Armenian President, Russian Peacekeeper Commander Discuss POW Issue
Armenian President, Russian Peacekeeper Commander Discuss POW Issue
Armenian President Armen Sarkissian and Commander of the Russian peacekeeping contingent in Nagorno Karabakh, Lieutenant General Rustam Muradov, in Yerevan today, discussed the return of Armenian POW
24/02/2021 4:34 PM
Republic of Congo Buys Weapons from Azerbaijan; OCCRP Investigation Reveals Latest Sale Amounted to
Republic of Congo Buys Weapons from Azerbaijan; OCCRP Investigation Reveals Latest Sale Amounted to
The OCCRP (Organized Crime and Corruption Reporting Project published an article on February 22 detailing the sale of millions of dollars’ worth of weapons from Azerbaijan by the Republic of the Cong
24/02/2021 2:54 PM
Pashinyan Congratulates New Georgian Prime Minister
Pashinyan Congratulates New Georgian Prime Minister
Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan has written to Irakli Garibashvili, congratulating him on assuming the post of Prime Minister of Georgia.
24/02/2021 1:14 PM
The war has affected the pace of road construction in Armenia
The war has affected the pace of road construction in Armenia
Commenting on road construction, Tigran Karapetyan noted that roads used for different purposes are constructed with the same criteria.
23/02/2021 7:13 PM
Armenian Deputy FM in Iraq for Talks
Armenian Deputy FM in Iraq for Talks
The governments of Armenia and Iraq have signed an agreement allowing no-visa entry for diplomatic personnel, as well as a memorandum of understanding on political consultations between Armenia and I
23/02/2021 12:33 PM
Armenian Parliamentary Prez, Belarus Ambassador Discuss Bolstering Relations
Armenian Parliamentary Prez, Belarus Ambassador Discuss Bolstering Relations
Armenian National Assembly President Ararat Mirzoyan and newly appointed Belarus Ambassador to Armenia Alexander Konyuk met today in Yerevan and discussed the strengthening of relations between the t
23/02/2021 12:03 PM
Armenia Wants to Expand Russian Military Base in Gyumri
Armenia Wants to Expand Russian Military Base in Gyumri
Harutyunyan said that Armenia is carrying out military reforms and that Russia is directly involved in the process.
22/02/2021 1:33 PM
Armenian Parliamentary Committee Approves
Armenian Parliamentary Committee Approves "National Minorities Day" Designation
The Armenian National Assembly’s Standing Committee on the Protection of Human Rights and Public Affairs approved a bill designating the first Sunday of October as “National Minorities Day.
22/02/2021 12:33 PM
Statement of the MFA of Armenia on the occasion of Artsakh’s Revival Day
Statement of the MFA of Armenia on the occasion of Artsakh’s Revival Day
The events unfolded 33 years ago, with all their achievements and losses, became a movement of revival of the Armenian people, emphasizing the nationwide unity, the aspiration to create a safe, free
20/02/2021 1:03 PM
Armenian Prosecutor Says Slandering Public Servants Is Tantamount to Insulting the State
Armenian Prosecutor Says Slandering Public Servants Is Tantamount to Insulting the State
To bolster his argument that Armenia needs a law criminalizing the defamation of public servants, Karen Amiryan, Senior Prosecutor of the Organizational-Control and Legal Support Department of the Pr
19/02/2021 3:03 PM
Armenia’s Prosecutor General’s Office (PGO) Wants to Criminalize Defamation of Public Servants
Armenia’s Prosecutor General’s Office (PGO) Wants to Criminalize Defamation of Public Servants
Armenia’s Prosecutor General’s Office (PGO) wants to criminalize the defamation of public servants, arguing that such acts should be viewed as posing “the highest public danger”.
18/02/2021 1:53 PM
Armenian Parliamentary Speaker, Iranian Ambassador Discuss Karabakh Ceasefire
Armenian Parliamentary Speaker, Iranian Ambassador Discuss Karabakh Ceasefire
Armenian National Assembly Speaker Ararat Mirzoyan and Iranian Ambassador to Armenia Abbas Zohouri met today in Yerevan and discussed various matters related to the Karabakh conflict and the recent w
18/02/2021 12:53 PM
Pashinyan, Putin Discuss Return of Armenian POWs
Pashinyan, Putin Discuss Return of Armenian POWs
Pashinyan, according to a statement released by his office, accused Baku of not fully complying with the trilateral ceasefire statement.
