Author: Chmshkian Vicken

Slovakia’s Minister of Foreign and European Affairs to visit Armenia

Chmshkian Vicken

Save

Share

 12:12,

YEREVAN, FEBRUARY 21, ARMENPRESS. Minister of Foreign and European Affairs of Slovakia Miroslav Lajčák will pay an official visit to Armenia on February 24, the Armenian foreign ministry told Armenpress.

On February 24 the Slovak FM is scheduled to meet with his Armenian counterpart Zohrab Mnatsakanyan at 10:15 Yerevan time. The meeting will be followed by a joint press conference at 11:30.

The Slovak FM will firstly visit the Armenian Genocide Memorial upon his arrival to Armenia.

Meetings with Armenia’s Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan and President Armen Sarkissian are also expected.

During the visit the Slovak FM will attend the official opening ceremony of the Embassy of Slovakia in Armenia.

Edited and translated by Aneta Harutyunyan




Armenian, Kuwaiti PMs discuss possibility of organizing direct flights between two countries

Chmshkian Vicken

Save

Share

 17:02,

YEREVAN, FEBRUARY 15, ARMENPRESS. Prime Minister of Armenia Nikol Pashinyan met with Prime Minister of Kuwait Sheikh Sabah Khalid Al-Hamad Al-Sabah in Munich, the Armenian PM’s Office told Armenpress.

The officials discussed the development and expansion of the bilateral relations. They highlighted the development of political, economic, educational and cultural cooperation.

Emphasizing the importance of strengthening the ties between the two peoples, the Armenian and Kuwaiti PMs touched upon boosting the cooperation in tourism sector, and also in this context the possibility of organizing direct flights.

PM Pashinyan introduced Armenia’s actions to improve the business climate, fight against corruption and stated that the government is interested in attracting the Kuwaiti business to the Armenian market, adding that it will allow investors to enter into the market of the Eurasian Economic Union.

They agreed to task their respective Cabinet members to take necessary actions for boosting business ties.

Edited and translated by Aneta Harutyunyan




Newspaper: US Senator comments on Armenia parliament speaker’s visit last year

Chmshkian Vicken
News.am, Armenia
Feb 15 2020

11:05, 15.02.2020
                  

YEREVAN. – Hraparak daily of the Republic of Armenia (RA) writes: One of the representatives of the Armenian community of the United States, who is in quite close contact with the American authorities, recently met with Senate Republican majority leader Mitch McConnell, with whom RA NA [National Assembly] Speaker Ararat Mirzoyan had met during a July 2019 visit to the United States, and then this meeting was widely covered.

Our compatriot, out of simple curiosity, asked McConnell what he thought about our parliamentary speaker, what their meeting was like. He replied: “I got the impression that the speaker of your parliament had come to take photos with me; there was no other purpose and meaning in our meeting.”

Armenia’s economic dynamism remains strong – WB

Chmshkian Vicken

 

Save

Share

 18:15,

YEREVAN, FEBRUARY 14, ARMENPRESS. According to the World Bank, Armenia’s economic dynamism remains strong, with growth driven by services and recovery of mining, ARMENPRESS was informed from the WB monthly economic update of Armenia.

The WB notes that the growth of economic activity index reached 10.7% in December 2019, compared to the same period of 2018.

The Bank also notes that in December 2019 Armenia preserved low inflation rate (0.7% against 2018 December), while it slowed even down in January 2020. The inflation of December was driven by 4.6% rise of cigarette prices and 2.3% rise of transpiration expenses.  The average annual inflation of 2019 was 1.4% (in 2018 it was 2.5%). The latest data shows that in January there was almost no change of prices and the inflation in January was 0.2% against the same period of 2019.

The monthly update of the WB notes that Armenia recorded 52% growth of imports in Deember 2019 against 13% growth of exports, but at the same time Armenia received by 14.7% more tourists in 2019 against 2017, reaching the number of tourists to 1.9 million.

Edited and translated by Tigran Sirekanyan

March of Gratitude to the Syrian Embassy to take place in Yerevan

Chmshkian Vicken
Panorama, Armenia
Feb 14 2020

ARF Supreme Council of Armenia and Consultation Office for Diasporan Armenian Repatriates organize “A March of Gratitude to the Syrian Arab Republic in Armenia” in Yerevan. The March will take place on February 16 and is aimed at expressing gratitude for the resolution passed by the Syrian parliament on recognizing and condemning the Armenian Genocide in the Ottoman Empire.

As the source, said, the march will start at 12:30 from Martiros Saryan statue. The participants will hand in a gratitude letter to the embassy representatives.

Armenian-German relations on highest ever level – PM Pashinyan

Chmshkian Vicken

Save

Share

 18:14,

YEREVAN, FEBRUARY 13, ARMENPRESS. Germany is one of the power bridges linking Armenia to the EU, the European civilization and culture, Prime Minister of Armenia Nikol Pashinyan announced during a joint press conference with German Chancellor Angela Merkel, the correspondent of ARMENPRESS informs from Berlin.

“Germany is Armenia’s close friend and partner and we can feel that power of friendship in terms of both emotionally and practically. Today I can record with confidence that our friendship is based on common values”, Pashinyan said, adding that it fosters cooperation in various spheres.

Pashinyan added that this is his 3rd meeting with Angela Merkel, which shows the high level of bilateral relations.

“I am glad to note that today we are also linked with mutually beneficial cooperation and practical programs. We are ready to do everything to further strengthen it”, Pashinyan said.

Nikol Pashinyan particularly emphasized the assistance of Germany to the reforms in Armenia and expressed gratitude to Germany and the EU for the moral, political, and financial support. “It is of key importance for ensuring the irreversibility of democracy in our country”, he said.

