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Nikol Pashinyan receives the delegation of KfW Bank

20 April 10:01

The withdrawal of the Red Cross and Russian peacekeeping troops from Artsakh increases the possibility of new Azerbaijani crimes there. Artsakh Union

19 April 22:02

Armenia, Azerbaijan have preliminary agreed upon separate sections of the borderline

19 April 21:21

“Russian policy promotes Aliyev’s permissiveness”

19 April 21:00

EU launches initiative to support mental health in Armenia

19 April 20:15

Pure disinformation: U.S. Dismisses Allegations About Talks On ‘Military Document’ With Armenia In Brussels

19 April 19:30

For the first time there will be a delimited state border between Armenia and Azerbaijan, in the section of the four villages. Prime Minister’s office

19 April 18:45

A new park will be created around Tatev Monastery by Ruben Vardanyan’s “We Are Our Mountains” agency

19 April 18:01

Export growth continued to soar due to robust exports of gold and jewelry

19 April 17:01

Tigran Khachatryan and Brice Roquefeuil exchanged ideas on the projects aimed at the development of road, irrigation and energy infrastructures

19 April 16:15

Ruben Vardanyan in Baku Launches Hunger Strike

19 April 15:40

The International Criminal Court Could Investigate President Aliyev for Genocide Against the Armenians

19 April 15:00

EU-Armenia Roadmap to open new opportunities in international cultural relations and diplomacy

19 April 14:14

Brad Sherman: “True justice is when those people can return to their ancestral homes where they lived for a thousand and more years in Artsakh”

19 April 13:30

Ukrainian journalists Heorhiy Levchenko, Anatasiya Glukhovska missing since Russia detention

19 April 12:45

Pashinyan Sees No Need For Early Elections Before Border Demarcation

19 April 12:00

Chen Zhou: China supports the implementation of the Crossroads of Peace project, and sees an opportunity for cooperation within the framework of the Belt and Road project

19 April 11:15

“It’s another highlight or example of how Russia is not a trustworthy ally or partner”-Vedant Patel

19 April 10:30

By the decision of the Government, changes were made to the list of diseases that determine the degree of suitability of a citizen or serviceman for military service

19 April 09:44

“The Brussels process has been completely transparent and will remain so”- Armenian Foreign Ministry

18 April 23:03

Issues related to further cooperation between the Armenian government and Fichtner company were discussed

18 April 22:44

Court Orders House Arrest, Bail For Man Who Confronted Pro-Government Lawmaker

18 April 22:15

Tigran Khachatryan receives the Vice President of “Veolia” company

18 April 21:44

Issues related to the consistent development of Armenia-France cooperation were discussed

18 April 21:21

Hayk Konjoryan: Crossroads of Peace project can be harmoniously combined with all infrastructure projects

18 April 21:00

“AMADEE-24” Mars Analog Research Mission in Armash came to an end

18 April 20:15

Prime Minister of Lithuania to Alen Simonyan: We are ready to support the RA in the rapprochement of the relations with the EU, in the establishment of peace in the South Caucasus

18 April 19:30

The Minister of Foreign Affairs of Armenia and the Minister of Economy of Saudi Arabia discussed the possibilities of tourism, trade in services, development of infrastructures, and investment promotion

18 April 18:45

“If clear steps are not taken, the planet will be deprived of exceptional cultural values”-Ombudsman of Culture of the Armenian Highlands

18 April 18:03

Armenia: Council of Europe anti-corruption body GRECO calls for stronger oversight and accountability in top executive functions and the police

18 April 17:01

Russia orders exiled journalist Mikhail Zygar’s arrest in absentia

18 April 16:04

Armenia: press freedom and freedom of expression under threat

18 April 15:03

Foreign Minister of Lithuania to Alen Simonyan: Lithuania is ready to support in any way the peace process

18 April 14:30

TUMO Center to Open in Amsterdam

18 April 14:00

New streets in Koti equipped with illumination operated via automatic and remote control

18 April 13:03

Armenia: Council of Europe anti-corruption body GRECO calls for stronger oversight and accountability in top executive functions and the police

18 April 12:12

Sargis Khandanyan presented to the Ambassador tie security situation, the challenges in the South Caucasus

18 April 11:11

Pashinyan Again Meets Border Villagers On Land Transfer To Azerbaijan

18 April 10:10

The Union of Journalists of Armenia strongly condemns Khachatur Sukiasyan’s outrageous behaviour and appeals to international institutions

18 April 02:29

One of the beaters closed Samvel’s mouth so that he would not scream or call for help. Human rights defenders provide details about Samvel Vardanyan’s brutal beating. 168.am

17 April 23:33

Nikol Pashinyan visits Voskepar, Kirants and Berkaber settlements

17 April 23:23

Ministers of Armenia and Saudi Arabia exchanged views on regional topics

17 April 23:03

Ambassador Makunts met with US Congressman Gabe Amo

17 April 19:30

Ararat Mirzoyan and Yousef bin Abdullah Al-Benyan also emphasized the use of existing opportunities to the maximum extent and new initiatives in the fields of medicine and technical sciences

17 April 18:45

Kremlin Confirms Start Of Withdrawal Of Russian Peacekeepers From Karabakh

17 April 18:03

“We greatly value the support of our international partners, particularly Lithuania”-Alen Simonyan

17 April 17:15

Armen Gevorgyan: The right of return of Karabakh Armenians is not only a matter of justice and human rights but also essential for promoting peace, stability, and reconciliation in the region

17 April 16:30

Azerbaijan Accuses France Of ‘Undermining’ Normalization With Armenia As Paris Recalls Envoy

17 April 15:45

Democratic backsliding is an alarming issue for our organization that we shouldn’t underestimate its impact towards all of us-Vladimir Vardanyan

17 April 15:00

Iran ‘Assured’ By Armenia Amid Concerns Over ‘Geopolitical Rivalry’ In South Caucasus

17 April 14:14

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PM instructs to speed up Syunik Marz FEZ establishment process

March 27,2017 12:20

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Chaired by Prime Minister Karen Karapetyan, a consultative meeting was held today in the Government to discuss issues related to the establishment of a free economic zone (FEZ) in Syunik Marz of Armenia.

Minister of Economic Development and Investment Suren Karayan said that following discussions held with the representatives of the RA Chamber of Commerce and Syunik Free Economic Zone LLC, it was decided to set up a Syunik FEZ organizing company.

Karen Karapetyan was provided details on the free economic zone establishment process, public-private sector partnership formula, first stage activities and risk management. USD2.5-3 million will be invested in the 1st stage. The overall duration and completion timetable will be established by a government decree.

The Prime Minister instructed to speed up the process and submit a draft government decision at the upcoming government meeting. Karen Karapetyan noted that by adopting a corresponding decision, the Government will approve the application and the organizer for the creation of a free economic zone in Syunik. The FEZ will be launched late in 2017.