Category: 2022

 15:57, 6 July 2022

GYUMRI, JULY 6, ARMENPRESS. At the initiative and direct support of Levon Alyanakyan, 15, who was born and grew up in the United States, free book boxes have been installed in Armenian town of Vedi, Gyumri city and rural settlements of Shirak province.

Everyone can use the book box for free, take a book, read it and then return back to the same or other book box.

Levon says his goal is to spread the culture of the famous Little Free Library also in Armenia, by promoting the book exchange and reading.

“The idea came when I saw a little free book box near our house in Laguna Hills, California. I took a book and thought it’s a good idea that could be implemented in Armenia, especially in provinces where books are expensive and the libraries are few. With this initiative I want the youth of Armenia to have an opportunity to read and be educated. The libraries should be available to all”, he said, adding that they started the initiative in Vedi where 7 book boxes were installed, then they moved to Shirak province, Gyumri and the rural communities of the province.

“A lot of people have books at home which they have already read. They can bring these books to the box and take another one instead for reading. We hope it will serve its goal, the boxes will be supplemented by new books which will have many readers. I think if a person likes this box, he/she will bring 10 or 20 books. I hope the boxes will always be full of books”, Levon said.

The 15-year-old American-Armenian is regularly visiting Armenia. “I love traveling and geography a lot, I have visited 45 countries. This is my 12th visit to Armenia. I have been in villages and liked them a lot. I like reading as well, especially historical, geographical books. Of course, I also read fiction, Saroyan is my favorite author”, he said.

The boxes contain different types of books – fiction, professional, in Armenian, Russian, English and French depending on their location.

The next station of Levon’s initiative is Lori province. A total of 30 book boxes are expected to be installed in Ararat, Lori and Shirak provinces, and 23 are already installed.

Fundraising was carried out for implementing this initiative in Armenia and each book box has its sponsor family.

Reporting by Armenuhi Mkhoyan

 16:12, 6 July 2022

YEREVAN, JULY 6, ARMENPRESS. The bust of legendary Armenian duduk player Jivan Gasparyan was inaugurated today at Yerevan’s Komitas Pantheon on the occasion of the 1^st anniversary of his death.

Sculptor Aleksan Babayan is the author of the bust.

Jivan Gasparyan died last year at the age of 92 in USA.

His grandson, Jivan Gasparyan Jr., played duduk at the inauguration ceremony. He said that his grandfather has long spread the melodies of duduk worldwide, by popularizing the Armenian music.

“My grandfather used to say: either you need to be good or not play at all. It was a great responsibility for me. His trust was inspiring me. He was saying it’s important how a person leaves life”, he said.

A number of events, concerts and initiatives dedicated to the legendary duduk player are planned this year not only in Armenia, but also in Russia.

Sculptor Aleksan Babayan said that while creating the bust he has tried to do everything to make it similar to Jivan as much as possible.

Minister of Education, Science, Culture and Sport Vahram Dumanyan in his turn said that Jivan Gasparyan has raised the voice of duduk to such a level that today “we all proudly state in different corners of the world that this is our national instrument”.

 16:18, 6 July 2022

YEREVAN, JULY 6, ARMENPRESS. It is planned to hold an international festival of duduk players in Yerevan next year, which will be titled “Jivan Gasparyan” in memory of the legendary Armenian duduk player Jivan Gasparyan, Minister of Education, Science, Culture and Sport of Armenia Vahram Dumanyan said during the inauguration ceremony of the bust of Jivan Gasparyan in Yerevan.

“I share the view that Jivan Gasparyan’s play is also a player. It was not a coincidence that he was bestowed with the title of the King of Duduk by the public. And the ministry is going to organize an international festival of duduk players, named “Jivan Gasparyan”, next year”, the minister said.

In his turn Deputy Minister Ara Khzmalyan said the most effective way of preserving memory is to keep it alive. “Jivan Gasparyan is the person who dedicated his entire conscious life to the popularization and internationalization of our national instrument, the duduk. I think that the greatest appreciation of his merits and past path will be to have an international festival of duduk players named after him. As duduk is included in UNESCO list, it’s very important for Armenia to have an international project which will regularly confirm that it is the owner of that instrument”, he said.

He informed that they present the idea of the festival for the first time and are going to discuss it also with the family of the legendary duduk player.

