strengthening of trade and economic ties, cooperation in the field of public administration, and... more »
The sitting of the Interagency Commission for the Prevention of Covid-19 Pandemic took place
On December 10, the sitting of the Interagency Commission for the Prevention of Covid-19 Pandemic chaired by the Deputy Prime Minister of Armenia Hambardzum Matevosyan took place. In his opening remarks, the Deputy Prime Minister noted that measures to prevent the pandemic remain on the agenda of the first session of the commission in this format. According to him, vaccines are already available, which is a real opportunity to prevent the spread of the pandemic and its negative... more »
Deputy Prime Minister Hambardzum Matevosyan participates in a conference on the future of green energy in Armenia
On December 10, Deputy Prime Minister of Armenia Hambardzum Matevosyan participated in the conference entitled "Uniting for Green Energy", initiated by the HSBC Bank Armenia and the British Embassy in Yerevan. In his welcoming speech, the Deputy Prime Minister noted. "There is no alternative to the vision of a green future for both Armenia and the world. Climate change is causing irreversible damage to humanity and nature, forcing us to take responsibility and make real... more »
Hambardzum Matevosyan received the Head of the World Bank Armenia Office
Deputy Prime Minister of Armenia Hambardzum Matevosyan met with World Bank (WB) Country Manager for Armenia Carolin Geginat on December 8. Welcoming the guest, the Deputy Prime Minister praised the cooperation between the Government of Armenia and the World Bank. Hambardzum Matevosyan expressed readiness to closely cooperate for the successful implementation of the ongoing programs and the initiation of new ones. The head of the WB Armenia Office Carolin Geginat congratulated... more »
Deputy PM Hambardzum Matevosyan receives Asian Development Bank Armenia Office Director
Deputy Prime Minister of Armenia Hambardzum Matevosyan received Paolo Spantigati, Director of the Asian Development Bank (ADB) Armenia Office. The Deputy Prime Minister highlighted the successful partnership established between the Government of the Republic of Armenia and the ADB, noting that it has been effective both in the fields of infrastructure and human capital development, as well as in the framework of programs implemented within the framework of regional cooperation. Paolo... more »
Deputy Prime Minister Hambardzum Matevosyan honors memory of Spitak earthquake victims
Deputy Prime Minister of Armenia Hambardzum Matyosyan visited Gyumri on December 7 on the occasion of the 33rd anniversary of the devastating Spitak earthquake of 1988. Accompanied by representatives of the Government, regional and community authorities, the Deputy Prime Minister took part in the requiem service in the courtyard of the Church of the Holy Savior, honored the memory of the innocent victims of the earthquake by laying flowers and a wreath.
The message of Deputy Prime Minister of Armenia Hambardzum Matevosyan on the 33th anniversary of Spitak earthquake
Dear compatriots, Today we commemorate the memory of the innocent victims of the devastating earthquake of Spitak in 1988, which took tens of thousands of lives, distorted hundreds of thousands of destinies, leaving a disaster zone behind. Born and raised in Gyumri, I personally felt the heavy burden of the earthquake, witnessed the deprivations and bitterness of the people. This public pain that has become private for everyone, cannot abandon anyone affected by the tragedy or... more »
The regular sitting of Eurasian Economic Commission held in Moscow
Deputy Prime Minister Mher Grigoryan participated in the regular sitting of the Eurasian Economic Commission (EEC) in Moscow. The agenda of the sitting included about two dozen issues related to trade and economic relations between the EEU member states, including technical regulations and customs procedures. The program of events dedicated to the 10th anniversary of the Eurasian Economic Commission to be held in 2022 was also approved.
