Category: 2019

Artsakh FM meets with leaders of some reputable think tanks in Washington D.C.

 17:24,

YEREVAN, OCTOBER 30, ARMENPRESS. On October 29, Foreign Minister of the Republic of Artsakh Masis Mayilian, who is on a working visit in the United States, met with leaders of some Washington-based reputable think tanks, the Artsakh MFA told Armenpress.

The meeting took place in the U.S. Council on Foreign Relations on the Chatham House rules.

The Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Artsakh delivered a speech, after which he answered the numerous questions of the participants of the meeting.

Edited and translated by Aneta Harutyunyan

Central Bank of Armenia: exchange rates and prices of precious metals – 30-10-19

 17:47,

YEREVAN, 30 OCTOBER, ARMENPRESS. The Central Bank of Armenia informs “Armenpress” that today, 30 October, USD exchange rate up by 0.05 drams to 476.20 drams. EUR exchange rate up by 1.82 drams to 529.20 drams. Russian Ruble exchange rate up by 0.02 drams to 7.46 drams. GBP exchange rate up by 3.16 drams to 613.63 drams.

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

Gold price down by 84.10 drams to 22762.42 drams. Silver price down by 6.02 drams to 270.38 drams. Platinum price down by 44.45 drams to 14054.75 drams.

Armenia hopes best solutions will be found for benefit of Lebanon’s further stability – MFA spox

 17:50,

YEREVAN, OCTOBER 30, ARMENPRESS. Spokesperson of the Armenian Foreign Ministry Anna Naghdalyan commented on the ongoing developments in Lebanon.

Armenpress presents the spokeswoman’s comment:

Question: What are the Armenian foreign ministry’s key approaches to the ongoing events in Lebanon?

Answer: Lebanon is a friendly country with which Armenia has warm and multi-layered ties, and we are full of hope that the best ways and solutions will be found in these domestic political processes for the benefit of the further stability and prosperity of Lebanon and its people.

The Armenian Embassy in Lebanon operates on a heightened mode amid the developments in Lebanon and is one of those embassies, the consulate section of which continued the receptions during this entire period and provided its daily services to the Armenian citizens.

As you know, our embassy issued a statement calling on the Armenian citizens who made a temporary visit to Lebanon to avoid visiting public places.

As for the Armenian community of Lebanon, it is represented in the country’s state structures by the constitution and deals with the ongoing domestic political processes as a normal participant and role-player in the country’s political life.

The Armenian Embassy in Beirut is in touch with both the leaders of community structures and the respective representatives of the Lebanese leadership.

Edited and translated by Aneta Harutyunyan

Artsakh Defense Army says will take respective measures if Azerbaijan continues provocations in LoC

 18:12,

YEREVAN, OCTOBER 30, ARMENPRESS. The Defense Army of Artsakh will take respective actions deriving from the situation if Azerbaijan continues provocations in the line of contact, the Artsakh defense ministry said in a statement, commenting on the increase in ceasefire violations by the Azerbaijani side in the Artsakh line of contact, the ministry told Armenpress.

“In recent days an increase in ceasefire violations by the adversary is noticed in the Artsakh-Azerbaijan line of contact. By again demonstrating an unconstructive position and moreover, ignoring the session of the CIS defense ministers being held in Baku, the Azerbaijani side moves on the path of artificially escalating the situation in the frontline, frequently firing shots from sniper rifles.

The defense ministry of the Republic of Artsakh announces that it adheres to the agreements reached on mitigating the tension between the conflicting sides, but in case of the continuation of provocations by the adversary it will take respective actions deriving from the situation”.

Edited and translated by Aneta Harutyunyan

Armenian PM, Lithuanian Ambassador discuss cooperation development opportunities

 18:14,

YEREVAN, OCTOBER 30, ARMENPRESS. Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan received on October 30 new Ambassador of Lithuania to Armenia Inga Stanytė-Toločkiėnė, the PM’s Office told Armenpress.

Congratulating the diplomat on assuming office, the PM said Armenia and Lithuania have a productive political dialogue which is a good base to give a new impetus to the bilateral economic relations. Pashinyan considered the cooperation in tourism, IT, agriculture spheres as prospective and highlighted the establishment of a direct air communication in the context of developing the investment ties. The PM added that currently there are favorable opportunities in Armenia in this regard. Pashinyan touched upon the Armenia-EU partnership and thanked the Lithuanian Parliament for the ratification of the Armenia-EU Comprehensive and Enhanced Partnership Agreement (CEPA).

In her turn the Lithuanian Ambassador thanked for the reception and stated that it’s an honor for her to work in Armenia in this important period of key changes and bring contribution to the development of the bilateral ties. She said the Armenian government and the Armenian people deserve encouragement from the EU and its member states, and Lithuania is ready to support Armenia’s development agenda, the development of the Armenia-EU relations and share its experience of democratic reforms.

The sides also discussed the settlement process of the Nagorno Karabakh conflict during the meeting.

Edited and translated by Aneta Harutyunyan

Nouneh Sarkissian attends opening of new care centers of SOS Children’s Villages Foundation

 18:40,

YEREVAN, OCTOBER 30, ARMENPRESS. Spouse of the Armenian President Nouneh Sarkissian attended the opening of new alternative care services in Kotayk branch of the “SOS Children’s Villages” Armenian Charity Foundation, the Presidential Office told Armenpress.

The Foundation is a child-centered organization whose mission is to provide family-like care for children in difficult life circumstances. The Foundation’s representatives said more convenient conditions will be provided to their beneficiaries in these new renovated care centers. 

Nouneh Sarkissian thanked all philanthropists, international organizations and individuals who had an investment and participation in the Foundation’s activities.

“This is the largest family in the world I have ever seen. You all are one family in this harmonious environment. This deserves appreciation. I am here just a few minutes and already feel the good and healthy atmosphere around me”, she said.

The President’s wide attached importance to the fact that Foundation manages to carry out its mission at a high level. “I am very happy to be present at this beautiful event. We highly value your job”, Nouneh Sarkissian said, wishing success.

Thereafter, Nouneh Sarkisian toured the new centers and the children’s village, talked to the kids and gifted one of her books to the children village’s library.

Edited and translated by Aneta Harutyunyan

Armenian deputy PM introduces government’s reforms agenda to Fitch Ratings delegation

 18:52,

YEREVAN, OCTOBER 30, ARMENPRESS. Deputy Prime Minister of Armenia Mher Grigoryan received the representatives of Fitch Ratings international organization who carry out the process of Armenia’s sovereign rating, the deputy PM’s Office told Armenpress.

Welcoming the guests the deputy PM highlighted the works carried out and to be carried out by the organization, attaching great importance to the analysis and assessment of the situation in various spheres of the country by the leading international companies.

At the request of the guests, the deputy PM introduced the circle of key reforms launched by the government.

Mher Grigoryan also talked about the importance of capital market development, stating that it is one of the issues of the government’s daily agenda.

The meeting participants also touched upon the fiscal policy, as well as the reforms in the state procurement field. They also exchanged views on Armenia’s investment attractiveness, and in this context the deputy PM highlighted the country’s advantages and economic development opportunities.

Edited and translated by Aneta Harutyunyan