 16:20, 6 July 2022

YEREVAN, JULY 6, ARMENPRESS. Foreign Minister of Armenia Ararat Mirzoyan, who is in Spain on a working visit, had a tête-à-tête meeting with Foreign Minister of Spain José Manuel Albares Bueno, Armenian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Vahan Hunanyan said on social media.

Within the framework of the visit, the Armenian FM is scheduled to meet with President of the Congress of Deputies Meritxell Batet, and Secretary General of the World Tourism Organization Zurab Pololikashvili.

Following their meeting, Foreign Ministers of Armenia and Spain will deliver statements for the press.

 17:10, 6 July 2022

YEREVAN, 6 JULY, ARMENPRESS. The Central Bank of Armenia informs “Armenpress” that today, 6 July, USD exchange rate up by 0.68 drams to 408.20 drams. EUR exchange rate down by 9.58 drams to 416.32 drams. Russian Ruble exchange rate down by 0.80 drams to 6.61 drams. GBP exchange rate down by 7.99 drams to 486.74 drams.

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

Gold price down by 294.71 drams to 23255.61 drams. Silver price up by 1.94 drams to 260.38 drams. Platinum price stood at 16414.1 drams.

 17:35, 6 July 2022

YEREVAN, JULY 6, ARMENPRESS. The Armenia-Russia-Azerbaijan deputy prime ministerial working group dealing with the unblocking of all economic and transportation communications in the region has managed to bring their positions closer around the resumption of transportation communications, Alexey Zaitsev, the deputy director of the information and press department at the Russian Foreign Ministry, said.

He said that the trilateral working group led by the deputy PMs continues its activities.

“Certain progress has been achieved during the 10th meeting of the trilateral working group in Moscow on June 3, as well as during the contacts held on the sidelines of the St. Petersburg Economic Forum. The sides managed to bring their positions closer over various aspects of restoration of transportation communications. As you know, the trilateral working group is discussing the issue of opening the railway and road communications in the region, for the benefit of Armenia, Azerbaijan and their neighbors”, Alexey Zaitsev said.

He added that if a concrete agreement is reached, the co-chairs will inform the media.

 17:52, 6 July 2022

YEREVAN, JULY 6, ARMENPRESS. On July 6, the presentation of the book "The Artsakh Issue and the Foreign Policy of the Republic of Artsakh" authored by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Artsakh took place in Stepanakert, the Artsakh Foreign Ministry said.

In his opening remarks, Foreign Minister of the Republic of Artsakh David Babayan noted that the work presents the general concept of Artsakh on the Republic’s foreign policy and the Azerbaijani-Karabagh conflict.

“The book is intended for representatives of the legislative and executive bodies, journalists, scientific and educational circles”, said David Babayan.

The Foreign Minister also stressed that the book will be published in Russian, English, German, French and Spanish to make it accessible to a wider readership.

In his speech, Chairman of the National Assembly of the Republic of Artsakh Arthur Tovmasyan emphasized the importance of the initiative, noting that the handbook will be useful for young political scientists and in the future – also for members of the Youth Parliament to be formed.

Congratulating the staff of the Foreign Ministry on the publication of the book, State Minister of the Republic of Artsakh Artak Beglaryan stressed that the work will be useful for both statesmen and the novice researchers studying the causes and peculiarities of the Azerbaijani-Karabagh conflict.

“The book is important in terms of jointly advancing the position of Artsakh on the Azerbaijani-Karabagh conflict, coordinated by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs”, emphasized Artak Beglaryan.

In his speech Head of the Central Information Department of the President's Office of the Republic of Artsakh Vahram Poghosyan highlighted the importance of publishing such a book in the context of the modern era of information wars.

Clergymen of the Artsakh Diocese of the Armenian Apostolic Church, representatives of state, public, scientific and educational circles, journalists were also present at the presentation.

 19:02, 6 July 2022

YEREVAN, JULY 6, ARMENPRESS. Deputy Prime Minister, Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the Brusov State University Hambardzum Matevosyan participated today in the 2022-year graduation ceremony of the University, ARMENPRESS was informed from the Office of the Deputy Prime Minister.

The Minister of Education, Science, Culture and Sports Vahram Dumanyan, Rector of Brusov State University Karine Harutyunyan, representatives of the teaching staff, students and others took part in the event and delivered remarks.

The Deputy Prime Minister congratulated the graduates on the occasion of the symbolic day and noted. "I salute you both as a statesman, and as the Chairman of the Board of Trustees of Brusov State University, and simply as an Armenian person, for whom education was and remains one of the highest and indelible values.