The Armenian PM informed that at the end of February Armenia expects the visit of the delegation of German businessmen, while in October “Armenia-Germany economic forum 2020” will take place.

“We are greatly interested in the entry of German companies to Armenia. I have to record with satisfaction that following our last year’s meeting we have tangible progress over almost all the agreements. We are very happy for the agreement with KfW Bank on establishing a TUMO center in Berlin. It’s a great honor for us to share our experience with a technological giant like Germany”, PM Pashinyan said.  

He expressed the interest of Armenia to further popularize German language and culture in Armenia. “We hope that the Goethe Center in Yerevan opened in December 2017 will become a full-fledged institute in the near future. Summing up my speech, let me record that today the Armenian-German relations are on the highest ever level”. PM Pashinyan said.

Edited and translated by Tigran Sirekanyan

Asbarez: ARF Armenia Chairman Visits Montebello Armenian Community

Chmshkian Vicken
February 11,  2020

Armenian Revolutionary Federation Supreme Council of Armenia Chairman Ishkhan Saghatelyan, as part of his working trip to the Western United States, visited the Armenian American community of Montebello on February 6.

He was accompanied by ARF Western US Central Committee members Garo R. Madenlian, Levon Kirakosian, Aida Dimejian, Stepan Boyadjian, along with Montebello ARF Dro chapter Chairman Viken Pakradouni and fellow executive members Koko Artinian and Gev Iskajyan, Montebello ANCA member Ashod Mooradian, and City Councilmember Jack Hadjinian.

Saghatelyan’s first stop was the Armenian Mesrobian School where he was greeted by principal David Ghoogasian who guided a tour of the campus and detailed the crucial role the school has played in the Montebello community for more than five decades.

Joining the delegation were representatives of the Armenian Relief Society’s local Nayri chapter, as well as faculty and staff members.

Saghatelyan then met with students of all ages in different classrooms including the music class where students sang patriotic Armenian songs to commemorate his inaugural visit. He had a discussion with high School students and provided a brief update regarding the political climate in Armenia, answered many questions posed by the students including an explanation of some of the ARF’s activities, and encouraged all to remain involved in their respective Diasporan communities and to continue helping the homeland.

From Mesrobian, the group headed to Evergreen Cemetery where they paid respects to Armenian national hero Misak Torlakian in the Armenian section of the cemetery. Saghatelyan and his entourage laid wreaths at the gravesite with members of the Holy Cross Armenian Cathedral clergy offered prayers.

Montebello community members gather at the Armenian center to meet with ARF Supreme Council of Armenia chairman Ishkhan Saghatelyan

The next stop was the Armenian Genocide Martyrs Monument at Montebello’s Bicknell Park. After ceremonial prayers and laying of wreaths, ARF Western U.S. Central Committee member Levon Kirakosian presented a brief history about the ARF’s decision to establish the Monument and the efforts to rally the community despite Turkey’s official efforts to stop the process.

Sghatelyan along with Central Committee and Local ARF members visited Holy Cross Armenian Cathedral for a brief informal meeting with local clergy and church board members. They discussed the formation of the community and the vital role the local ARF has played in establishing and advancing the community organizations and institutions.
In the evening many ARF members joined the Chairman at the Montebello Armenian Center for dinner hosted by ARF Dro Gomideh and organized by the ARF Central Committee during which discussions continued about the community, policies in Armenia, and the future projects.

Sghatelyan was impressed by the amount of work undertaken over the years by the ARF and the Armenian American community in the greater Montebello area to preserve the Armenian culture and identity, establish an Armenian school, expand and maintain the church, establish and develop community organizations, youth groups, all working together to advance the Armenian Cause.

Jordanian minister: Armenia, Jordan can cooperate in various sectors

Chmshkian Vicken
Panorama, Armenia
Feb 10 2020

Armenia and Jordan pursue close political ties, which should also have an impact on economic relations, Jordanian Minister of Industry, Trade and Supply Tariq Hammouri told reporters in Yerevan on Monday on the sidelines of Armenia-Jordan Business Forum.

“This time we are on a visit to Armenia led by King Abdullah II of Jordan. Our delegation includes representatives of the private sector, who will hold meetings with the private sector of Armenia to further strengthen ties between them. The meetings should focus on trade and economic exchanges, which we call B2B meetings,” the minister said. 

Tariq Hammouri noted that Armenia and Jordan can cooperate in various sectors, especially in the IT sector, since both Armenia is quite advanced in this field, while Jordan has made serious achievements in the IT sector.

“I see great prospects in this area. There are also prospects for cooperation with Armenia in the field of tourism. There is a sanctuary in Jordan where Jesus Christ was baptized, and there are numerous sights,” Hammouri said.

A Memorandum of Understanding is expected to be signed between Armenia’s Ministry of Economy and the Ministry of Industry, Trade and Supply of Jordan during the business forum.

His Majesty King Abdullah II of Jordan will arrive in Armenia on a two-day official visit on Monday evening. 

Armenpress: Wizz Air to start operating flights on Yerevan- Larnaca -Yerevan route

Chmshkian Vicken

Wizz Air to start operating flights on Yerevan- Larnaca -Yerevan route

Save

Share

 11:44, 7 February, 2020

YEREVAN, FEBRUARY 7, ARMENPRESS. The flights of Wizz Air Hungarian budget airline on new Yerevan- Larnaca (Cyprus) -Yerevan route will be launched from June 1, 2020. The flights will be carried out twice a week, Zvartnots International Airport said on Facebook.

From April, 2020 the company will operate flights on Yerevan- Vilnius -Yerevan and Yerevan- Vienna -Yerevan routes with a frequency of flights twice a week.

 

Edited and translated by Aneta Harutyunyan