Month: October 2019

Armenia and Moldova want to deepen economic ties. meeting between ministers

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RA Minister of Economy Tigran Khachatryan received Vadim Brinzan, Minister of Economy and Infrastructure of Moldova. This was reported by the press service of the ministry.


Vadim Brinzan noted that he was impressed by the World Conference on Information Technologies held in Armenia and thanked the Minister for the reception. According to him, the development of information technologies in Moldova is one of the priorities of the country’s economic policy.


The two ministers discussed the current state of trade relations between Armenia and Moldova, emphasizing that the real potential is not reflected in the existing statistical indicators, and in that context there is a wide field of cooperation. Tigran Khachatryan and Vadim Brinzan have agreed to continue the discussions on combining the economic opportunities of the two countries.


According to Vadim Brinzan, Armenia has recorded impressive results in the fight against corruption. Tigran Khachatryan, in turn, noted that he is ready to share the experience of steps aimed at eliminating corruption in the field of economic activity.


The parties also discussed the possibilities of interaction on various projects within the framework of the development of multilateral relations with the European Union.


The Ministers of Economy of the two countries referred to the closer ties of business circles, the meetings of business groups expected in the near future.

The court completely satisfied the claim of Konstantin Orbelyan against Nazeni Gharibyan

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The court completely satisfied the civil claim of the artistic director of the Opera Theater Konstantin Orbelyan against the former Minister of Culture Nazeni Gharibyan.


On July 24, the session of Konstantin Orbelyan’s lawsuit against the Ministry of Education, Science, Culture and Sports of the Republic of Armenia started in the Yerevan Court of General Jurisdiction.


Orbelyan demanded to declare Gharibyan’s March 3, 2019 “order to terminate the powers of Konstantin Orbelyan” invalid, reinstate him at work and pay the amount of forced idle time. “I would not go to court if there was a 1 percent doubt that I would not win. I was appointed by law, I was dismissed illegally,” Orbelyan said earlier in a conversation with HJ.


Let’s remind that by the order of Nazeni Gharibyan, acting Minister of Culture, Konstantin Orbelyan was released from the position of the director of the theater on March 29, because according to the law on non-governmental organizations, he cannot hold the position of the theater director and artistic director at the same time.


The day after Gharibyan signed the order, the staff of the Opera Theater protested, after which they met with RA Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan. Having received no response from Nikol Pashinyan, Orbelyan appealed to the court.

Armenpress: Armenia and Bangladesh discuss directions for IT cooperation

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Armenia and Bangladesh discuss directions for IT cooperation

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 09:25, 8 October, 2019

YEREVAN, OCTOBER 8, ARMENPRESS. Armenia’s Minister of High Tech Industry Hakob Arshakyan held a meeting with Zunaid Ahmed Palak, the State Minister for ICT Division at the Ministry of Posts, Telecommunications and Information Technology of Bangladesh.

Palak’s delegation is in Armenia at the invitation of Arshakyan to participate in the World Congress on Information Technology 2019 in Yerevan, the ministry said in a news release. 

Palak thanked for the reception and noted that they’ve arrived for the first time in Armenia with a rather large delegation.

In addition to taking part in WCIT, the delegation will also get to know Armenia’s high tech sector, the steps for the development of the ecosystem and to discuss cooperation opportunities.

Minister Hakob Arshakyan welcomed the members of the delegation and briefed them on Armenia’s priorities in the IT sector, the projects and goals.

Arshakyan noted that the ministry is implementing its activities in three directions – digitization, military industry and ecosystem development. He touched upon the scientific achievements of Armenian specialists, the existing potential and also emphasized the achievements of Armenian engineers in radiophysics, microelectronics and other sectors back in the Soviet era.

Arshakyan also emphasized the importance of education, which is a priority for every Armenian family and therefore education and talent is a component of Armenia’s ecosystem. He presented the Armenian model directed at the development of startups and mentioned the Armenian startups who have already reached worldwide fame.

Minister Arshakyan also invited the Bangladeshi delegation to visit the DigiTec Expo which is being held simultaneously with the WCIT.

Zunaid Ahmed Palak noted that getting to know Armenia is very important for them, as well as developing directions for productive cooperation.

Palak in turn briefed about Bangladesh’s technology potential, ecosystem and the actions and goals aimed at the development of digital technologies. He noted that Bangladesh is a very big market where Armenian startups can invest their ideas and that cooperation between the two countries can reach very good results.

Arshakyan noted readiness for cooperation.

The parties agreed to create a task force where experts from both countries will discuss and consider directions and possibilities for cooperation.

Edited and translated by Stepan Kocharyan

Armenpress: Armenian PM’s spouse, First Lady of Belize visit Hematology Center in Yerevan

Emil Lazarian

Armenian PM’s spouse, First Lady of Belize visit Hematology Center in Yerevan

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 09:55, 8 October, 2019

YEREVAN, OCTOBER 8, ARMENPRESS. Anna Hakobyan, spouse of the Armenian Prime Minister, Chairwoman of the Board of Trustees of My Step and City of Smile charitable foundations, and the First Lady of Belize Kim Simplis Barrow, who is in Armenia on the sidelines of the 23rd World Congress on Information Technology (WCIT), visited on October 7 the Hematology Center after Prof. R. Yolyan, Mrs. Hakobyan’s Office told Armenpress.

Director of the Center Samvel Danielyan and executive director of the City of Smile charity foundation Ester Demirchyan accompanied Mrs. Anna Hakobyan and Mrs. Kim Simplis Barrow. The two ladies toured the center, talked to the children suffering cancer and their parents.

