Category: 2022

 19:35, 26 January, 2022

YEREVAN, JANUARY 26, ARMENPRESS. The 73rd Republic Day of India was celebrated at the Embassy of India in Yerevan (Armenia) on 26th January, 2022, ARMENPRESS was informed from the Embassy of India. 

Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Republic of India to Armenia and Georgia, K. D. Dewal unfurled the national flag in the morning of 26th January in presence of a large gathering comprising of Indian nationals and Armenian friends of India.

On the occasion, Ambassador read out the address to the nation by the Hon'ble President of India Shri Ram Nath Ji Kovind delivered on the eve of the 73rd Republic Day.

Ambassador conveyed his greetings to all attendees and congratulated them on the Republic Day of India. Befitting the occasion, a cultural programme was also performed by the local Armenian artists from Indo-Armenian Friendship NGO and Indian students of Medical Universities in Armenia Ambassador K. D. Dewal handed over token gifts to the artists.

Keeping in view of the Corona advisory in Armenia, precautions were taken for wearing of masks, social distancing and proper hygience for all guests.

 20:03, 26 January, 2022

YEREVAN, 26 JANUARY, ARMENPRESS. The United States and its allies are considering the possibility of deploying additional troops of 1,000 manpower to NATO's Eastern European countries before Russia's predicted invasion into Ukraine, ARMENPRESS reports CNN informed, citing its sources.

According to the TV channel, the additional troops may be deployed in Romania, Bulgaria and Hungary, but no final decision has been made yet.

According to CNN, not all of the 30 NATO member states are ready to take such a step.

 20:16, 26 January, 2022

YEREVAN, 26 JANUARY, ARMENPRESS. On January 26, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Armenia Ararat Mirzoyan, who is in the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg on an official visit, met with the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Luxembourg Jean Asselborn.

As ARMENPRESS was informed from the press service of the MFA Armenia, the Foreign Ministers of the two countries praised the cooperation in the fields of democracy, rule of law, protection of human rights, as well as the fight against corruption. Ararat Mirzoyan and Jean Asselborn expressed readiness to intensify the political dialogue between the two countries.

It was emphasized that on the eve of the 30th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Armenia and Luxembourg, the first official visit of the Armenian Foreign Minister in the history of bilateral cooperation will serve as a new impetus for the realization of the still untapped potential for cooperation.

The sides exchanged views on deepening the Armenia-EU partnership, emphasizing in this context the effective implementation of the Armenia-EU Comprehensive and Enhanced Partnership Agreement.

The interlocutors highlighted the cooperation between the parliaments of the two countries, in particular, through the Armenia – Luxembourg friendship groups.

The Ministers noted with satisfaction the experience of effective cooperation within the framework of international organizations, including the Council of Europe, the OSCE, and the United Nations, expressing mutual readiness to make efforts to strengthen close cooperation at the multilateral level.

The Foreign Ministers of Armenia and Luxembourg discussed regional and international security issues. The sides exchanged views on the solution of humanitarian problems created by the aggression unleashed by Azerbaijan against the people of Artsakh. Minister Mirzoyan thanked for Luxembourg's clear position from the very first days of the 44-day war, including the adoption of the resolution condemning the hostilities unleashed by Azerbaijan against Artsakh by the parliament of Luxembourg. The sides emphasized the need for a comprehensive and lasting settlement of NK conflict under the mandate of the OSCE Minsk Group Co-chairs’ format.

During the meeting, reference was made to the process of normalization of relations between Armenia and Turkey without preconditions. The importance of establishing cooperation between the countries of the region and creating preconditions for sustainable development was emphasized.

 20:30, 26 January, 2022

YEREVAN, 26 JANUARY, ARMENPRESS. The US Embassy in Kyiv has called on US citizens to consider leaving Ukraine "now", ARMENPRESS reports, says the statement of the diplomatic mission.

"The security situation in Ukraine remains unpredictable in the face of the growing threat of military action by Russia… The US Embassy urges its citizens in Ukraine to consider leaving the country now, using commercial or other private transportation means," the embassy said in a statement.

Earlier, the US State Department said that since January 24, it has allowed some of the diplomatic staff in Ukraine to leave voluntarily, obliging all family members to leave the country.

 20:46, 26 January, 2022

YEREVAN, 26 JANUARY, ARMENPRESS, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Armenia Ararat Mirzoyan had a meeting with the Prime Minister of Luxembourg Xavier Bettel on January 26 within the framework of the state visit to Luxembourg.

As ARMENPRESS was informed from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Armenia, recording that 2022 marks the 30^th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations, the sides expressed satisfaction with the establishment of friendly relations and mutually beneficial cooperation between the two countries in the past three decades.

Ararat Mirzoyan and Xavier Bettel referred to the development prospects of Armenia-Luxembourg relations anchored on common values, mutual trust, respect, both expressing readiness to deepen the political dialogue, cooperation at multilateral platforms, economy, information technology, cooperation in scientific-educational fields.

Minister of Foreign Affairs Ararat Mirzoyan conveyed the invitation of the Prime Minister of Armenia Nikol Pashinyan to visit to Armenia.