The Republic of Armenia, in response to the most serious challenges facing it, should present itself to the world today with its young generation, knowledgeable, responsible, innovative, creative young people who are ready to build their common home, relying on the power of knowledge, and who are ready to become advocates of peace, solidarity and kindness in our country and around the world.

The development of education and science is a priority for the government of the Republic of Armenia, only through which it is possible to achieve the country's stable development and general well-being. Investments in knowledge and skills are the key to a country's development.

Accordingly, the Government has recognized the reforms in the field of higher education in its 2021-2026 Action Plan as a priority for the development of the state. The continuous improvement of the quality of higher education is aimed at strengthening the education-science-labour market connection, preparing specialists who will meet the new demands of the labor market, and, of course, shaping civilized, creative, proactive, capable, competitive citizens who will safeguard their future in their own country.

Brusov State University occupies a unique and important place among Armenian universities providing higher education. Brusov has long ago become a unique "brand", symbolizing an educational institution anchored on the classical values of education, but at the same time providing innovative educational services. Brusov University has long established itself as a leading forge for training specialists of foreign languages. And today, remaining the leader in the field of linguistics, the University presents itself to our society as an educational center training many new specialists in humanitarian and social fields. Therefore, today, in the context of multilingual, multicultural communication in the world, the role of Brusov University is very important.

Dear attendees,

I am confident that apart from being a forge of mind and soul for its students, thousands of graduates and employees, Brusov State University is also a home, and also an open window to the world. Today, you, dear graduates, are the ones who spread knowledge and professional experience through that window, and you, dear young people, are the ones who gain centuries-old wisdom and the accumulated experience of humanity through that window.

I warmly congratulate you on the occasion of completing your studies and receiving diplomas of higher education. Warm congratulations to you, distinguished professors and employees of the university. Thank you so much for your dedication, professionalism, patience, and the difficult mission of carrying the torch of light and science.

Dear graduates,

Joining the ranks of the graduates of Brusov State University, I am sure that you will always and everywhere proudly bear the honor of being a graduate of Brusov, serving all your strength and knowledge to strengthen our Motherland, you will live and create for the glory of the Republic of Armenia, for the welfare of our people.

I wish you unobstructed path. May success be your companion always and everywhere”.

Then, Deputy Prime Minister Matevosyan presented certificates to this year's winners of the best student annual competition: Haykuhi Yailoyan, a student of the Faculty of Education and Professional Pedagogy, and Emma Ghazaryan, a student of the Faculty of Social Sciences and Service.

The graduation ceremony ended with the ceremony of awarding diplomas.

 19:40, 6 July 2022

YEREVAN, JULY 6, ARMENPRESS. Ambassador of Armenia to Egypt Hrachya Poladian met with Secretary-General of the League of Arab States Ahmed Aboul Gheit on July 6.

As ARMENPRESS was informed from the press service of the MFA Armenia, at the beginning of the meeting Hrachya Poladian conveyed the letter of the Foreign Minister of Armenia on the accreditation of the representative of Armenia at the League of Arab States. On this occasion, the Secretary-General of the organization congratulated the Ambassador of Armenia, wishing him success in his new mission.

The parties held a detailed discussion on the possible development of relations between Armenia and the Arab countries, as well as between Armenia and the League of Arab States. Hrachya Poladian emphasized the importance of the Arab direction for Armenia.

During the conversation, the positive role of Armenian communities in Arab countries in strengthening Armenian-Arab relations, as well as in the public life of those countries, was also touched upon.

Ambassador of the Lao People's Democratic Republic hands over copies of credentials to Deputy FM of Armenia

 20:16, 6 July 2022

YEREVAN, JULY 6, ARMENPRESS. The newly appointed Ambassador of the Lao People's Democratic Republic to Armenia Vilavan Yiaporher (residence in Moscow) handed over the copy of her credentials to Deputy Foreign Minister of Armenia Mnatsakan Safaryan on July 6.

As ARMENPRESS was informed from the press service of the MFA Armenia, congratulating on the appointment, the Deputy FM wished the Ambassador fruitful and effective work.

In turn, thanking for the reception and good wishes, the Ambassador noted that she will do her best to contribute to the strengthening of relations between the two countries.

The parties discussed the possibilities of raising the bilateral relations to a new level. Both sides expressed readiness to make all efforts to fully utilize the existing potential in areas of mutual interest, particularly in the areas of information technology, education and tourism.