17/02/2021 3:43 PM
Armenian President to Convene Special Meeting of Hayastan All Armenian Fund Board
Armenian President to Convene Special Meeting of Hayastan All Armenian Fund Board
Sarkissian, according to a statement released by his office, said he plans to convene a special meeting of the Board of Trustees soon to discuss steps needed to resolve the Fund’s outstanding managem
17/02/2021 10:03 AM
The Video conference of the Foreign Minister of Armenia with the OSCE Minsk Group Co-Chairs
The Video conference of the Foreign Minister of Armenia with the OSCE Minsk Group Co-Chairs
Foreign Minister of Armenia Ara Aivazian and the OSCE Minsk Group Co-Chairs exchanged views on addressing humanitarian issues, enshrined also in the November 9 trilateral statement.
17/02/2021 7:23 AM
Vicken Cheterian Calls for Reboot of Diaspora-Armenia Relations and Acceptance of Our National Faili
Vicken Cheterian Calls for Reboot of Diaspora-Armenia Relations and Acceptance of Our National Faili
Illiteracy permeates all spheres. Pick any sector and you’ll see that there is no critical thinking. You have not created a concept to correct your mistakes. Thirty years of this has led to the curre
16/02/2021 5:03 PM
Armenia: Opponents Criticize
Armenia: Opponents Criticize "Slander" Bill as Excessive, Detrimental to Freedom of Speech
A bill authored by the Armenian Parliament Vice Speaker Alen Simonyan seeks to increase the amount of compensation for insult and slander to five and ten million drams.
15/02/2021 1:13 PM
Armenian Opposition MPs Demand Clarification on Alleged Syunik Border Document
Armenian Opposition MPs Demand Clarification on Alleged Syunik Border Document
While the ruling Im Kayl (My Step) faction in Armenia claims that no “secret document” has been signed regarding the disputed Davit Bek-Goris stretch of highway in the country’s southern Syunik Provi
12/02/2021 1:33 PM
Armenian, French Foreign Ministers Discuss Karabakh Humanitarian Issue
Armenian, French Foreign Ministers Discuss Karabakh Humanitarian Issue
Armenian Foreign Minister Ara Ayvazyan, and his French counterpart Jean-Yves Le Drian today, by phone, discussed regional stability and security issues, as well as steps taken to address the humanita
11/02/2021 5:43 PM
Armenian Parliament Approves Bill Increasing Insult/Slander Fines
Armenian Parliament Approves Bill Increasing Insult/Slander Fines
Armenia’s National Assembly today adopted, in the first reading, a bill introduced by Vice Speaker Alen Simonyan to increase the fines for insult and slander charges.
11/02/2021 3:33 PM
Armenian President Congratulates Rouhani on Islamic Revolution Anniversary
Armenian President Congratulates Rouhani on Islamic Revolution Anniversary
Armenian President Armen Sarkissian today sent a congratulatory message to the President of the Islamic Republic of Iran Hassan Rouhani on the 42nd anniversary of the Islamic Revolution.
11/02/2021 2:53 PM
Armenian Deputy PM, Swedish Ambassador Discuss Democratic Reforms
Armenian Deputy PM, Swedish Ambassador Discuss Democratic Reforms
Armenian Deputy Prime Minister Tigran Avinyan and Swedish Ambassador to Armenia Patrik Svensson. Met today and discussed the democratic reforms being carried out in Armenia and thanked Sweden for its
10/02/2021 1:03 PM
Armenian Health Minister, U.S. Ambassador Discuss Coronavirus
Armenian Health Minister, U.S. Ambassador Discuss Coronavirus
Avanesyan, according to a statement released by her office, told Tracy that the country’s healthcare system has overcome all the problems it faced due to the coronavirus and the recent war in Artsakh.
09/02/2021 2:03 PM
Armenian Ministry of Emergency Situations' Officials and International Experts Meet
Armenian Ministry of Emergency Situations' Officials and International Experts Meet
Armenian Ministry of Emergency Situations’ officials and international experts met today in Yerevan to discuss programs aimed at protecting the humanitarian needs of the Armenian public.
09/02/2021 2:03 PM
Armenian SRC Chairman, Russian Ambassador Discuss Tax, Customs Cooperation
Armenian SRC Chairman, Russian Ambassador Discuss Tax, Customs Cooperation
Armenian State Revenue Committee (SRC) Chairman Edward Hovhannisyan and Russian Ambassador to Armenia Sergey Kopirkin today, in Yerevan, discussed legal cooperation between the two countries in the f
09/02/2021 1:53 PM
Armenian President Expected to Return to Yerevan This Week
Armenian President Expected to Return to Yerevan This Week
Armenian President Armen Sarkissian, now being treated for the coronavirus in London, is expected to return to Yerevan later this week.
