Press Statement by the Co-Chairs of the OSCE Minsk Group
Press Statement by the Co-Chairs of the OSCE Minsk Group
The Co-Chairs emphasized the importance of promoting and maintaining an atmosphere conducive to peace and favorable to substantive negotiations. The following is an OSCE press release
30/06/2020 8:35 PM
Armenia: 3 Opposition Parties Condemn Government's Move to Modify Constitutional Court
Armenia: 3 Opposition Parties Condemn Government's Move to Modify Constitutional Court
Three political parties in Armenia (Prosperous Armenia, Hayrenik, Armenian Revolutionary Federation) today issued a joint statement condemning, as a violation of the principle of the separation of po
30/06/2020 2:35 PM
Armenian, Iraqi Foreign Ministers Reaffirm Readiness to Expand Government Relations
Armenian, Iraqi Foreign Ministers Reaffirm Readiness to Expand Government Relations
Armenian Foreign Minister Zohrab Mnatsakanyan yesterday, by telephone, congratulated Fuad Hussein on his appointment as Iraq’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister.
26/06/2020 12:15 PM
Pashinyan in Parliament: “The fact that Prosperous Armenia has been elected via bribery isn't anythi
Pashinyan in Parliament: “The fact that Prosperous Armenia has been elected via bribery isn't anythi
At today’s parliamentary session debating the 2019 budgetary bill, Armenian PM Nikol Pashinyan, responding to the comments of Lusavor Hayastan (Bright Armenia) faction head Edmon Marukyan that the go
25/06/2020 12:05 PM
Armenian Constitutional Court Prez Lambasts Bill Calling for His Ouster
Armenian Constitutional Court Prez Lambasts Bill Calling for His Ouster
Armenian Constitutional Court Chairman Hrayr Tovmasyan told reporters today in Yerevan that the country’s 2015 constitution, of which he is one of the authors, does not allow for changes without the
23/06/2020 11:55 AM
Armenia: National Assembly Passes Bill to Oust President of Constitutional Court
Armenia: National Assembly Passes Bill to Oust President of Constitutional Court
Armenia’s National Assembly today approved a bill that would oust Hrayr Tovmasyan as President of the Constitutional Court and would force all judges of the court who have served for more than twelve
22/06/2020 11:45 AM
Armenian Prime Minister and Artsakh President Chair Joint Security Council Session
Armenian Prime Minister and Artsakh President Chair Joint Security Council Session
Armenian PM Nikol Pashinyan and Artsakh President Arayik Harutyunyan are co-chairing a joint sitting of the Security Councils of Armenia and Artsakh now being held in Yerevan.
19/06/2020 11:45 AM
Lithuania Sends Medics and Equipment to Armenia to Help Fight Coronavirus
Lithuania Sends Medics and Equipment to Armenia to Help Fight Coronavirus
Lithuania today sent eleven medics and experts to Armenia to help fight the ongoing coronavirus crisis in that country.
19/06/2020 11:35 AM
Armenia: Citizens Must Carry I.D. Papers; Violators to be Fined 10,000 AMD
Armenia: Citizens Must Carry I.D. Papers; Violators to be Fined 10,000 AMD
Following today’s regular meeting of the Commandant’s Office, Prime Minister Pashinyan held a news briefing with Yerevan Mayor Hayk Marutyan and Head of the Food Safety Inspectorate Georgy Avetisyan.
17/06/2020 1:15 PM
Prosperous Armenia Party MPs Boycott National Assembly
Prosperous Armenia Party MPs Boycott National Assembly
Prosperous Armenia Party (BHK) MPs walked out of today’s National Assembly session to protest yesterday’s secret ballot stripping BHK party leader Gagik Tsarukyan of his parliamentary immunity.
17/06/2020 11:05 AM
Armenia: National Assembly Strips Gagik Tsarukyan of Parliamentary Immunity
Armenia: National Assembly Strips Gagik Tsarukyan of Parliamentary Immunity
Armenia’s National Assembly earlier today voted to strip Prosperous Armenia Party BHK leader Gagik Tsarukyan of his parliamentary immunity, thus allowing him to be formally indictedon several counts
16/06/2020 1:25 PM
Prosperous Armenia and Bright Armenia MPs to Boycott Vote on Gagik Tsarukyan
Prosperous Armenia and Bright Armenia MPs to Boycott Vote on Gagik Tsarukyan
Only Im Kayl (My Step) MPs will participate in today’s parliamentary vote on stripping Prosperous Armenia Party (BHK) leader Gagik Tsarukyan of his immunity, thus paving the way for his arrest on a n
16/06/2020 12:25 PM
Gagik Tsarukyan in Parliament:
Gagik Tsarukyan in Parliament: "I appeal to the people"
“I appeal to the people. All of this began on June 5, after the political council session,” Tsarukyan told MPs, adding that he’s criticized the government over its mismanaging of the coronavirus.
