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Senior U.S. Officials Meet Pashinyan in Yerevan to Advance TRIPP Corridor Project
U.S. Special Envoy Steve Witkoff's Senior Adviser Aryeh Lightstone met with Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan in Yerevan on Wednesday to discuss progress on the Trump Route for International Peace and Prosperity (TRIPP) project. Also present at the meeting were Konstantin Sokolov, head of the U.S.-backed TRIPP investment fund, and Ambassador of the United States to Armenia David Allen. According to the Armenian government, the discussions focused on implementing the U.S
The Armenian Report Team
2 days ago
Armenia to Add $320 Million in New Loans as Public Debt Reaches Record Levels
Armenia's government is set to approve $320 million in new foreign borrowing on Thursday, adding to a public debt that has more than doubled since Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan came to power in 2018. The financing package includes two long-term loans from the Asian Development Bank and the World Bank. According to the government, the money will help finance this year's state budget deficit, projected at 536 billion drams, or about $1.47 billion. Officials expect the deficit
The Armenian Report Team
2 days ago
Nikol Pashinyan Reappointed as Armenia's Prime Minister for Fourth Time
Nikol Pashinyan was sworn in for a fourth term as Armenia’s prime minister on Sunday after President Vahagn Khachaturyan formally reappointed him, completing the constitutional process that followed the opening of the country’s newly elected parliament. The reappointment, required under Armenia’s Constitution, allows Pashinyan to begin forming a new Cabinet following the June parliamentary elections. The ruling Civil Contract party, which holds a majority in the National Asse
The Armenian Report Team
5 days ago
Armenia's New Parliament Opens With Historic Church Snub, Opposition Clashes, and Pashinyan's Fourth Appointment as Prime Minister
Armenia’s newly elected National Assembly opened its first session Sunday following the June 7 parliamentary elections, beginning a new legislative term with sharp exchanges between the governing majority and opposition lawmakers. The day also brought the formal reappointment of Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan and the unprecedented absence of Catholicos Karekin II, who was not invited to address the opening session. The 105-seat parliament convened at 10 a.m. under Armenian la
The Armenian Report Team
5 days ago
Pashinyan Says Government Will Step Down Sunday Before Forming New Cabinet
Armenia's government will formally resign on Sunday as the country's newly elected National Assembly begins its work, Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan announced Thursday, triggering the constitutional process for forming a new cabinet. The announcement came during what Pashinyan said was the government's final regular meeting in its current composition. Under Armenia's Constitution, the cabinet must resign after a new parliament is convened. The president will then appoint a pr
The Armenian Report Team
Jul 30
Pashinyan: Return of 300,000 Azerbaijanis to Armenia ‘Will Not Happen’
Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan has firmly dismissed opposition claims regarding the potential return of 300,000 Azerbaijanis to Armenia, describing the issue as a fabricated narrative that has no basis in reality. Speaking during a question-and-answer session in parliament, Pashinyan said the topic was being promoted by political forces seeking to undermine Armenia's peace agenda. “The issue of the return of 300,000 Azerbaijanis is an invented and fabricated topic. I
The Armenian Report Team
Jun 17
Azerbaijan’s Deputy Prime Minister Visits Armenia for Border Delimitation Talks
A delegation from Deputy Prime Minister of Azerbaijan, Shahin Mustafayev, arrived in Armenia this morning for high-level discussions on border delimitation and cooperation between the two countries. The visit was confirmed by Armenia’s Foreign Ministry. Mustafayev also serves as the head of Azerbaijan’s commission on border delimitation. According to Armenia’s Foreign Ministry, the visit was part of the 13th meeting of the commissions on the delimitation of the state border a
The Armenian Report Team
Apr 29
Anna Hakobyan Announces Separation from Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan
BREAKING: Anna Hakobyan and Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan have ended their marriage. Anna Hakobyan announced this in a video message published on her social media pages. A few days earlier, Hakobyan had stated that her civil marriage with the prime minister had ended. The public interpreted this announcement to mean that they had legalized their marriage, since they had not previously been legally married. “Some confusion arose due to the fact that I mentioned a civil marria
The Armenian Report Team
Feb 26
Armenia Joins Board of Peace as Founding Member Without $1 Billion Fee
Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan attended the signing ceremony of the “Board of Peace” charter in Davos, Switzerland. The ceremony took place on January 22 — the official launch of the new international platform. Prime Minister Pashinyan joined the Board of Peace as a founding member at the personal invitation of U.S. President Donald Trump. The initiative brings together world leaders with the aim of managing post-war reconstruction, demilitarization, and regional sta
The Armenian Report Team
Jan 22
Train Carrying Russian Grain to Armenia Passes Through Azerbaijan for the First Time
A train carrying more than a thousand tons of Russian grain passed through Azerbaijan on its way to Armenia early Tuesday, Azerbaijani APA news agency reported. The Armenian Report contacted the Prime Minister’s Office to verify the information. The Prime Minister’s Office informed us that an official response would be provided once the cargo reaches Armenia, as it must also pass through Georgian territory. According to Azerbaijani sources, the train departed Russia at 00:15
The Armenian Report Team
Nov 4, 2025
Arman Tatoyan Asked Whether the Diaspora Should Participate in Armenia’s Elections if He Is Elected Prime Minister
Former Human Rights Defender of Armenia, Arman Tatoyan, has officially announced his candidacy for Prime Minister of the Republic of Armenia. The announcement came during the launch of his new political initiative, Wings of Unity, which he described as an independent movement focused on solving real issues and forming a responsible government. “We are an independent political initiative. We are here to solve real problems. We are aiming to form a government. I am running for
The Armenian Report Team
Oct 9, 2025
Pashinyan Claims Trump-Brokered Peace Deal Impossible If Armenia Had Artsakh
Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan addressed the nation after signing a U.S.-brokered agreement with Azerbaijan and U.S. President...
The Armenian Report Team
Aug 18, 2025
Businessman Samvel Karapetyan Demands $500 Million from Armenian Government Over Power Company
Russian-Armenian businessman Samvel Karapetyan and his family are demanding $500 million in compensation from the Armenian government....
The Armenian Report Team
Aug 13, 2025
As Pashinyan Visits Turkey for Peace Talks, Azerbaijan Shells Armenian Village, Damages Home
While Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan shook hands with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan during a so-called “historic” visit...
The Armenian Report Team
Jun 20, 2025
Pashinyan Demands Catholicos Karekin II Resign, Escalates Attack on Armenian Apostolic Church
In another attack on his social media pages on June 8, Pashinyan accused Karekin II of breaking his religious vow of celibacy and...
The Armenian Report Team
Jun 9, 2025
Armenia’s Police Chief Fired by PM Pashinyan
Armenia’s top police official, Aram Hovannisyan, was dismissed on Monday after serving just two years in the role. His sudden removal has...
The Armenian Report Team
Jun 2, 2025
Aliyev Threatens New War: Armenia Pressured to Change Its Constitution
Azerbaijan’s President Ilham Aliyev has once again threatened Armenia with war. This time, he says another military confrontation will...
The Armenian Report Team
Apr 9, 2025
Armenian Government Moves Quickly to Write New Constitution Under Pressure from Azerbaijan
The Armenian government has decided to speed up writing a brand-new constitution. Justice Minister Srbuhi Galyan, who is leading this...
The Armenian Report Team
Apr 7, 2025
Pashinyan Urges Aliyev to Sign Peace Agreement
In a push for peace, Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan has made multiple public appeals to Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev to...
The Armenian Report Team
Mar 20, 2025
New Film "Vazgen: The Last General" Pays Tribute to Armenia’s National Hero
A new film, Vazgen: The Last General , brings to life the inspiring journey of Vazgen Sargsyan, the first Minister of Defense and former...
The Armenian Report Team
Feb 24, 2025
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