09/02/2021 12:53 PM
Armenian Parliament Discusses Court of Cassation Presidential Election
Armenian Parliament Discusses Court of Cassation Presidential Election
The Armenian National Assembly today is debating the issue of electing Lilit Tadevosyan president of the Court of Cassation.
09/02/2021 12:13 PM
Armenian Parliamentary Speaker, UNDP Representative Discuss Humanitarian Aid Issue
Armenian Parliamentary Speaker, UNDP Representative Discuss Humanitarian Aid Issue
Armenian Speaker of the National Assembly Ararat Mirzoyan, today in Yerevan, met with Dmitry Mariyasin Resident Representative of the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in Armenia who is com
08/02/2021 5:53 PM
Armenian Prime Minister, Swedish Ambassador Discuss Reform Agenda
Armenian Prime Minister, Swedish Ambassador Discuss Reform Agenda
Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan and Swedish Ambassador to Armenia Patrik Svensson met today in Yerevan and discussed bilateral cooperation and the ongoing reform process in Armenia.
08/02/2021 5:53 PM
Armenian Parliamentary Speaker, Chinese Ambassador Discuss Economic Relations
Armenian Parliamentary Speaker, Chinese Ambassador Discuss Economic Relations
During the meeting, the parties touched upon Armenian-Chinese economic relations, the Nagorno Karabakh problem, and other issues according to a statement released by Mirzoyan’s office.
08/02/2021 5:53 PM
Pashinyan Addresses Almaty Digital Forum 2021
Pashinyan Addresses Almaty Digital Forum 2021
I would like to start my speech by thanking Kazakhstan for hosting this digital conference. The conference has become a traditional platform for discussing issues relevant to the digital economy.
08/02/2021 5:53 PM
Ruling Party in Armenia Nixes Idea of Snap Elections; Opposition Pushes for Pashinyan's Resignation
Ruling Party in Armenia Nixes Idea of Snap Elections; Opposition Pushes for Pashinyan's Resignation
Armenian opposition MPs continue to call for Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan’s resignation even though the ruling My Step (Im Kayl) parliamentary faction has nixed the idea of snap elections any time
08/02/2021 5:53 PM
Ter-Petrosyan, French Ambassador Discuss Developments in Artsakh, Armenia
Ter-Petrosyan, French Ambassador Discuss Developments in Artsakh, Armenia
Armenian National Congress Speaker Arman Musinyan stated that the two met at Ter-Petrosyan’s house and that the conversation lasted for more than an hour.
08/02/2021 5:53 PM
Armenian Economy Minister, Russian Ambassador Discuss Trade Relations
Armenian Economy Minister, Russian Ambassador Discuss Trade Relations
Armenian Minister of Economy Vahan Kerobyan yesterday hosted a delegation led by Russian Ambassador to Armenia Sergey Kopirkin and discussed Armenian-Russian trade and economic cooperation.
08/02/2021 5:53 PM
Armenian, Russian Foreign Ministers Discuss Regional Security
Armenian, Russian Foreign Ministers Discuss Regional Security
Armenian Foreign Minister Ara Ayvazyan and his Russian counterpart Sergey Lavrov, today by telephone, discussed in detail issues of regional security and stability.
08/02/2021 5:53 PM
Pashinyan Addresses Eurasian Intergovernmental Council in Almaty
Pashinyan Addresses Eurasian Intergovernmental Council in Almaty
Armenia has traditionally actively participated in and supported the process of creating and implementing the EAEU Digital Agenda.
08/02/2021 5:53 PM
Armenian Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Tells Ankara to Tone Down Threatening Language
Armenian Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Tells Ankara to Tone Down Threatening Language
During a news briefing with reporters today in Yerevan, Armenian Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Anna Naghdalyan was asked about Turkish media reports focusing on the sale and destruction of Armenian c
03/02/2021 1:12 PM
Armenian President Plans to Renew Political Discussions
Armenian President Plans to Renew Political Discussions
Armenian President Armen Sarkissian, now being treated for the coronavirus in London, says he plans to return to Armenia as soon as possible and will renew discussions with domestic political forces
03/02/2021 1:02 PM
Armenian Economy Minister, Dutch Ambassador Discuss Business Cooperation
Armenian Economy Minister, Dutch Ambassador Discuss Business Cooperation
Armenian Economy Minister Vahan Kerobyan and Dutch Ambassador to Armenia Nico Schermers today, in Yerevan, discussed strengthening economic ties between the two countries.