16/06/2020 11:55 AM
Gagik Tsarukyan Thanks Supporters:
Gagik Tsarukyan Thanks Supporters: "Social tensions in the country are growing daily"
Due to the pandemic, an extremely difficult situation has been created in Armenia. Armenia is in a health crisis, the terrible consequences of which our population will still feel.
15/06/2020 1:35 PM
Pashinyan Sends Birthday Greetings to Chinese President
Pashinyan Sends Birthday Greetings to Chinese President
The cause of ensuring Chinese people’s wellbeing and the development of China has taken a steady course under your leadership. A brilliant example of this is the Chinese government’s successful effor
15/06/2020 11:05 AM
Tsarukyan Lashes Out; Says Government Has Launched Intimidation Campaign Against Him
Tsarukyan Lashes Out; Says Government Has Launched Intimidation Campaign Against Him
Following today’s police raid on his house, Prosperous Armenia Party head Gagik Tsarukyan grabbed a megaphone and, standing in his courtyard, declared that he was being subjected to government sponso
14/06/2020 2:15 PM
Police Raid Home of Prosperous Armenia Party Head Gagik Tsarukyan
Police Raid Home of Prosperous Armenia Party Head Gagik Tsarukyan
Police early today arrived at the house of Prosperous Armenia Party (PAP) head Gagik Tsarukyan and, according to PAP MPs, searched the businessman’s home.
14/06/2020 1:55 PM
Pashinyan Calls On Police to Crack Down Hard on Those Not Wearing Masks
Pashinyan Calls On Police to Crack Down Hard on Those Not Wearing Masks
Armenian PM Nikol Pashinyan, at a special parliamentary session today, said the country’s police officers must be “resolute and firm” when enforcing coronavirus safety regulations.
12/06/2020 1:05 PM
Pashinyan Says Opponents Have Launched a Disinformation Campaign to Discredit Him
Pashinyan Says Opponents Have Launched a Disinformation Campaign to Discredit Him
As proof that there is an organized disinformation movement against him, Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan, at a special parliamentary session today, told MPs about a story of a woman who recen
12/06/2020 12:25 PM
Pashinyan Claims that He and Others at Shushi Inauguration Party Followed Social Distancing Rules
Pashinyan Claims that He and Others at Shushi Inauguration Party Followed Social Distancing Rules
 At a special parliamentary session today, Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan told MPs that he first got tested for the coronavirus not because he had symptoms, but because he was planning to de
12/06/2020 11:25 AM
Armenia: Deputy PM Grigoryan Hits Back at Critics; Demands Proof that Government Has Mismanaged Cris
Armenia: Deputy PM Grigoryan Hits Back at Critics; Demands Proof that Government Has Mismanaged Cris
The government has been criticized by some political circles for dropping the ball on managing the health and economic situation cause by the pandemic.
11/06/2020 11:55 AM
Lithuania to Send Coronavirus Doctors to Armenia
Lithuania to Send Coronavirus Doctors to Armenia
The Lithuanian government today decided to send a group of doctors and experts to Armenia as part of the fight against coronavirus, this according to a Armenian National Assembly Standing Committee o
10/06/2020 2:05 PM
Armenia Thanks Estonia for Coronavirus Medical Assistance
Armenia Thanks Estonia for Coronavirus Medical Assistance
Armenia’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs has thanked Estonia for sending medical supplies and personal protective equipment to medical centers located in the country’s Lori Province.
