Author: Emil Lazarian

 15:21, 5 October, 2021

YEREVAN, OCTOBER 5, ARMENPRESS. Chairman of the Anti-Corruption Committee Sasun Khachatryan met with US Ambassador to Armenia Lynne Tracy.

At the meeting the US Ambassador said the fight against corruption is the field where the cooperation of Armenia and the United States is close and constant, adding that now as well the US is ready to work with this new structure to deepen this cooperation. The Ambassador stressed the need of ensuring the independence and transparency of the activity of the Anti-Corruption Committee.

Introducing the Committee’s upcoming actions and challenges, Sasun Khachatryan mentioned four main components which would enable to record substantive results in the fight against corruption. Those components, according to him, are the will, the hard work, the professional knowledge and the material-technical base. He highlighted introducing the positive experience of the United States in works relating to international legal mutual support.

At the end of the meeting the sides agreed to make joint efforts to expand the cooperation in the fight against corruption.

Editing and Translating by Aneta Harutyunyan

 16:49, 5 October, 2021

YEREVAN, OCTOBER 5, ARMENPRESS. Armenia is completing its chairmanship at the International Organization of la Francophonie.

On this occasion Secretary General of the Organization Louise Mushikiwabo visited Armenia to sum up the results of the chairmanship and has been hosted by Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan at the government’s headquarters.

Following their meeting, the Armenian PM and the OIF Secretary General delivered statements for the press. Pashinyan stated that Armenia attaches importance to its membership to the OIF and praised the country’s participation, role and level within this important international organization.

“As you know, in 2018 Armenia assumed the chairmanship in the Organization for a two-year term during the Francophonie summit held in Yerevan, however, because of the COVID-19 pandemic the 18^th summit scheduled in 2020 was delayed, and during that time Armenia continues fulfilling its chairmanship. We assumed this important role with a great responsibility and willingness, however, I must regret over the fact that we had to cancel a large part of the programs approved during the summit in Yerevan which we were going to implement because of the pandemic. We attach importance to the proper organization and holding of the next summit of the Organization. As a chair country Armenia plans to participate in the event at the highest level and make active efforts for the drafting of documents to be adopted”, Prime Minister Pashinyan said.

During their meeting the Armenian PM and the OIF Secretary General have discussed a broad range of international and regional issues, particularly focusing on the topic of regional security and peace.

“We attached a special importance to the solution of humanitarian problems caused by the 44-Day war, in particular the immediate release of Armenian prisoners of war and civilian captives, as well as we highlight the proper preservation of the Armenian historical-cultural and religious heritage”, Nikol Pashinyan said, expressing gratitude on behalf of Armenia to the OIF Secretary General for the support provided in autumn 2020.

“We are grateful for the solidarity that you, Mrs. Secretary General, have shown to Armenia and the Armenian people”, the PM said.

Pashinyan also thanked the OIF chief for sending an observer mission to Armenia for the 2021 June 20 snap parliamentary elections. According to him, this was the first case when representatives of Francophonie family were visiting Armenia to observe the parliamentary elections.

“Armenia is ready to continue the large-scale cooperation with the International Organization of la Francophonie especially in the teaching of French language both in schools and universities, as well as among the Armenian public servants”, he said, adding that Armenia also supports the reforms proposed by the Secretary General.

The International Organisation of la Francophonie (OIF/ Organisation Internationale de la Francophonie) is an international institution established in 1970 and aimed at strengthening and promoting the French language and universal values.

The organization has 54 full members, 7 associate and 27 observer states. In 32 of these countries, French language has the status of an official language or the second official language. The combined population of countries involved in the OIF is 900 million, of which 274 million are French speaking. The countries involved in the OIF are spread across the five continents. It should be noted, that more than one third of the UN Member states are members of this organisation (official website address: ).

Editing and Translating by Aneta Harutyunyan

 18:43, 30 September, 2021

YEREVAN, SEPTEMBER 30, ARMENPRESS. The Russian side continues working with Yerevan and Baku in the direction of returning the Armenian POWs in exchange for providing Azerbaijan with mine maps and hopes that it will help the normalization of relations between the two countries, ARMENPRESS reports Russian Foreign Ministry press service official Aleksey Zaytsev said.

