Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan has announced that his administration continues to work on improving Armenia’s railway infrastructure, and that a tender has already been announced for the restoration of the Akhurik–Gyumri section.

“I also want to say that, in general, we are carrying out work to bring the railway infrastructure in Armenia to a better condition,” Pashinyan told lawmakers at a joint committee hearing in parliament on the government’s 2025 budget report.

The Prime Minister noted that preparatory work has already begun for the restoration of the Akhurik–Gyumri railway section.

“At present, a tender has also been announced for the restoration of the Akhurik–Gyumri section, which will be carried out using state budget funds,” he added.

Pashinyan further said that work on developing railway infrastructure will be ongoing, and that the government plans to implement new projects with the involvement of international partners.

“Of course, in the future, we will also carry out certain projects related to the railway, including with international partners,” Pashinyan said.

President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy has congratulated Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan on his Civil Contract party’s electoral victory.

In a post on X, Zelenskyy congratulated Armenia on holding democratic and free elections.

He expressed readiness to expand cooperation and called on the EU to provide real support to Armenia.

“I congratulate Armenia on holding democratic and free elections, and Nikol Pashinyan on his victory. This is also a victory for Armenia’s sovereignty, your independence, and your right to live the way you choose. We wish you success. Ukraine is ready to expand our cooperation, and now is precisely the time for the European Union to provide real support to Armenia and do everything necessary to ensure that people feel their lives are better thanks to their relationship with Europe. This is a test for the European Union. It is important not to lose time or miss opportunities,” the Ukrainian leader said.

Speaker of Armenia’s Parliament Alen Simonyan spoke by phone on Monday with his Ukrainian counterpart, Ruslan Stefanchuk.

According to a readout issued by the Armenian parliament’s press service, Chairman of the Verkhovna Rada Ruslan Stefanchuk congratulated Simonyan, a senior member of the Civil Contract party, on the party’s decisive victory in the parliamentary elections, noting that the Ukrainian parliament is ready to continue cooperation with Armenia at both the bilateral and multilateral levels.

Simonyan thanked his counterpart for the congratulations, stating that Armenia is also ready to continue developing bilateral relations.

The two sides also discussed other issues related to interparliamentary cooperation.

 The Central Bank of Armenia informs “Armenpress” that today, 5 June, USD exchange rate down by 0.05 drams to 368.54 drams. EUR exchange rate up by 0.27 drams to 428.98 drams. Russian Ruble exchange rate up by 0.0431 drams to 5.0046 drams. GBP exchange rate up by 0.93 drams to 496.57 drams.

The Central Bank has set the following prices for precious metals.

Gold price up by 614 drams to 53284 drams. 

Hungary’s new government has banned the entry and employment of migrant workers from Armenia, Georgia and the Philippines under a simplified procedure.

The move was announced by government spokesperson Vanda Sondi, according to Daily Hungary.

Sondi said the decision was taken as part of a broader review of the procedures governing the employment of foreign workers.

“As a first step, an amendment to a government decree has entered into force. Under the previous rules, employment agencies were allowed to bring workers from three countries in large numbers through an accelerated procedure. Those countries were the Philippines, Georgia and Armenia.

“From today, workers from these three countries will no longer be able to enter the country under the simplified procedure, while applications to extend the work permits of those already in Hungary will be processed under the standard procedure,” Sondi said.

She did not explain why those three countries were selected.

Sondi also stated that Hungary’s new government, led by Prime Minister Péter Magyar, is tightening the rules governing the employment of guest workers in the country, in line with its election pledges.

“The previous government left considerable disorder in this area. Foreign nationals can be employed under 24 different legal frameworks administered by various ministries, and as a result the authorities do not even know exactly how many migrant workers are currently in the country.

“The problem is that these people are willing to work for less than Hungarian citizens, which lowers the overall wage level in Hungary,” Sondi explained.

“The government’s goal is to prevent this, and it is looking for a long-term solution. However, the situation is complex and cannot be resolved overnight,” she added.

The United Nations General Assembly has adopted the “Education for Peace” resolution, initiated by Armenia.

Armenian Foreign Minister Ararat Mirzoyan announced the adoption in a post on X.

“The UN General Assembly adopted the resolution ‘Education for Peace’, initiated by Armenia.

Through this initiative, Armenia reaffirms that education is its strategic priority and a vital pillar for building peace.

Heartfelt thanks to those states that supported this initiative and co-sponsored the resolution,”Mirzoyan wrote.

He also expressed gratitude to the states that supported Armenia’s initiative and co-sponsored the resolution.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Armenia has congratulated Denmark on the occasion of Constitution Day.

The congratulatory message was published on the Armenian Foreign Ministry’s official X account.

“Warmest congratulations to the Government and people of the Kingdom of Denmark on Constitution Day. Armenia enjoys strong and friendly relations with Denmark and looks forward to exploring new avenues of cooperation, including within the framework of the Armenia–European Union partnership,” the Armenian Foreign Ministry said in a message posted on its official X account.

Armenian President Vahagn Khachaturyan has received delegates to the 30th Representative Assembly of the Ramgavar Liberal Party, as well as members of the party’s newly elected Central Executive Board.

The information was released by the Office of the President of Armenia.

Welcoming the guests, President Khachaturyan congratulated them on the holding of the assembly and wished the newly elected leadership success in its activities for the benefit of national and pan-Armenian objectives.

According to the statement, the president thanked the Ramgavar Liberal Party for its state-centered positions maintained over decades, its contribution to the protection of national interests, and its consistent support for the establishment and development of the institutions of the independent Armenian state.

Khachaturyan particularly highlighted the party’s activities in the Armenian Diaspora, including efforts aimed at preserving Armenian identity, safeguarding national values, promoting Armenian culture, and consolidating pan-Armenian potential.

During the meeting, the president briefed the guests on Armenia’s domestic and foreign policy priorities, regional developments, the challenges facing the country, and the measures being undertaken to address them.

The discussions also touched upon the modernization of the public administration system, the strengthening of democratic institutions, economic development, and the progress of reforms being implemented across various sectors of public life.

According to the statement, the sides also discussed the security and political environment surrounding Armenia, efforts to advance the peace agenda, and prospects for establishing stability and lasting peace in the region.

Referring to the upcoming parliamentary elections, President Khachaturyan presented the general pre-election atmosphere and the current political realities in the country.

In this context, he emphasized the importance of holding free, fair, transparent and competitive elections as a fundamental prerequisite for the consolidation and development of a democratic state

The president stressed the importance of fully guaranteeing citizens’ right to freely express their will, strengthening public confidence in electoral processes, and ensuring the continued development of political culture.

The statement added that the meeting reaffirmed the importance of democratic values, the strengthening of statehood, and nationwide cooperation, underscoring the significance of joint efforts for the development and progress of the Republic of Armenia.

Georgia and the United States are working on a renewed agenda for bilateral relations based on mutual respect and consideration of the interests of both countries.

The Georgian service of Sputnik reported this, citing remarks by Georgian Foreign Minister Maka Botchorishvili during her visit to the United States.

According to the Georgian foreign minister, both sides have recently taken important steps aimed at ensuring positive developments in relations between Tbilisi and Washington and opening up new opportunities for cooperation.

“We are working with the United States on the substance of renewed Georgian-American relations and on ways to further develop those ties. We hope that in the near future we will have the opportunity to discuss specific areas of cooperation in greater detail,” Botchorishvili said.

The minister noted that the recent reciprocal visits by the two sides were aimed at advancing dialogue between the two countries.