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The Secretary of the Security Council of the Republic of Armenia Armen Grigoryan Met with Ralph Moreau
The Secretary of the Security Council of the Republic of Armenia, Armen Grigoryan, met with the Diplomatic Advisor to the Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Belgium, Ralph Moreau.
During the meeting, the Armenia-Belgium bilateral relations and opportunities for their development, particularly in the field of economic cooperatio...
17 / 04 / 2025
The Secretary of the Security Council of the Republic of Armenia Armen Grigoryan met with Geoffrey van Leeuwen
On April 17, the Secretary of the Security Council of the Republic of Armenia, Armen Grigoryan, within the framework of his working visit to Brussels, met with the Head of the Personal Office of the NATO Secretary General, Geoffrey van Leeuwen.
The interlocutors discussed the security situation in the South Caucasus and the p...
17 / 04 / 2025
The Secretary of the Security Council of the Republic of Armenia Met with Elisabetta Belloni
The Secretary of the Security Council of the Republic of Armenia, Armen Grigoryan, met with Elisabetta Belloni, the Special Advisor to the President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, in Brussels.
The interlocutors discussed the security situation in the South Caucasus and the concrete steps being taken by the...
16 / 04 / 2025
The Secretary of the Security Council of the Republic of Armenia Participated in the Discussion on the topic "Crossroads of Peace"
On April 16, the Secretary of the Security Council of the Republic of Armenia, Armen Grigoryan, participated in the "Crossroads of Peace, discussion organised by the Rasmussen Global Group. The high-ranking officials and experts from EU institutions and member states attended the discussion.
The focus of the discussion was o...
16 / 04 / 2025
The Secretary of the Security Council of the Republic of Armenia Met with Vivian Loonela
During his working visit to Brussels, Secretary of the Security Council of the Republic of Armenia, Armen Grigoryan, met with Vivian Loonela, Head of the Office of the Vice-President of the European Commission and High Representative of the EU for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, Kaja Kallas.
During the meeting, the inter...
15 / 04 / 2025
The Secretary of the Security Council of the Republic of Armenia Armen Grigoryan Met with Andrius Kubilius
On April 15, during his working visit to Brussels, Secretary of the Security Council of the Republic of Armenia, Armen Grigoryan, met with European Commissioner for Defence Andrius Kubilius.
The interlocutors discussed the prospects for bilateral cooperation in the defence and military industry sectors. A. Grigoryan presented...
15 / 04 / 2025
The Secretary of the Security Council of the Republic of Armenia Received Magdalena Grono
On April 3, Armen Grigoryan, the Secretary of the Security Council of the Republic of Armenia, received Magdalena Grono, the EU Special Representative for the South Caucasus and the crisis in Georgia.
During the meeting, the parties discussed the security situation in the South Caucasus and the current challenges.
The inte...
03 / 04 / 2025
The Secretary of the Security Council of the Republic of Armenia Armen Grigoryan Received Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi
On March 25, the Secretary of the Security Council of the Republic of Armenia, Armen Grigoryan, received a delegation led by Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi.
A. Grigoryan welcomed the Minister's visit to Armenia and emphasized that Armenia-Iran relations continue to develop intensively. In this context, the inte...
25 / 03 / 2025
The Secretary of the Security Council of the Republic of Armenia Received the Delegation Led by Ondrej Benesik
On March 18, the Secretary of the Security Council of the Republic of Armenia, Armen Grigoryan, received a delegation led by Ondrej Benesik, Chairman of the European Affairs Committee of the Chamber of Deputies of the Czech Parliament.
A. Grigoryan welcomed the delegation's visit to Armenia expressed with satisfaction the hig...
18 / 03 / 2025
The Secretary of the Security Council of Armenia Armen Grigoryan Delivered a Speech During the Event Marking the Second Anniversary of the Deployment of the European Union Mnitoring Mission in Armenia
Dear Mr. Ritter,
Dear Representatives of the Legislative and Executive branches,
Dear Ambassadors and Diplomats,
Ladies and Gentlemen,
I would like to join all the congratulations and express my special gratitude to the European Union, the EU Member States and the personnel of the observation mission for their work...