10/06/2020 2:05 PM
Yerevan Mayor Self-Isolates; A No-Show at Parliamentary Budgetary Hearing
Yerevan Mayor Self-Isolates; A No-Show at Parliamentary Budgetary Hearing
At today’s National Assembly session to debate budgetary matters, Bright Armenia MP Mane Tandilyan, who heads the Standing Committee on Financial-Credit and Budgetary Affairs, criticized Yerevan Mayo
10/06/2020 12:35 PM
Armenia Gets New Chief of Police, National Security Service Director
Armenia Gets New Chief of Police, National Security Service Director
Pashinyan appointed Lieutenant General Onik Gasparyan Chief of the General Staff of the Armed Forces, Colonel Argishti Kyaramyan as Director of the National Security Service, and Colonel Vahe Ghazary
08/06/2020 1:15 PM
MP Naira Zohrabyan Says Armenia Spiralling Towards
MP Naira Zohrabyan Says Armenia Spiralling Towards "Chaos"
Taking the podium today in Armenia’s National Assembly, Prosperous Armenia MP Naira Zohrabyan said the government has no moral right to blames citizens for the recent rise of Covid-19 cases in the co
03/06/2020 11:35 AM
Armenian Prime Minister Calls for Tighter Monitoring of Public Gatherings
Armenian Prime Minister Calls for Tighter Monitoring of Public Gatherings
Against the backdrop of rising Covid-19 cases in the country, Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan today instructed government agencies to tighten its monitoring of social distancing and mask wear
02/06/2020 1:45 PM
President Sarkisssian Congratulates Italian President on Fiesta della Repubblica
President Sarkisssian Congratulates Italian President on Fiesta della Repubblica
I recall particularly warmly our regular contacts. I am confident that my forthcoming state visit to Italy will give a boost to the multifaceted Armenian-Italian relations.
02/06/2020 1:15 PM
Pashinyan and Lukashenko Discuss Coronavirus Crisis
Pashinyan and Lukashenko Discuss Coronavirus Crisis
The two briefed each other on the situation in their countries and exchanged information on steps taken to combat the virus and the experience gained.
02/06/2020 10:45 AM
Pashinyan and Putin Discuss June 24 Great Patriotic War Ceremony in Moscow
Pashinyan and Putin Discuss June 24 Great Patriotic War Ceremony in Moscow
Russian President Vladimir Putin today, by telephone, congratulated Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan on his 45th birthday and wished him and his family a speedy recovery after testing positive
01/06/2020 10:55 AM
Putin to Pashinyan:
Putin to Pashinyan: "Happy Birthday"
Russian President Vladimir Putin today sent the following message to Armenian PM Nikol Pashinyan on his 45th birthday.
01/06/2020 10:55 AM
Armenian Citizens Can Again Travel to China Without Visa
Armenian Citizens Can Again Travel to China Without Visa
Citizens of Armenia will once again be allowed to travel to China as of June 1 without visas, this according to the Armenian Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
30/05/2020 11:55 AM
Former Armenian FM Edward Nalbandian Questioned by Parliamentary Ad Hoc Committee Investigating Apri
Former Armenian FM Edward Nalbandian Questioned by Parliamentary Ad Hoc Committee Investigating Apri
Nalbandian was foreign minister when fighting broke out along the Artsakh-Azerbaijan border, claiming the lives of hundreds on both sides.
29/05/2020 11:34 AM
Armenian President on Republic Day:
Armenian President on Republic Day: "The historic significance of the First Republic is invaluable"
Almost 500 years after the fall of the Armenian Kingdom of Cilicia, Armenian statehood was reinstated. It was a dream for multiple generations and the result of the centuries-long national liberation
28/05/2020 12:04 PM
Pashinyan on Republic Day:
Pashinyan on Republic Day: "The flag of Armenia must forever fly high"
After taking control of Alexandropol on May 15, 1918, the Turkish vanguard forces reached the village of Sardarapat on May 21: it seemed that they would inevitably enter Etchmiadzin and Yerevan, and
28/05/2020 11:44 AM
Armenian Parliament Prez to MPs: Wear A Mask or Leave
Armenian Parliament Prez to MPs: Wear A Mask or Leave
Armenian National Assembly President Ararat Mirzoyan has warned MPs to wear a face mask during all legislative sessions, otherwise he will ask them to leave.
26/05/2020 11:04 AM
Czech Senate Adopts Resolution Condemning 1915 Armenian Genocide
Czech Senate Adopts Resolution Condemning 1915 Armenian Genocide
At its plenary session on May 20, the Senate of the Czech Parliament unanimously adopted a resolution dedicated to the 75th anniversary of the end of World War II and atrocities, including the Armeni
22/05/2020 3:04 PM
Meeting of Foreign Ministers of the Republic of Artsakh and the Republic of Armenia
Meeting of Foreign Ministers of the Republic of Artsakh and the Republic of Armenia
The Ministers also exchanged views on the prospects of international cooperation in the fight against the spread of the novel coronavirus, which knows no borders.
