Month: September 2021

 13:12, 6 September, 2021

YEREVAN, SEPTEMBER 6, ARMENPRESS. The Kingdom of the Netherlands is ready to assist Armenia in its ongoing reforms in the judiciary, Ambassador of the Netherlands to Armenia Nico Schermers said at the meeting with Justice Minister Karen Andreasyan.

The justice ministry reports that Karen Andreasyan and Nico Schermers discussed the cooperation between the two countries during their meeting.

The Ambassador was interested in the ministry’s priorities and stated that the Netherlands is open to all proposals.

The minister presented the five big wishes connected with the justice field, directed for the reforms of Constitution, correctional and probation systems, digitization of judicial system, etc.

He stated that all these are big areas, and the reforms in these fields without the support of international partners would be difficult.

The Ambassador of the Netherlands expressed readiness to deepen the cooperation in a number of directions.

Editing and Translating by Aneta Harutyunyan

 14:41, 6 September, 2021

YEREVAN, SEPTEMBER 6, ARMENPRESS. Speaker of Parliament of Armenia Alen Simonyan and his delegation departed for Austria on a three-day working visit to take part in the Fifth World Conference of Speakers of Parliament and the First Global Parliamentary Summit on Counter-Terrorism in Vienna, the Parliament said today.

The Conference will officially launch on September 7 in a format of panel discussions.

The topics will relate to the issues of the parliaments, human rights and their full exercise, COVID-19 pandemic, etc.

Armenian Speaker of Parliament Alen Simonyan will deliver remarks at the First Global Parliamentary Summit on Counter-Terrorism, presenting the study about the rights and needs of those affected from terrorism.

Editing and Translating by Aneta Harutyunyan

187,200 doses of AstraZeneca vaccine donated by Belgium through COVAX arrive in Armenia

 15:04, 6 September, 2021

YEREVAN, SEPTEMBER 6, ARMENPRESS. The first deliveries from a pledge of 4 million doses to be donated to COVAX by The Belgian Development Cooperation have arrived, with 187,200 doses of the AstraZeneca (AZ) vaccine shipped to Armenia on 5 September, Gavi reports.

“The only way to defeat this pandemic is through international cooperation. This week, Belgium shares 187,200 AstraZeneca doses with Armenia through COVAX vaccine sharing mechanism. No one is safe until everyone is safe,” said Meryame Kitir, Minister of Development Cooperation and Major Cities Policy.

 15:24, 6 September, 2021

YEREVAN, SEPTEMBER 6, ARMENPRESS. Armenia’s Ministry of Healthcare has approved the Russian single-component Sputnik Light vaccine against coronavirus, the Russian Direct Investment Fund said in a statement.

“Sputnik Light vaccine based on human adenovirus serotype 26 is the first component of the Sputnik V vaccine. Immunization with Sputnik Light will help Armenia to significantly reduce the infection rate in the country and create herd immunity in a short time frame. In February 2021 the two-dose Sputnik V vaccine was also approved in Armenia”, the statement says.

303,325 COVID-19 vaccinations carried out in Armenia so far

 16:16, 6 September, 2021

YEREVAN, SEPTEMBER 6, ARMENPRESS. A total of 303,325 vaccinations against COVID-19 have been carried out in Armenia so far, of which the first dose is 195,290 and the second dose – 108,035, the ministry of healthcare reports.

Vaccinations with AstraZeneca, Sputnik V, Sinopharm and CoronaVac (second dose only) in Armenia are available for people aged over 18.

Vaccinations are carried out on voluntary basis. 

Editing and Translating by Aneta Harutyunyan

 17:35, 6 September, 2021

YEREVAN, 6 SEPTEMBER, ARMENPRESS. The Central Bank of Armenia informs “Armenpress” that today, 6 September, USD exchange rate down by 0.17 drams to 493.48 drams. EUR exchange rate down by 0.79 drams to 585.27 drams. Russian Ruble exchange rate down by 0.02 drams to 6.76 drams. GBP exchange rate down by 0.08 drams to 682.98 drams.

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

Gold price up by 167.00 drams to 28934.37 drams. Silver price down by 1.88 drams to 381.65 drams. Platinum price up by 89.73 drams to 15960.94 drams.

 18:03, 6 September, 2021

YEREVAN, SEPTEMBER 6, ARMENPRESS. Deputy Prime Minister of Armenia Suren Papikyan received the Chairman of the Management Board of the Eurasian Development Bank (EDB) Nikolay Podguzov and the delegation lead by him on September 6. Greeting the guests, the Deputy Prime Minister expressed satisfaction over the productive cooperation with the EDB. He noted that the cooperation between the Armenian Government and the EDB is a good basis for the successful implementation of future joint programs, ARMENPRESS was informed from the Office of Suren Papikyan.

