Dear citizens, As you may know, Nikol Pashinyan and I were scheduled to meet tomorrow to discuss the current situation and look for solutions. I wish to inform you that the pre-announced meeting will not take place as Nikol Pashinyan has unilaterally set forth new demands, particularly as regards the format, agenda and media coverage of the meeting. He proposed a list of people to attend the talks on our side, and announced that he would negotiate exclusively on his own agenda. This...
Acting Prime Minister Karen Karapetyan today met with Armenia-accredited ambassadors and the heads of international organizations with diplomatic status. Karen Karapetyan thanked the diplomats for accepting his invitation and attending the meeting. He expressed confidence that the ambassadors had closely followed the inner-political developments in Armenia, in close touch with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Armenia. The Acting Prime Minister also thanked all countries and...
Acting Prime Minister Karen Karapetyan received IDEA Foundation co-founder Ruben Vardanyan and Board of Trustees member Noubar Afeyan. The meeting focused on Armenia’s inner-political situation and the Government-initiated reforms. Ruben Vardanyan and Noubar Afeyan presented Armenia Development Initiatives Foundation’s ongoing and upcoming programs in various spheres of Armenia, including the preparations for the upcoming event due to be held under the Aurora humanitarian...
Acting Prime Minister Karen Karapetyan met with Samvel Karapetyan, President of Tashir Group of Companies and founder of the Armenian Investors’ Club (AIC). The interlocutors discussed the internal political situation in the country, as well as the business environment and economic reforms in Armenia. In that context, they discussed the process of AIC-implemented investment programs in Armenia. Samvel Karapetyan assured that the ongoing programs will be continued.
Acting Prime Minister Karen Karapetyan received today RA Chief Police Officer Vladimir Gasparyan. Karen Karapetyan once again thanked all police representatives for high professionalism and tolerance displayed while maintaining public order during the recent mass gatherings, demonstrations and processions. The Acting Prime Minister highlighted the efforts aimed at enforcing public order, preventing common law offences and ensuring security in the country. Vladimir Gasparyan reported...
Acting Prime Minister Karen Karapetyan received Acting Defense Minister Vigen Sargsyan. Karen Karapetyan underlined that the Armenian army has always been and will continue to be under the constant care of the State and the focus of his attention. The acting Prime Minister noted that the army reform should be continued and everything should be done to continuously modernize the armed forces and strengthen the army. Vigen Sargsyan reported that the armed forces continue to carry out...