28 / 02 / 2025
The First Meeting of the Interdepartmental Commission Coordinating the Review of the National Security Strategy of the Republic of Armenia was Held Under the chairmanship of the Secretary of the Security Council of Armenia
The first meeting of the interdepartmental commission coordinating the review of the National Security Strategy of the Republic of Armenia, headed by Armen Grigoryan, Secretary of the National Security Council of the Republic of Armenia, was held on February 26.
The conceptual framework of the revised National Security Strate...
26 / 02 / 2025
PM Pashinyan chairs the Security Council session
The regular session of the Security Council was held under the chairmanship of Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan.
In addition to the members of the Security Council, the session was also attended by President of the Republic Vahagn Khachaturyan and President of the National Assembly Alen Simonyan.
Issues related to the powers...
29 / 01 / 2025
The Secretary of the Security Council of Armenia Armen Grigoryan Received Brice Roquefeuil
On January 27, the Secretary of the Security Council of the Republic of Armenia, Armen Grigoryan, received Brice Roquefeuil, Head of the Directorate for Continental Europe of the Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs of the French Republic.
During the meeting, the interlocutors touched upon a wide range of issues of mutual...
27 / 01 / 2025
The Secretary of the Security Council of Armenia Congratulated Michael Waltz on Assuming the Position
The Secretary of the Security Council of the Republic of Armenia, Armen Grigoryan, congratulated Michael Walz on his appointment as National Security Advisor to US President Donald Trump.
The Secretary of the Security Council wished M. Waltz success in his activities and confidently emphasized that Armenia-US bilateral relati...
22 / 01 / 2025
The Secretary of the Security Council of the Republic of Armenia Received a Delegation Led by Ara Shahverdyan Head of the Iran-Armenia Friendship Group of the Majlis of the Islamic Republic of Iran
On January 13, the Secretary of the Security Council of Armenia, Armen Grigoryan, received a delegation led by Ara Shahverdyan, Head of the Iran-Armenia Friendship Group of the Majlis of the Islamic Republic of Iran.
Grigoryan welcomed the delegation’s visit to Armenia and emphasized that Armenia-Iran bilateral relations are...
13 / 01 / 2025
The Secretary of the Security Council of the Republic of Armenia Received the EU Special Representative Magdalena Grono
On January 10, the Secretary of the Security Council, Armen Grigoryan, received the EU Special Representative for the South Caucasus and the crisis in Georgia, Magdalena Grono.
The interlocutors touched upon several issues on the agenda of relations between Armenia and the European Union and the further expansion and deepenin...
10 / 01 / 2025
The Secretary of the Security Council of the Republic of Armenia Armen Grigoryan Received the Secretary of the Supreme National Security Council of the Islamic Republic of Iran Ali Akbar Ahmadian
On January 9, the Secretary of the Security Council of the Republic of Armenia, Armen Grigoryan, received the Secretary of the Supreme National Security Council of the Islamic Republic of Iran, Ali Akbar Ahmadian.
The Secretary of the Security Council of the Republic of Armenia welcomed the visit of the Secretary of the Supre...
09 / 01 / 2025
The Secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council Ali Akbar Ahmadian Arrived in Armenia
The Secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council, Ali Akbar Ahmadian, arrived in Armenia.
He was welcomed by the Secretary of the Security Council of Armenia, Armen Grigoryan, at Yerevan's Zvartnots International Airport
08 / 01 / 2025
The Secretary of the Security Council of the Republic of Armenia Armen Grigoryan Received Diplomatic Advisor to the President of the UAE Anwar Gargash
On December 17, the Secretary of the Security Council of the Republic of Armenia, Armen Grigoryan, received diplomatic advisor to the president of the United Arab Emirates, Anwar Gargash.
The interlocutors discussed the existing relations between Armenia and the UAE. They noted with satisfaction the recent development of bil...
17 / 12 / 2024
The Secretary of the Security Council of Armenia Met with Gabrielus Landsbergis
The Secretary of the Council of Armenia Armen Grigoryan met with the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Lithuania Gabrielus Landsbergis, during his working visit to Vilnius, the capital of the Republic of Lithuania.
The interlocutors emphasized with satisfaction the high dynamics of development of Armenia-Lithuania bilateral rel...
08 / 11 / 2024
The Secretary of the Security Council of Armenia Armen Grigoryan Participated in the "Future of Democracy" Forum
On November 8, within the framework of his working visit to Lithuania, the Secretary of the Security Council of Armenia, Armen Grigoryan, participated in the "Future of Democracy" forum.