02/02/2021 4:01 PM
Azerbaijani Workers Forced to Donate to Nagorno-Karabakh Restoration Funds
Azerbaijani Workers Forced to Donate to Nagorno-Karabakh Restoration Funds
Many workers talk to reporters on the condition of staying anonymous because they fear losing their jobs.
02/02/2021 2:21 PM
Comment by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Artsakh Regarding ‘Gray Wolves’ Plans to Implement Pro
Comment by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Artsakh Regarding ‘Gray Wolves’ Plans to Implement Pro
This policy of Turkey and Azerbaijan deserves the most severe condemnation.
01/02/2021 12:41 PM
Armenian Police Chief, Belarus Ambassador Discuss Law Enforcement Cooperation
Armenian Police Chief, Belarus Ambassador Discuss Law Enforcement Cooperation
Armenian Chief of Police Vahe Ghazaryan today, in Yerevan, met with Belarus Ambassador to Armenia Alexander Konyuk and discussed prospects for furthering cooperation between the law enforcement agenc
29/01/2021 1:51 PM
Putin Urges International Community to Provide Humanitarian Assistance to Karabakh
Putin Urges International Community to Provide Humanitarian Assistance to Karabakh
At the World economic Forum in Davos, Russian President Vladimir Putin called on the international community to provide humanitarian assistance to Nagorno Karabakh.  
27/01/2021 3:11 PM
Armenian, Russian Foreign Ministers Discuss Return of Armenian POWs
Armenian, Russian Foreign Ministers Discuss Return of Armenian POWs
Armenian Foreign Minister Ara Ayvazyan and Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov, by telephone today, discussed the full implementation of the provisions of the November 9 Karabakh ceasefire and sub
27/01/2021 2:51 PM
Armenian Prime Minister, Iranian Foreign Minister Meet in Yerevan; Discuss Karabakh Conflict
Armenian Prime Minister, Iranian Foreign Minister Meet in Yerevan; Discuss Karabakh Conflict
The Prime Minister noted that many issues remain unresolved, including the status of Nagorno-Karabakh, and that Armenia is prepared to continue negotiations in the OSCE Minsk Group co-chairing format.
27/01/2021 2:31 PM
Armenian Parliament Speaker, Russian Ambassador Discuss Karabakh Situation
Armenian Parliament Speaker, Russian Ambassador Discuss Karabakh Situation
Armenian National Assembly Speaker Ararat Mirzoyan and Russian Ambassador to Armenia Sergey Kopirkin met today in Yerevan and discussed the role of Russian peacekeepers in Artsakh to monitor the ceas
27/01/2021 1:41 PM
Edmon Marukyan Elected First Deputy Chairman of PACE Committee on Human Rights and Legal Affairs.
Edmon Marukyan Elected First Deputy Chairman of PACE Committee on Human Rights and Legal Affairs.
Edmon Marukyan, leader of Armenia’s Bright Armenia parliamentary faction, has been elected First Deputy Chairman of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe (PACE) Committee on Human Right
27/01/2021 1:01 PM
Iranian Foreign Minister Visits Armenia
Iranian Foreign Minister Visits Armenia
Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif arrived in Yerevan today as part of hid regional tour of the Caucasus, which is aimed at promoting regional cooperation.
27/01/2021 12:41 PM
Iranian Foreign Minister to Visit Armenia as Part of Regional Tour
Iranian Foreign Minister to Visit Armenia as Part of Regional Tour
Zarif will meet with his Armenian counterpart Ara Ayvazyan and will be received by Armenian PM Nikol Pashinyan.
26/01/2021 1:31 PM
Edmon Marukyan Raises Armenian POW Issue; Calls on CoE to Act
Edmon Marukyan Raises Armenian POW Issue; Calls on CoE to Act
Edmon Marukyan, who heads Armenia’s Bright Armenia parliamentary faction, raised the issue of Armenian POWs at today’s session of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe (PACE).  
26/01/2021 12:31 PM
Ter Petrosyan, Russian Ambassador Discuss POW Issue
Ter Petrosyan, Russian Ambassador Discuss POW Issue
Former Armenian President Levon Ter-Petrosyan Russian Ambassador to Armenia Sergey Kopirkin today, in Yerevan, discussed the issue of Armenian POWs still held in Azerbaijan.
