Month: February 2020

 17:39, 7 February, 2020

YEREVAN, FEBRUARY 7, ARMENPRESS. Speaker of Parliament of Armenia Ararat Mirzoyan received today the delegation led by Chairman of the Board of the Eurasian Economic Commission (EEC) Mikhail Myasnikovich, the Parliament told Armenpress.

Welcoming the guests Speaker Mirzoyan congratulated Mikhail Myasnikovich on election as EEC Board Chairman and wished success to his future activities. Ararat Mirzoyan said the Eurasian Economic Union is an important organization for Armenia, and during the EAEU jubilee summit which was held in Yerevan last year the participants outlined the structure’s priorities, expanded the geography of actions, outlined new cooperation directions with Iran, as well as signed a free trade agreement with Singapore.

The EEC Board Chair highly valued the relations with Armenia. Highlighting Speaker Mirzoyan’s high reputation in the organization he discussed the Speaker’s possible support to solving a number of issues facing the structure inside the EAEU and international platforms.

The officials talked about the harmonization of the legislative field in the EEC. Mikhail Myasnikovich said the draft EAEU strategy is being developed and they will be very happy if it receives support also at the parliamentary level.

Speaker Mirzoyan said Armenia is open to cooperation at all directions.

Edited and translated by Aneta Harutyunyan

 17:31, 7 February, 2020

YEREVAN, 7 FEBUARY, ARMENPRESS. The Central Bank of Armenia informs “Armenpress” that today, 7 February, USD exchange rate down by 0.38 drams to 478.47 drams. EUR exchange rate down by 2.62 drams to 524.16 drams. Russian Ruble exchange rate down by 0.08 drams to 7.50 drams. GBP exchange rate down by 2.84 drams to 618.61 drams.

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

Gold price up by 134.85 drams to 24048.5 drams. Silver price up by 2.01 drams to 273.28 drams. Platinum price up by 34.25 drams to 15029.35 drams.

 16:50, 7 February, 2020

BERLIN, FEBRUARY 7, ARMENPRESS. Prime Minister of Armenia Nikol Pashinyan will meet with German Chancellor Angela Merkel in Berlin on February 13, the German federal government said in a statement.

“The meeting will focus on discussing the bilateral relations, economic issues and topics relating to the foreign and security policy”, the statement said.

The Armenian PM will depart for Germany to take part in the Munich Security Conference on February 14-16.

Edited and translated by Aneta Harutyunyan

 18:06, 7 February, 2020

YEREVAN, FEBRUARY 7, ARMENPRESS. Prime Minister of Armenia Nikol Pashinyan received Board Chairman of the Eurasian Economic Commission Mikhail Myasnikovich.

As ARMENPRESS was informed from the Office of the Prime Minister of Armenia, the PM congratulated Mikhail Myasnikovich on the assumption of the new position and wished his effective and productive works. Nikol Pashinyan hoped that under the leadership of Mr.Myasnikovich the works of the Commission will give new impetus to the cooperation and expansion of trade and economic relations between the EAEU member states.

Mikhail Myasnikovich thanked PM Pashinyan for protecting his candidacy for the post of the EEC Board Chairman. He assured that he will justify the trust of the leaders of the EAEU member states.

During the meeting the sides discussed the strategic directions for the development of economic integration of the Union for the period until 2025, as well as the elimination of the obstacles and limitations existing in the EAEU market.

PM Pashinyan highlighted the increase of internal trade turnover and the implementation of the steps aimed at the establishment of a single energy market.

Edited and translated by Tigran Sirekanyan

 18:53, 7 February, 2020

YEREVAN, FEBRUARY 7, ARMENPRESS. the citizens of the Republic of Artsakh, representing non-governmental organizations, can participate in the upcoming elections in Azerbaijan only as international observers with appropriate guarantees for their safety. And members of the Central Electoral Commission of the Republic of Artsakh, in turn, can organize training to share their experience of holding fair and transparent elections with their Azerbaijani counterparts. Only in this format can the citizens of the Republic of Artsakh participate in the upcoming elections in Azerbaijan, Chairwoman of the Central Electoral Committee of Artsakh Srbuhi Arzumanyan said, commenting on the announcement of the Central Electoral Committee of Artsakh, ARMENPRESS was informed from Artsakh’s CEC.