During the forum, the Secretary of the Security Council mentioned the comprehensive democracy reforms implemented in Armenia, stressing thei...
08 / 11 / 2024
The Secretary of the Council of Armenia Armen Grigoryan Will Leave for Vilnius
On November 8, the Secretary of the Council of Armenia, Armen Grigoryan, will leave for Vilnius, the capital of the Republic of Lithuania, where he will participate in the "Future of Democracy" forum.
During the visit, the Secretary of the Security Council will have several working meetings.
07 / 11 / 2024
The Secretary of the Security Council of Armenia Armen Grigoryan Met with the Experts of the Iranian analytical centres
On November 5, the Secretary of the Security Council, Armen Grigoryan, met with experts from Iranian analytical centres within the framework of a seminar titled Armenia-Iran: Course of Cooperation and New Prospects organized by the Public Relations and Information Center of the Prime Minister’s Office.
Secretary Grigoryan we...
05 / 11 / 2024
Security Council session takes place.
A meeting of the Security Council was held, chaired by Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan.
In addition to the members of the SC, the session was also attended by the President of the National Assembly, Alen Simonyan.
Issues related to foreign and domestic policy were discussed during the session.
30 / 10 / 2024
The Secretary of the Security Council Armen Grigoryan Received Michael Carpenter
On October 22, the Secretary of the Security Council, Armen Grigoryan, received Michael Carpenter, Special Assistant to the President of the United States and Senior Director for Europe at the National Security Council.
The interlocutors discussed various issues related to RA-US bilateral relations, discussed implementing th...
22 / 10 / 2024
The Secretary of the Security Council of Armenia Armen Grigoryan Met with the President of the Federal Police Dieter Roman
During his working visit to the Federal Republic of Germany, the Secretary of the Security Council of Armenia, Armen Grigoryan, met with the President of the Federal Police, Dieter Roman.
At the meeting, the interlocutors highlighted the activities of the EU civilian observation mission in Armenia, within the framework of whi...
17 / 10 / 2024
The Secretary of the Security Council of the Republic of Armenia Armen Grigoryan Met with the National Security Adviser to the Prime Minister of the Czech Republic Tomas Pojar
During his working visit to Prague, the Secretary of the Security Council of the Republic of Armenia, Armen Grigoryan, met with the National Security Adviser to the Prime Minister of the Czech Republic, Tomas Pojar.
During the meeting, the parties discussed a wide range of issues related to the Armenian-Czech bilateral agenda...
15 / 10 / 2024
The Secretary of the Security Council Armen Grigoryan Participated in the “Forum 2000”
The Secretary of the Security Council Armen Grigoryan participated in the “Forum 2000” in Prague during his visit to the Czech Republic.
During the conference Secretary Grigoryan spoke about the Armenia-EU bilateral relations, underscoring the importance of the new Armenia-EU partnership agenda, as well as the launch of visa...
15 / 10 / 2024
The Secretary of the Security Council of Armenia Armen Grigoryan Received the Newly Appointed Ambassador of Germany Claudia Busch
On October 7, the Secretary of the Security Council of Armenia, Armen Grigoryan, received the newly appointed Ambassador of the Federal Republic of Germany, Claudia Busch.
The Secretary of the Security Council congratulated the ambassador on the occasion of assuming the post and expressed his confidence that Mrs. Busch will c...
07 / 10 / 2024
A Field Exercise Was Held in Armenia Jointly With the US Defense Department's Threat Reduction Agency
On September 19-24, within the framework of countering weapons of mass destruction (WMD), the authorised personnel of the Armenian state administration system participated in a field training implemented in Armenia jointly with the Defense Threat Reduction Agency of the U.S. Department of Defense and coordinated by the Armenian...
04 / 10 / 2024
The Secretary of the Security Council of Armenia Armen Grigoryan Received Patrick Pryor
On October 2, the Secretary of the Security Council, Armen Grigoryan, received Patrick Prior, the Defense Intelligence Agency Director for Europe and Eurasia Regional Center.
The Secretary of the Security Council welcomed and highlighted Mr Pryor's visit to Armenia and emphasised with satisfaction the interaction formed due...