16-year-old Astghik Loretsyan from Gyumri handed over his work made of gobelin to Mrs. Kim Simplis Barrow. The child has been treated in the Hematology Center by the support of the City of Smile foundation.

After the tour the two ladies introduced the activities of the foundations led by them. Kim Simplis Barrow invited Anna Hakobyan to visit Belize.

Kim Simplis Barrow is one of the most influential women in Central America, is an advocate of protecting the rights of children and women. She personally overcame cancer and has initiated different global programs for the treatment of children suffering cancer. She is also the founder of the Lifeline Foundation of Belize.

“City of Smile” Foundation was created to support people with oncological and hematological diseases. Its mission is to stand by their side and help them and their families in their challenging journey of conquering cancer.

Edited and translated by Aneta Harutyunyan




Armenpress: PM sacks chief advisor Valery Osipyan

Emil Lazarian

PM sacks chief advisor Valery Osipyan

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 10:13, 8 October, 2019

YEREVAN, OCTOBER 8, ARMENPRESS. Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan has sacked his chief advisor Valery Osipyan.

The decision on relieving Osipyan posted online at e-gov.am did not indicate a reason for the dismissal.

Osipyan was Police Chief of Armenia from May 2018 until September 2019.

He was fired on September 18th, and on the same day was appointed Chief Advisor to the Prime Minister.

Edited and translated by Stepan Kocharyan

Kyrgyzstan’s parliamentary committee approves nominee for Ambassador to Armenia

Emil Lazarian

Kyrgyzstan’s parliamentary committee approves nominee for Ambassador to Armenia

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 10:32, 8 October, 2019

YEREVAN, OCTOBER 8, ARMENPRESS. Kyrgyzstan’s parliamentary committee for international affairs, defense and security has confirmed nomination of Alikbek Jekshenkulov as Ambassador of Kyrgyzstan to Armenia, AKIpress reported.

Edited and translated by Aneta Harutyunyan




Kocharyan requires surgery, says lawyer

Emil Karabekian

Kocharyan requires surgery, says lawyer

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 10:49, 8 October, 2019

YEREVAN, OCTOBER 8, ARMENPRESS. Former President Robert Kocharyan has been taken to a hospital for a medical examination again, Ministry of Justice department of corrections spokesperson Nona Navikyan told ARMENPRESS.

She said Kocharyan has been taken to Izmirlyan Medical Center in Yerevan.

This is the third time in one week that Kocharyan is being taken to the same hospital for a medical examination.

Kocharyan is currently jailed on charges of Overthrowing Constitutional Order and bribery in the trial of the 2008-post election unrest, known as the March 1 case.

One of Kocharyan’s lawyers Hovhannes Khudoyan told ARMENPRESS that the former president requires surgery.

Edited and translated by Stepan Kocharyan

‘I’m really excited to be here’ – Kim Kardashian says in response to ARMENPRESS question

Hunanian Jack

‘I’m really excited to be here’ – Kim Kardashian says in response to ARMENPRESS question  

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 10:55, 8 October, 2019

YEREVAN, OCTOBER 8, ARMENPRESS. Armenian-American reality TV superstar Kim Kardashian West arrived in the venue of the World Congress on Information Technology (WCIT 2019) which is taking place in Yerevan, the capital of Armenia.

“I am really excited to be here”, Kim Kardashian West said in response to ARMENPRESS question.

Kim Kardashian West will be a special keynote speaker and panelist at the 23rd WCIT 2019.

WCIT 2019 launched in Yerevan, Armenia on October 7. The Congress is hosted by Armenia with the support and under the high patronage of the Government of the Republic of Armenia. The World Congress on Information Technology (WCIT) was established by the World Information Technology and Services Alliance (WITSA). Its main organizing body is the Union of Advanced Technology Enterprises (UATE). The Congress will last until October 9.

Edited and translated by Aneta Harutyunyan




Yerevan awards Honorary Citizen title to Hermitage Museum Director Mikhail Piotrovsky

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Yerevan awards Honorary Citizen title to Hermitage Museum Director Mikhail Piotrovsky

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 11:50, 8 October, 2019

YEREVAN, OCTOBER 8, ARMENPRESS. The City of Yerevan has awarded the title of Honorary Citizen of Yerevan to Mikhail Piotrovsky, the Director of the Hermitage Museum (St. Petersburg, Russia).

The decision on awarding the title was approved today at a City Council session with 47 members voting in favor. Only 1 councilmember voted against and another one abstained.

Piotrovsky was awarded for “significant contribution in the development of Armenian culture, outstanding merit in preservation of global cultural values and many years of fruitful activities”.

The Yerevan City Council’s Committee of Culture, Education and Social Affairs had earlier also approved the decision.

Edited and translated by Stepan Kocharyan

President Sarkissian hosts Columbia University Professor John Bilezikian and his delegation

Antranik Varosian

President Sarkissian hosts Columbia University Professor John Bilezikian and his delegation

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 11:52, 8 October, 2019

YEREVAN, OCTOBER 8, ARMENPRESS. President of Armenia Armen Sarkissian on October 8 hosted famous doctor, Professor at the Columbia University John Bilezikian and his delegation who are in Armenia to participate in a symposium on osteoporosis issues, the President’s Office told Armenpress.

The guests introduced the purpose of symposium, highlighted the importance of public awareness raising on the issue, in particular the need to implement educational programs among the youth and in the provinces of Armenia for this purpose.

President Sarkissian welcomed the programs implemented by John Bilezikian in Armenia, as well as attached importance to the activity of the Osteoporosis Center operating in Armenia for already two years.

Edited and translated by Aneta Harutyunyan