22/05/2020 10:24 AM
Pashinyan Says Negotiations Set for Visa Liberalization with EU
Pashinyan Says Negotiations Set for Visa Liberalization with EU
Armenian PM Nikol Pashinyan, at a press conference today, announced that an agreement has been reached with the European Union to start visa liberalization talks.   
20/05/2020 5:44 PM
Armenian, Egyptian Foreign Ministers Discuss Coronavirus Challenges
Armenian, Egyptian Foreign Ministers Discuss Coronavirus Challenges
Armenian Foreign Minister Zohrab Mnatsakanyan and his Egyptian counterpart, Sameh Shoukry, today, by telephone, discussed the steps taken by their governments to address the challenges posed by the n
20/05/2020 5:44 PM
Pashinyan Reiterates that Artsakh Must Participate in Karabakh Settlement Negotiations
Pashinyan Reiterates that Artsakh Must Participate in Karabakh Settlement Negotiations
At a Yerevan press conference today, Armenian PM Nikol Pashinyan announced that he is ready to hold discussions with the three former presidents of the country on the Karabakh issue if the need arise
20/05/2020 5:44 PM
Armenia: Parliament Passes Bill to Fine People 10,000 AMD for Not Carrying a Face Mask
Armenia: Parliament Passes Bill to Fine People 10,000 AMD for Not Carrying a Face Mask
Armenia’s National Assembly, at a specially convened session today, unanimously voted in favor of a government bill that, among other things, would allow law enforcement to fine individuals not carry
20/05/2020 5:44 PM
Citing Security Concerns, Former Armenian Armed Forces Intelligence Head Ducks Reporters' Questions
Citing Security Concerns, Former Armenian Armed Forces Intelligence Head Ducks Reporters' Questions
"Since all the questions about me are a bit secretive, I'm sorry, but it’s not that I don't want to communicate with you, I just can't," Karapetyan told reporters at the end of the meeting.
20/05/2020 5:44 PM
Armenia's Heritage Party Gets New President
Armenia's Heritage Party Gets New President
Gagik Margaryan is the party’s new vice president.
15/05/2020 11:54 AM
Armenian, Sedish Parliament Speakers Discuss Coronavirus Crisis
Armenian, Sedish Parliament Speakers Discuss Coronavirus Crisis
Armenian National Assembly Speaker Ararat Mirzoyan had a televised conversation with the Swedish Riksdag Speaker Andreas Norlén
13/05/2020 12:44 PM
Armenian Parliament Ratifies CoE Convention on the Protection of Children against Sexual Exploitatio
Armenian Parliament Ratifies CoE Convention on the Protection of Children against Sexual Exploitatio
The Armenian National Assembly, by a vote of 79 to 12, today ratified the The Council of Europe Convention on the Protection of Children against Sexual Exploitation and Sexual Abuse. 
11/05/2020 11:34 AM
Former Armenian PM Karapetyan Appears Before “Four Day War” Commission
Former Armenian PM Karapetyan Appears Before “Four Day War” Commission
Former Armenian PM Karen Karapetyan showed up at today’s session of a parliamentary commission investigating aspects of the April 2016 Four Day War.
11/05/2020 11:24 AM
Pashinyan and Lithuanian President Discuss Coronavirus Prevention
Pashinyan and Lithuanian President Discuss Coronavirus Prevention
Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan and Lithuanian President Gitanas Nausėda today, via a video call, exchanged views on the steps taken by their governments to fight the coronavirus pandemic.
08/05/2020 2:14 PM
Pashinyan Condemns Parliament Scuffle; Calls It
Pashinyan Condemns Parliament Scuffle; Calls It "Greatest Defeat of Velvet Revolution"
Armenian PM Nikol Pashinyan condemned the scuffle that broke out earlier today in parliament, but charged one of the main participants, Bright Armenia MP Edmon Marukyan, of intentionally badgering th
08/05/2020 1:14 PM
Armenia: MPs Exchange Verbal Taunts Leading to Fisticuffs in Parliament
Armenia: MPs Exchange Verbal Taunts Leading to Fisticuffs in Parliament
The fisticuffs occurred when MP Sasun Mikayelyan interrupted a speech by Bright Armenia MP Edmon Marukyan regarding the statements made by Babgen Tunyan, Chair of the Standing Committee on Economic A
08/05/2020 12:34 PM
Armenian, Belarus Foreign Ministers Discuss Coronavirus Crisis
Armenian, Belarus Foreign Ministers Discuss Coronavirus Crisis
The two, according to a statement released by Mnatsakanyan’s office, proudly pointed to the cooperation between the two countries in organizing the return of their citizens from Yerevan and Minsk.
