Category: 2022

 17:12, 1 August 2022

YEREVAN, 1 AUGUST, ARMENPRESS. The Central Bank of Armenia informs “Armenpress” that today, 1 August, USD exchange rate down by 0.18 drams to 407.53 drams. EUR exchange rate up by 0.35 drams to 417.80 drams. Russian Ruble exchange rate down by 0.04 drams to 6.59 drams. GBP exchange rate up by 2.35 drams to 498.90 drams.

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

Gold price down by 11.46 drams to 22973.73 drams. Silver price up by 9.58 drams to 262.90 drams. Platinum price stood at 16414.1 drams.

 17:34, 1 August 2022

YEREVAN, AUGUST 1, ARMENPRESS. Armenia and Serbia are expanding the agenda of the bilateral relations, and healthcare sector could become one of the main axes, Ministry of Healthcare of Armenia said, adding that the opening of the Armenian Embassy in Belgrade soon will give a new impetus to the cooperation of the two countries.

Minister of Healthcare Anahit Avanesyan and Ambassador of Serbia to Armenia Tatjana Panajotovic Cvetkovic outlined the directions of developing the partnership. Those are the possibility of exchange of experience of doctors, the constant communication between medical centers, the reforms in primary healthcare, the mutual visits of medics and creation of rapid response mechanisms in emergency situations.

The issue of signing a memorandum of cooperation in the aforementioned sectors was also discussed.

 18:15, 1 August 2022

YEREVAN, AUGUST 1, ARMENPRESS. Chief of Staff of the Prime Minister of Armenia Arayik Harutyunyan, who is in Georgia on a working visit, held meetings with Prime Minister of Georgia Irakli Garibashvili and Head of the Government Administration of Georgia Revaz Javelidze, ARMENPRESS was informed from the Office of the Prime Minister.

Irakli Garibashvili welcomed Mr. Harutyunyan's working visit to Georgia and highly appreciated the high level of Armenian-Georgian political dialogue.

It was noted that the relations between the two countries are developing dynamically, which is a good basis for further expansion of partnership.

Arayik Harutyunyan thanked for the warm reception and conveyed to the Prime Minister of Georgia the warm greetings of the Prime Minister of Armenia Nikol Pashinyan. Mr. Harutyunyan emphasized that Armenia is interested in deepening multi-sectoral cooperation with Georgia and promoting the bilateral agenda.

The interlocutors discussed issues related to the agenda of the Armenian-Georgian partnership, referring also to the regional situation and developments.

In turn, Irakli Garibashvili asked to convey his warm greetings to Prime Minister Pashinyan.

During the meeting with Head of the Government Administration of Georgia Revaz Javelidze, issues related to the collaboration between the public administration bodies of the two countries and the reforms implemented in different directions were discussed.

 18:21, 1 August 2022

YEREVAN, AUGUST 1, ARMENPRESS. Chief of Staff of the Prime Minister Arayik Harutyunyan had a meeting with Georgian Foreign Minister Ilia Darchiashvili in Tbilisi, ARMENPRESS was informed from the press service e of the Government.  

The interlocutors emphasized the consistent development and expansion of relations between the two neighboring and friendly countries, stressing the importance of high-level mutual visits. Reference was made to the processes taking place in the South Caucasus region, as well as other issues of mutual interest.

 18:58, 1 August 2022

YEREVAN, AUGUST 1, ARMENPRESS. Foreign Minister of Armenia Ararat Mirzoyan had a telephone conversation with US Assistant Secretary of State for European and Eurasian Affairs Karen Donfried on August 1. ARMENPRESS reports the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Armenia informs that during the telephone conversation, the sides exchanged ideas regarding the existing security environment in the region.

Issues related to the normalization of relations between Armenia and Azerbaijan, the Nagorno Karabakh conflict were discussed.

Referring to the solution of the humanitarian problems that arose as a result of the 44-day war, the parties emphasized the need for the speedy release of Armenian prisoners of war and other detained persons.

 19:27, 1 August 2022

YEREVAN, AUGUST 1, ARMENPRESS. Russian President Vladimir Putin announced that there can be no winners in a nuclear war and it should never be unleashed. ARMENPRESS reports Ria Novosti informs that the Russian Federation follows the letter and spirit of the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons.

"Our obligations under the bilateral agreements signed with the USA on the reduction and limitation of relevant armaments have been fully fulfilled. We believe that there can be no winners in a nuclear war and that it should never be unleashed. We stand for equal and indivisible security for all members of the world community," said Vladimir Putin.

 20:13, 1 August 2022

YEREVAN, AUGUST 1, ARMENPRESS. In a number of sections of the northern and northwestern border zone of the Republic of Artsakh, on August 1, starting at 09:00, the Azerbaijani units resorted to provocation, making attempts to cross the contact line, which were stopped by the forces of the Defense Army of Artsakh, ARMENPRESS reports the Defense Army of Artsakh informs that the Armenian side has suffered no casualties.

"The situation remains tense. Detailed information about the incident has been provided to the command of the Russian peacekeeping troops," the message says.

 20:59, 1 August 2022

YEREVAN, AUGUST 1, ARMENPRESS. The information about the tense situation in some parts of Syunik and Gegharkunik do not correspond to reality, ARMENPRESS was informed from the Ministry of Defense.

Following the official announcement about the Azerbaijani provocation in Artsakh, information was spread on the Internet that the situation in some bordering areas of Syunik and Gegharkunik is also tense.

Earlier today, the Defense Army of Artsakh had announced that in a number of sections of the northern and northwestern border zone of the Republic of Artsakh, on August 1, starting at 09:00, the Azerbaijani units resorted to provocation, making attempts to cross the contact line, which were stopped by the forces of the Defense Army of Artsakh.

 21:10, 1 August 2022

YEREVAN, AUGUST 1, ARMENPRESS. Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Artsakh Davit Babayan, referring to the situation in the border area of Artsakh, noted that there is no need to panic.

"Talking about the situation in Artsakh, I should say that there is no need to worry and panic, everything is under the control of our armed forces. I only ask you to follow absolutely official news and not to give in to provocations," ARMENPRESS reports Davit Babayan wrote on his Facebook page.  

Earlier today, the Defense Army of Artsakh had announced that in a number of sections of the northern and northwestern border zone of the Republic of Artsakh, on August 1, starting at 09:00, the Azerbaijani units resorted to provocation, making attempts to cross the contact line, which were stopped by the forces of the Defense Army of Artsakh.

Artsakh’s military, together with Russian peacekeeping forces, take measures to de-escalate the situation

 22:41, 1 August 2022

YEREVAN, AUGUST 1, ARMENPRESS. As of 22:00, the situation along the northern and northwestern front line of the Republic of Artsakh is relatively stable and continues to be under the full control of the Defense Army, ARMENPRESS reports the Information Headquarter of Artsakh informs.

"The information spread by some users on social networks about the Armenian side's manpower and positional losses do not correspond to the reality, and the military personnel of the Defense Army continues to protect the borderline.  

The command staff of the Defense Army, together with the command of the Russian peacekeeping troops stationed in Artsakh are taking appropriate steps to resolve the situation.

 Once again, we urge our compatriots to refrain from spreading unverified information," the message states.