Chairman of the Management Board of the Eurasian Development Bank (EDB) Nikolay Podguzov congratulated Suren Papikyan on assuming the post of Deputy Prime Minister of the Republic of Armenia, emphasizing that the joint work and efforts of the Armenian Government and the EDB open prospects for successful economic development. He added that the EDB is interested in considerably increasing Armenia's portfolio in the next 5 years, seriously considering the opportunities for economic investments.

The parties discussed the directions of economic development in Armenia, referring to specific sectoral programs. The prospects of the digital sphere, financial market, infrastructure, including road construction and railway capacity renewal and development were touched upon. The creation, launch and expansion of the "Journey without Covid-19" application was pointed out as the first successful example of the Armenian-Russian platform partnership.

During the meeting, the new ways of cooperation between the Government of the Republic of Armenia and the EDB were discussed, as well as the possibility of using the state-private format in that.

 18:20, 6 September, 2021

YEREVAN, SEPTEMBER 6, ARMENPRESS.Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan received the newly appointed Russian Co-Chair of the OSCE Minsk Group Igor Khovayev. His visit to Yerevan is of cognitive nature, ARMENPRESS was informed from the Office of the Prime Minister.

The interlocutors discussed the ways of settlement of the Nagorno Karabakh conflict, in that context emphasizing the importance of the activities of the OSCE Minsk Group Co-chairs' format.

 18:30, 6 September, 2021

YEREVAN, SEPTEMBER 6, ARMENPRESS. Deputy Prime Minister of Armenia Mher Grigoryan received World Bank (WB) Regional Director for South Caucasus Sebastian Molineus and the newly appointed Country Manager of the World Bank for Armenia Carolin Geginat. During the meeting Carolin Geginat noted that the WB is ready to assist the Armenian Government in the implementation of its new strategy by bringing to Armenia the best international practice and knowledge.

As ARMENPRESS was informed from the Office of Mher Grigoryan, at the beginning of the meeting, greeting the guests, Deputy PM Mher Grigoryan congratulated Carolin Geginat on appointment and wished productive work, assuring that the Government of Armenia will support her during the implementation of the important mission.

Deputy Prime Minister Mher Grigoryan presented to the WB officials the main goals approved by the new program of the Government, highlighting particularly the reforms in the spheres of human capital development, infrastructure development and economy. From the perspective of economic development, Mher Grigoryan emphasized the steps to be taken towards the development of the capital market.

WB Regional Director for South Caucasus Sebastian Molineus congratulated the Deputy PM on the re-appointment and introduced the newly appointed Country Manager of the World Bank for Armenia.

Carolin Geginat thanked for the reception and noted that the World Bank is ready to assist the Government in the implementation of its new strategy by bringing to Armenia the best international practice and knowledge.

During the meeting, the interlocutors referred to the jointly implemented programs and prospects for the development of cooperation. From the point of view of maintaining public health, countering the pandemic, as well as economic development, both sides highlighted the vaccination process.

At the suggestion of the Deputy Prime Minister, an agreement was reached to hold an extended discussion on the programs implemented by the World Bank in Armenia in the near future to clarify the future activities.

China supports Armenia's sovereignty and territorial integrity – FM Mirzoyan receives Ambassador of China

 19:07, 6 September, 2021

YEREVAN, SEPTEMBER 6, ARMENPRESS. Minister of Foreign Affairs of Armenia Ararat Mirzoyan received Ambassador of the People's Republic of China (PRC) to Armenia Fan Yong on September 6. During the meeting, the Armenian Foreign Minister presented the provocative actions carried out by the Azerbaijani armed forces against the sovereign territory of the Republic of Armenia. The Chinese Ambassador noted that the Chinese side supports Armenia's sovereignty and territorial integrity.

As ARMENPRESS was informed from the press service of the MFA Armenia, Minister Mirzoyan and Ambassador Fan Yong referred to the centuries-old Armenian-Chinese friendly relations and reaffirmed the readiness of both countries to make joint steps for the development of the partnership based on mutual respect and trust.

In the context of the comprehensive settlement of the Karabakh conflict, Minister Mirzoyan highlighted China's position. Ambassador Yong said that China supports the peaceful settlement of the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict within the framework of the OSCE Minsk Group Co-Chairs, which will contribute to the stability of the entire region.

The interlocutors referred to the cooperation between the countries on multilateral platforms, highlighting the idea of combining the Eurasian Economic Union and "One Belt, One Road" initiative.

Ararat Mirzoyan and Fan Yong referred to the measures taken to overcome the coronavirus pandemic. Minister Mirzoyan thanked China for its support in the fight against the pandemic.

The parties also recorded with satisfaction the increasing rates of bilateral trade.