06/05/2020 1:04 PM
Pashinyan on Resignation of Environment Minister:
Pashinyan on Resignation of Environment Minister: "He Did His Best"
When asked to explain the May 5 resignation of Minister of the Environment Erik Grigoryan, Armenian PM Pashinyan had little to offer other than to say that the minister “had done his best”.
06/05/2020 11:44 AM
Armenian, Kazakh Foreign Ministers Discuss Coronavirus Chalenges
Armenian, Kazakh Foreign Ministers Discuss Coronavirus Chalenges
Armenian Foreign Minister Zohrab Mnatsakanyan and his Kazakh counterpart, Mukhtar Tleuberdi, spoke by phone today and exchanged views on the measures and programs being implemented at the national le
05/05/2020 1:34 PM
Artsakh Foreign Minister and New President Meet
Artsakh Foreign Minister and New President Meet
Artsakh Foreign Minister Masis Mayilyan today met with the newly elected President of the Artsakh, Arayik Harutyunyan.  
30/04/2020 1:44 PM
Armenia: Parliament Approves Bill Increasing State Budget Deficit by $335M
Armenia: Parliament Approves Bill Increasing State Budget Deficit by $335M
Armenia’s National Assembly today, by a vote of 101 to 17, passed a bill to amend the 2020 state budget by allowing for a deficit increase of AMD 160 billion (US$334.5M).
29/04/2020 11:34 AM
President Sarkissian Congratulates Israeli President on Independence Day
President Sarkissian Congratulates Israeli President on Independence Day
Armenian President Armen Sarkissian sent the following message to Israeli President Reuven Rivlin, congratulating him on Israeli Independence Day.
29/04/2020 11:14 AM
Armenia: Parliamentary Economic Committee Chair Promises
Armenia: Parliamentary Economic Committee Chair Promises "No One Will Go Hungry"
Babken Tunyan, Chairman of the Standing Committee on Economic Affairs of the Armenian National Assembly, today promised that no one in Armenia would go hungry due to the economic downturn triggered b
28/04/2020 12:14 PM
Statement on the Artsakh elections 2020 by the Artsakh Friendship Group of Dutch-speaking Belgian Pa
Statement on the Artsakh elections 2020 by the Artsakh Friendship Group of Dutch-speaking Belgian Pa
The Friendship Group welcomes the commitment of the people of Artsakh to organize their society in a democratic way despite the imposed political isolation.
27/04/2020 4:14 PM
Turkish Presidential Spokesperson: There Was No Policy to Annihilate Armenians
Turkish Presidential Spokesperson: There Was No Policy to Annihilate Armenians
İbrahim Kalın, Spokesperson and Chief Adviser for Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan today issued a statement on the 1915 Armenian Genocide, reiterating Turkey's policy of denying the historical
24/04/2020 1:33 PM
Armenian President on 1915 Genocide: “The entire Armenian nation is waiting for the restoration of j
Armenian President on 1915 Genocide: “The entire Armenian nation is waiting for the restoration of j
Armenian President Armen Sarkissian issued the following message today, the 105th anniversary of the 1915 Armenian Genocide.
24/04/2020 12:33 PM
Armenian Foreign Ministry Spokesperson: No Karabakh
Armenian Foreign Ministry Spokesperson: No Karabakh "Step-By-Step" Settlement Talks Since 2018
It is not acceptable for the Armenian parties to implement a solution that does not envisage the implementation of Artsakh's right to self-determination without any restrictions and may endanger the
23/04/2020 1:23 PM
Armenian Parliament to Discuss Amendments to State of Emergency Law
Armenian Parliament to Discuss Amendments to State of Emergency Law
The Armenian National Assembly, at the suggestion of the government, will convene a special sitting on April 28 to discuss amendments to the Law on the State of Emergency, the Labor Code, and the Law
23/04/2020 12:23 PM
Artsakh: Composition of New Parliament
Artsakh: Composition of New Parliament
Free Homeland-Civilian Unified Alliance Party Aliance: 16 seats
22/04/2020 1:33 PM
Armenian FM Mnatsakanyan: Principle of Self-Determination is a Priority in Karabakh Talks
Armenian FM Mnatsakanyan: Principle of Self-Determination is a Priority in Karabakh Talks
During an April 21 roundtable discussion with representatives of the Gorchakov Public Diplomacy Fund, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said that a formula to settle the Nagorno Karabakh conflic
22/04/2020 11:03 AM