“Comment by Chairwoman of the Central Electoral Commission of the Republic of Artsakh Srbuhi Arzumanyan on the Statement by the Central Electoral Commission of Azerbaijan

Such a statement by Azerbaijan is ridiculous. Just a few years ago, the Azerbaijani authorities tried to annihilate the peaceful population of the Republic of Artsakh, claiming that there were no civilians in Artsakh, and subjected the peaceful settlements of our country to large-scale attacks. And now they are cynically declaring that the citizens of Artsakh can participate in the upcoming elections in Azerbaijan. I would like to stress that there is no legal-political connection between the citizens of the Republic of Artsakh and the state of Azerbaijan. The people of Artsakh declared the establishment of its independent statehood yet at the December 10, 1991 referendum. For 29 years already, the citizens of the Republic of Artsakh have effectively exercised their inalienable right by establishing their own state structures through free and transparent _expression_ of will. And the regular national elections in Artsakh scheduled for March 31 will be another step on the way to the continued strengthening of the democratic statehood in our country. At the same time, I would like to note that the citizens of the Republic of Artsakh, representing non-governmental organizations, can participate in the upcoming elections in Azerbaijan only as international observers with appropriate guarantees for their safety. And members of the Central Electoral Commission of the Republic of Artsakh, in turn, can organize training to share their experience of holding fair and transparent elections with their Azerbaijani counterparts. Only in this format can the citizens of the Republic of Artsakh participate in the upcoming elections in Azerbaijan”, Srbuhi Arzumanyan said.

Edited and translated by Tigran Sirekanyan

 20:56, 7 February, 2020

YEREVAN, FEBRUARY 7, ARMENPRESS. Ryanair airlines will carry out also Yerevan-Paphos-Yerevan flights, ARMENPRESS was informed from the Facebook page of Yerevan’s “Zvartnots” airport.

The low-cost Yerevan-Paphos-Yerevan flights will start from June 2020, with a frequency of two flights a week.

Edited and translated by Tigran Sirekanyan

 19:10, 7 February, 2020

YEREVAN, FEBRUARY 7, ARMENPRESS. Armenian exports in 2019 amounted to 2 billion 640 million and 275.1 thousand USD, which is an increase of 9.4% against the previous year, ARMENPRESS was informed from the data published by the National Statistical Committee.

The exports to the EAEU member states amounted to 760 million and 894.5 thousand USD, against 688 million and 473.6 thousand USD of the previous year, an increase of 10.5%.

Armenian exports to the EU in 2019 amounted to 593 million and 170.7 thousand USD against 683 million and 409.2 thousand of the previous year, an increase of 14.7%.

Imports to Armenia in 2019 amounted to 5 billion 513 million and 798.8 thousand USD, an increase of 10.8%.

Edited and translated by Tigran Sirekanyan

 21:14, 7 February, 2020

YEREVAN, FEBRUARY 7, ARMENPRESS. 4 contractual servicemen were left under avalanche in the positions of a military regiment located in Armenia’s Syunik Province at about 16:50, February 6.

As ARMENPRESS was informed from the press service of the Defense Ministry of Armenia, the bodies of 3 servicemen have been found.

The other serviceman was rescued with minor injuries.

The Defense Ministry expresses condolences to the family and friends of the victims.

Edited and translated by Tigran Sirekanyan

 17:45, 7 February, 2020

YEREVAN, FEBRUARY 7, ARMENPRESS. Foreign Minister of Armenia Zohrab Mnatsakanyan held a traditional meeting with the Head of the EU Delegation to Armenia and the Ambassadors of the EU member states accredited in Armenia, ARMENPRESS was informed from the press service of the MFA Armenia.

The interlocutors exchanged views on challenges and ways to solve them in the context of global and regional developments.

In the context of Armenia-EU partnership, the sides referred to the implementation process of the Armenia EU Comprehensive and Enhanced Partnership Agreement.

FM Mnatsakanyan presented to the EU partners the reform process in Armenia aimed at the development of democracy, strengthening of rule of law, establishment of independent judicial system, and fight against corruption.

The Armenian Foreign Minister also presented the recent developments over Nagorno Karabakh peace process.

Edited and translated by Tigran Sirekanyan