Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan received Kevin Hamilton, the NATO Secretary General’s Special Representative for the Caucasus and Central Asia.

PM Pashinyan congratulated Hamilton on assuming office and emphasized the importance of Armenia–NATO cooperation and close dialogue aimed at strengthening security and stability in the region, according to a readout from the Prime Minister’s Office.

The Prime Minister and the NATO envoy discussed a number of issues related to the Armenia–NATO partnership agenda.

In particular, they referred to prospects for the development of cooperation, as well as the effective implementation of programs in areas of mutual interest.

Prime Minister Pashinyan spoke about the progress of democratic reforms being implemented by the Government of Armenia and stressed the importance of consistent cooperation with international partners in developing institutional capacities and strengthening the country’s resilience.

During the meeting, views were also exchanged on the regional security environment, existing challenges, as well as efforts aimed at ensuring peace and stability.

Special Representative Hamilton noted that NATO values its partnership with Armenia and is ready to continue cooperation in areas of mutual interest.

Prime Minister of the Republic of Armenia Nikol Pashinyan received a delegation led by Gilbert-Luc Devinaz, Chairman of the Armenia–France Friendship Group of the French Senate, the Prime Minister’s Office said in a readout.

Pashinyan welcomed the delegation’s visit to Armenia and highly appreciated the consistent support of the France–Armenia Friendship Group.

The Prime Minister emphasized the importance of further developing bilateral relations, noting that significant events are expected in this direction in the near future. He added that Armenia appreciates France’s support at all levels.

Devinaz noted that high-level relations have been established between the parliaments of France and Armenia. He added that, in contrast to the tensions of previous years, peace now prevails in Armenia, emphasizing the role of Prime Minister Pashinyan and the steps aimed at establishing and strengthening peace.

The sides discussed the development of Armenia–France cooperation in various fields, particularly in energy, agriculture, and education.

They also touched upon issues related to regional developments.

Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan will attend Citizen’s Day events in Yerevan on April 25.

In a Facebook video message, he said a public “barbecue party” will be held on Amiryan Street at 1:00 p.m., followed by a concert at Republic Square at 8:00 p.m. He noted he will participate and invited citizens to join.

Armenian Minister of Environment Hambardzum Matevosyan will participate in the upcoming G7 Environment Ministers’ Meeting in Paris at the invitation of Monique Barbut, the French Minister of Ecological Transition, Biodiversity, and Climate and Nature Negotiations.

The Ministry of Environment said in a press release that the purpose of the meeting is to strengthen political dialogue among member states and align approaches in the fields of climate change and environmental protection.

The discussions will focus on climate action, the energy transition, biodiversity conservation, and reducing environmental impacts.

The visit will also address issues such as desertification, land degradation, water and marine resource management, as well as the fight against illegal fishing.

The outcomes of the meeting are expected to help shape common positions that will contribute to the decisions to be adopted at the G7 summit, as well as to the advancement of global biodiversity goals within the framework of COP17, which will be hosted by Armenia this year.

Deputy Prime Minister Tigran Khachatryan held a meeting with the Ambassador of France to Armenia, Olivier Decottignies.

The Deputy Prime Minister highlighted the importance of French President Emmanuel Macron’s visit to Armenia for the May 4 European Political Community Summit, as well as his state visit scheduled for the following day. 

According to a readout of the Deputy Prime Minister’s meeting, ahead of the visit, a detailed discussion was held on a number of items on the bilateral agenda, including French involvement in drinking water supply and wastewater management, the construction of the Sisian–Kajaran section of the North–South Road Corridor, educational cooperation, as well as other strategic projects and initiatives.

Both sides emphasized the importance of the established constructive cooperation, with the aim of effectively addressing issues requiring coordination within this framework and ensuring the continued expansion of bilateral relations.

Armenian Speaker of Parliament Alen Simonyan has received a French Senate delegation led by Senator Gilbert-Luc Devinaz, the Chairman of the France–Armenia Friendship Group of the upper house of the French Parliament.

According to a readout from the parliament’s press service, while welcoming the French delegation’s visit to Armenia, the Speaker emphasized the importance of organizing such mutual visits for the development of bilateral ties.

The discussion focused on interparliamentary cooperation, bilateral relations, Armenia–EU relations, the established peace process between Armenia and Azerbaijan, as well as regional developments.

“Alen Simonyan drew the attention of the delegation of the Senate of the French Republic to the issue of Armenian captives and detainees held in Azerbaijan, as well as those considered missing,” the readout said.

Speaker of Parliament Alen Simonyan received NATO Secretary General’s Special Representative for the Caucasus and Central Asia Kevin Hamilton on Tuesday in Yerevan.

According to a readout from the parliament’s press service, Speaker Simonyan congratulated Hamilton on assuming office, “expressing confidence that Armenia–NATO relations will enter a new stage of development during his tenure.”

Simonyan and Special Representative Hamilton “discussed various issues related to Armenia–NATO cooperation, jointly implemented programs, as well as regional developments.”

On April 21, Armenian Speaker of Parliament Alen Simonyan participated in the UNDP Board Meeting of MAP 2.0 “Fostering Responsiveness, Effectiveness, Transparency and Inclusiveness of Armenian Parliament” project, the press service of the Parliament said in a readout.

Simonyan made opening remarks, underscoring the great role of the UNDP in the development of the institutional capacities of the National Assembly.

The progress of jointly implemented programmes was discussed, as well as priorities for future steps were set. At the end of the meeting, the Speaker of Parliament signed the Decree on creating “Equal Treatment and Equal Opportunities Council.”

A website that had previously published fake news has once again targeted Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan and his family in what Yerevan described as yet another disinformation campaign.

The website known as VT Foreign Policy published a false report accusing Mariam Pashinyan, the eldest daughter of Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan, of running an illegal scheme through her Atlix service business and embezzling over 80 million USD from the state budget. The article was subsequently posted on X by an account named RussiaNews.

Nazeli Baghdasaryan, the spokesperson for the Prime Minister, denied the report.

“The article is a lie and has nothing to do with reality. This is yet another disinformation campaign against the country’s prime minister and members of his family,” Baghdasaryan said in a statement.

The article also linked the alleged scheme to Armenian businessman Samvel Alexanyan, falsely describing him as a member of the ruling Civil Contract party—which he has never been—and accusing him of using Atlix for gunrunning to “Kurdish groups” abroad.

False information was also published about Pashinyan’s ex-wife, Anna Hakobyan, as well as her brother and lawmaker Hrachya Hakobyan, accusing them of involvement in corruption scandals.

President of Armenia Vahagn Khachaturyan has arrived in Astana, Kazakhstan, to participate in the Regional Ecological Summit 2026, his office said. 

The Regional Ecological Summit 2026 (RES 2026), initiated by the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, will take place on April 22–24, 2026, in Astana under the theme Shared Vision for a Resilient Future. 

The United Nations is a strategic partner of the summit, which will bring together governments, international organizations, and other stakeholders to advance environmental sustainability in Central Asia. Eighteen UN agencies will co-organize 27 sessions and five workshops focused on key thematic areas related to climate action, environmental resilience, and sustainable development, according to organizers.