He noted that in its efforts, Russia is guided by the trilateral statements of November 9, 2020 and January 11, 2021, ‘’which are a good guarantee for ruling out such tragic developments in the future’’.

 11:46, 4 October, 2021

VILNIUS, OCTOBER 4, ARMENPRESS. Lithuanian Prime Minister Ingrida Simonyte expressed hope that it will be possible to return to the political resolution of the Nagorno Karabakh conflict under the auspices of the OSCE Minsk Group Co-Chairs.

“Everyone, including us, are hopeful that it will be possible to return to a political resolution under the auspices of the Minsk Group Co-Chairs,” PM Simonyte said at a joint press conference with Armenian PM Nikol Pashinyan in Vilnius.

PM Simonyte said that there are a number of EU leaders who sincerely think about security and peace in the region. “Therefore I am sure that the EU will pay sufficient attention to this issue, also with practical advice and solutions will help the practical resolution of the conflict,” she said.

Editing and Translating by Stepan Kocharyan

 15:55, 4 October, 2021

YEREVAN, OCTOBER 4, ARMENPRESS. The meeting of Foreign Minister of Armenia Ararat Mirzoyan and his Iranian counterpart Hossein Amir-Abdollahian kicked off in Tehran.

The Armenian FM arrived in Iran today on a working visit, his spokesperson said.

The two FMs are scheduled to give a joint press conference after the meeting.

The Armenian and Iranian FMs also met recently in New York on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly.

Editing and Translating by Aneta Harutyunyan

 18:25, 4 October, 2021

YEREVAN, OCTOBER 4, ARMENPRESS. Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan visited the USAD waste recycling plant in Vilnius, got acquainted with the process of waste recycling using modern technologies. The management of the factory presented the raw materials obtained from waste recycling to the Prime Minister.

As ARMENPRESS was informed from the Office of the Prime Minister, the leadership of the company expressed readiness to share their experience and provide technical assistance to the Armenian side in implementing such programs.

Prime Minister Pashinyan highlighted the cooperation with Lithuanian partners in the field of waste recycling, noting that Lithuania’s experience and example in this field can be useful for the Armenian Government.

Security Council Secretary of Armenia, Iranian Ambassador discuss cooperation against regional challenges

 20:19, 4 October, 2021

YEREVAN, OCTOBER 4, ARMENPRESS. Secretary of the Security Council of Armenia Armen Grigoryan received Ambassador of Iran to Armenia Abbas Badakhshan Zohouri.

As ARMENPRESS was informed from the Office of the Security Council, during the meeting the sides referred to regional security and stability issues.

The interlocutors outlined the prospects of cooperation in addressing new regional challenges. The importance of the Iranian port of Chabahar was particulrly emphasized in the context of both the region and the Armenian-Iranian economic relations, especially the development of Syunik. Both sides praised the readiness of the parties to continue cooperation within the Meghri Free Economic Zone and North-South road corridor.

The sides exchanged views on a number of other issues on the Armenian-Iranian agenda. Ambassador Abbas Badakhshan Zohouri stressed that Tehran will make efforts for developing relations with brotherly and friendly Armenia at the highest level.

 21:57, 30 September, 2021

YEREVAN, SEPTEMBER 30, ARMENPRESS. Newly appointed Ambassador of Armenia to Belarus Razmik Khumaryan delivered credentials to President of Belarus Alexander Lukashenko, ARMENPRESS reports, BelTa agency wrote.

Lukashenko said the two countries are linked by traditional friendly relations, a shared history and close interpersonal ties. “Our countries are actively cooperating within the framework of integration structures, mostly acting from a common position,” Lukashenko said.

The Belarusian leader, however, noted that the significant potential of bilateral cooperation has not yet been fully realized. He assured that Belarus is open to proposals for further development of strong relations with Armenia in all spheres.