After the meeting the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Armenia and the Prime Minister of Luxembourg toured the capital, where the state flag of Armenia was raised in honour of the official visit of the Foreign Minister of Armenia. During the tour Ararat Mirzoyan and Xavier Bettel continued the exchange of thoughts concerning important issues of bilateral agenda.

 20:58, 26 January, 2022

YEREVAN, 26 JANUARY, ARMENPRESS. US Ambassador to Moscow John Sullivan arrived at the Russian Foreign Ministry on January 26 at 19:30 local time, ARMENPRESS reports the correspondent of TASS said.

The diplomat entered the Foreign Ministry without detailing on the purpose of the visit.

Earlier, CNN had reported that the USA intends to send a written response to Russia's proposals on security guarantees on January 26.

 21:06, 26 January, 2022

YEREVAN, 26 JANUARY, ARMENPRESS. The President of the National Assembly of the Republic of Armenia Alen Simonyan had a telephone conversation with the Speaker of the Georgian Parliament Shalva Papuashvili on January 26.

As ARNMENPRESS was informed from the press service of the National Assembly of Armenia, Alen Simonyan congratulated his counterpart on being elected parliament Speaker and on birthday.

The partners discussed issues related to the agenda of the Armenian-Georgian parliamentary diplomacy. The head of the Armenian parliament invited the Speaker of the Georgian Parliament to pay an official visit to Armenia.

 21:43, 26 January, 2022

YEREVAN, 26 JANUARY, ARMENPRESS. The United States has sent to Russia a written response to the Russian offer on security guarantees, ARMENPRESS reports Bloomberg correspondent Jennifer Jacobs reported.  

"Russia has already received a written response from the United States," the journalist wrote on Twitter.

Earlier it was reported that US Ambassador to Moscow John Sullivan had arrived at the Russian Foreign Ministry.

 09:58, 27 January, 2022

YEREVAN, JANUARY 27, ARMENPRESS. Deputy Prime Minister Hambardzum Matevosyan received on January 26 acting UN Resident Coordinator in Armenia Lila Pieters Yahia, the deputy PM’s Office said.

Hambardzum Matevosyan congratulated Mrs. Lila Pieters Yahia on appointment and expressed readiness for close cooperation in the context of implementing targeted programs aimed at promoting democracy, security, peace and stability.

The deputy PM highly valued the support and efforts of the UN Office aimed at the fight against COVID-19 in Armenia, the implementation of Sustainable Development Goals and the solution of the humanitarian problems caused by the Nagorno Karabakh conflict.

Lila Pieters Yahia said despite the challenges of 2020, Armenia continues moving forward, and the UN is ready to support the Armenian government’s development agenda within its mandate.

During the meeting the sides discussed a broad range of issues of bilateral interest and agreed to make the cooperation in e-governance and other areas more effective.

 10:23, 27 January, 2022

YEREVAN, JANUARY 27, ARMENPRESS. Armenians and Iranians – two neighbors and friendly nations having millennia-old historical ties – are marking the 30th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between their modern states – the Republic of Armenia and the Islamic Republic of Iran.

On the occasion of this important anniversary, the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Islamic Republic of Iran to the Republic of Armenia H.E. Abbas Badakhshan Zohouri gave an interview to ARMENPRESS, noting that the historical relations between the peoples of Iran and Armenia are a very good foundation for the further expansion of the bilateral interstate ties.

Ambassador Zohouri underscored that especially in the economic sector the partnership should reach the excellent level of the political relations.

“It’s been almost two years that I am in Armenia, and it is my impression that we should raise the level of our awareness about each other,” Ambassador Zohouri said, stating that relations can be improved in all areas because there are no big obstacles for doing so.

Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Islamic Republic of Iran to the Republic of Armenia H.E. Abbas Badakhshan Zohouri gives an interview to ARMENPRESS journalist Aram Sargsyan at the Embassy of Iran, Yerevan. 

Among a number of issues, the Ambassador attaches importance to the intensification of contacts between Armenian and Iranian business communities and the completion of the renovation projects of interstate roads.

The Persian Gulf-Black Sea International Transport Corridor Project (the North-South road in Armenia being part of it) initiated by Tehran can greatly contribute to the development of transport connection.

“We are speaking about a situation when the huge population of the Indian ocean and Persian Gulf basin is acquiring a convenient route for transporting shipments to the Black Sea and Europe, and as a rule all countries located at the entire length of this route will mostly benefit from it,” the Iranian Ambassador said.

Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Islamic Republic of Iran to the Republic of Armenia H.E. Abbas Badakhshan Zohouri

According to Ambassador Zohouri, one of the most influential and important sections of the project is a section of the Tranche 4 of North-South, which would connect Kajaran and Sisian through a number of bridges and tunnels.

The main transit route viewed by Iran is the Norduz-Syunik-Yerevan road.

Iran welcomes the negotiations process between Armenia and Azerbaijan on unblocking transport and economic connections which is carried out in adherence to the sovereignty and territorial integrity of the countries. The Iranian Ambassador said that if the Nakhijevan roads were to be opened, Iran and Armenia would get a shorter railway connection by the Julfa-Nakhijevan route.

Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Islamic Republic of Iran to the Republic of Armenia H.E. Abbas Badakhshan Zohouri

At the same time, Ambassador Zohouri underscored that the newly proposed options cannot be a reason for ignoring the importance of the road through Syunik province and the North-South project.