25/01/2021 3:51 PM
Armenian, Georgian Foreign Ministers Meet
Armenian, Georgian Foreign Ministers Meet
Armenian Minister of Foreign Affairs Ara Ayvazyan, now on a working visit to Georgia, today in Tsinandal, met with his Georgian counterpart David Zalkaliani.
23/01/2021 4:41 PM
Armenian Parliament Elects Jahangiryan, Khachaturyan Members of Supreme Judicial Council
Armenian Parliament Elects Jahangiryan, Khachaturyan Members of Supreme Judicial Council
89 out of 132 deputies took part in the voting. 86 deputies voted for Jahangiryan and three voted against him. 85 deputies voted for Khachaturyan and three voted against. One ballot was declared inva
22/01/2021 4:21 PM
Armenian Parliament Discusses Candidacy of Gagik Jahangiryan for Supreme Judicial Council
Armenian Parliament Discusses Candidacy of Gagik Jahangiryan for Supreme Judicial Council
The Armenian National Assembly today, at a special session, discussed the candidacy of Gagik Jahangiryan as a member of the Supreme Judicial Council (SJC).
22/01/2021 2:51 PM
Armenian President Congratulates Joe Biden
Armenian President Congratulates Joe Biden
“I am sure you will do the utmost in the coming years to ensure further advancement and inspiring achievements for your country."
22/01/2021 12:41 PM
Lynne M. Tracy: “Democracy is Precious”
Lynne M. Tracy: “Democracy is Precious”
His Vice President, Kamala Harris, was also sworn in, becoming not only the first woman, but also the first Black and Indian American to hold the office.  
22/01/2021 8:21 AM
Armenian Justice Ministry Proposes Creation of New Ministry of Internal Affairs
Armenian Justice Ministry Proposes Creation of New Ministry of Internal Affairs
The Ministry of Justice of Armenia has submitted for public discussion a package of draft laws related to the Law on Making Amendments to the Law on Government Structure and Activities that envisages
21/01/2021 2:31 PM
French, Armenian Foreign Ministers Discuss Karabakh Issue
French, Armenian Foreign Ministers Discuss Karabakh Issue
The Foreign Ministers of Armenia and France, Ara Ayvazyan and Jean-Yves Le Drian, by telephone today discussed the post-war situation in the Nagorno Karabakh conflict zone, regional security and peac
21/01/2021 12:41 PM
Pashinyan Says 1,300 War Related Criminal Cases Under Investigation
Pashinyan Says 1,300 War Related Criminal Cases Under Investigation
Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan today, at a parliamentary Q&A session, said that 1,300 criminal cases related to the recent Artsakh war are now being investigated.
20/01/2021 5:51 PM
Armenian Deputy PM Says Number of War Dead Doesn't Exceed 4,000
Armenian Deputy PM Says Number of War Dead Doesn't Exceed 4,000
Armenian Deputy Prime Minister Tigran Avinyan, at a parliamentary Q&A today, said that the number of Armenian war dead, military and civilian, will not exceed 4,000.
20/01/2021 3:51 PM
Armenian Foreign Minister Says Shushi Is Armenian Cultural Center, Not Turkish
Armenian Foreign Minister Says Shushi Is Armenian Cultural Center, Not Turkish
Armenian Foreign Minister Ara Ayvazyan today ridiculed recent reports by Azerbaijan that the Artsakh town of Shushi, now under its control, can be transformed into a Turkish cultural center.
20/01/2021 2:31 PM
Khachatryan Dismissed as Armenian Deputy Education Minister
Khachatryan Dismissed as Armenian Deputy Education Minister
Armenian PM Nikol Pashinyan today removed Narineh Khachatryan from the post of Deputy Minister of Education, Science, Culture and Sport.
20/01/2021 12:51 PM
Armenian Foreign Minister, Minsk Group Co-Chair Country Ambassadors Discuss Karabakh Issue
Armenian Foreign Minister, Minsk Group Co-Chair Country Ambassadors Discuss Karabakh Issue
Armenian Foreign Minister Ara Ayvazyan today received representatives of the OSCE Minsk Group Co-Chairs in Armenia, Russian Ambassador Sergey Kopirkin, French Ambassador Jonathan Lacôte and US Ambass
20/01/2021 12:41 PM
Armenian Parliament Approves
Armenian Parliament Approves "National Minorities Day" Bill
Armenia’s National Assembly today unanimously approved a bill designating the last Saturday of September as “National Minorities Day”.
20/01/2021 12:31 PM