02 / 10 / 2024
The Secretary of the Security Council Armen Grigroyan Participated in a Meeting of the Committee of Deputy Permanent Representatives of NATO Member States (DPRC)
On September 30, the Secretary of the Security Council, Armen Grigroyan, participated in a meeting of the Committee of Deputy Permanent Representatives of NATO member states (DPRC) in Brussels. The session was chaired by Javier Colomina, the Acting Assistant Secretary-General for Political Affairs and Security Policy and the NAT...
30 / 09 / 2024
The Secretary of the Security Council of Armenia Armen Grigoryan Met with Gert Jan Koopman
During his working visit to Brussels, the Secretary of the Security Council of Armenia, Armen Grigoryan, met with the Director General of the General Directorate of Neighborhood and Enlargement Negotiations of the European Union, Gert Jan Koopman.
At the meeting, the parties discussed the dynamically developing RA-EU bilatera...
28 / 09 / 2024
The Secretary of the Security Council of Armenia Armen Grigoryan Met with Simon Mordue
On September 27, the Secretary of the Security Council of Armenia, Armen Grigoryan, met with the Deputy General Secretary for Economic and Global Affairs of the European External Action Service Simon Mordue.
At the meeting, the parties discussed the prospects for the development of RA-EU bilateral economic relations and discu...
26 / 09 / 2024
The Secretary of the Security Council Armen Grigoryan Met with the Representatives of the Think-Tank
During the working visit to Brussels, the Secretary of the Security Council, Armen Grigoryan, met with the representatives of the Think-tank.
A wide range of issues were discussed at the meeting in a question-and-answer format. A. Grigoryan presented Armenia's approaches, and foreign political and security priorities on sever...
26 / 09 / 2024
The Secretary of the Security Council Armen Grigoryan Met with Charles Fries
During his working visit to Brussels, the Secretary of the Security Council, Armen Grigoryan, met with the Deputy Secretary General of the European External Action Service for Peace, Security and Defense Affairs Charles Fries.
The interlocutors discussed the agenda and existing opportunities of bilateral RA-EU security relati...
26 / 09 / 2024
The Secretary of the Security Council Мet with the Мembers of the Foreign Relations Committee, the European Affairs Committee and the Defense Committee of the Parliament of the Kingdom of the Netherlands
In the Kingdom of the Netherlands, the Secretary of the Security Council met with the members of the Foreign Relations Committee, the European Affairs Committee and the Defense Committee of the Parliament of the Kingdom of the Netherlands.
During the meeting, a meaningful discussion took place, during which Secretary Grigorya...
24 / 09 / 2024
The Secretary of the Security Council of Armenia Armen Grigoryan Met with the Deputy Director of Political Affairs of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Netherlands Jost Flamand
During his working visit to the Kingdom of the Netherlands, Armen Grigoryan, Secretary of the Security Council of Armenia, met with the Deputy Director of Political Affairs of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Netherlands, Jost Flamand.
The parties exchanged ideas on Armenia-Netherlands bilateral relations, emphasizing t...
24 / 09 / 2024
The Secretary of the Security Council of Armenia Received the Newly Appointed Ambassador of the Kingdom of the Netherlands Marieke Monroy-Winter
On September 16, the Secretary of the Security Council of Armenia, Armen Grigoryan, received the newly appointed Ambassador of the Kingdom of the Netherlands Marieke Monroy-Winter.
Secretary Grigoryan congratulated the ambassador on her appointment and expressed hope that the Armenian-Dutch bilateral relationship and cooperat...
16 / 09 / 2024
The Secretary of the Security Council Armen Grigoryan Had a Meeting with Tsuge Yoshifumi
During his working visit to Japan, the Secretary of the Security Council of Armenia met with the Minister of State for Foreign Affairs of Japan Tsuge Yoshifumi.
At the meeting, the parties exchanged ideas on the security situation of our region and the latest developments. Referring to the security and stability of the region...
13 / 09 / 2024
The Secretary of the Security Council Armen Grigoryan Had an Official Meeting with Akiba Takeo
On September 13, during his working visit to Japan, the Secretary of the Security Council, Armen Grigoryan, had an official meeting and working lunch with Japan's National Security Advisor Akiba Takeo.
The interlocutors exchanged ideas on regional and extra-regional security issues and referred to the "Crossroads of Peace" pr...
13 / 09 / 2024
The Secretary of the Security Council Participated in the "198th Diplomatic Round Table Discussion"
On September 11, during his working visit to Japan, the Secretary of the Security Council, Armen Grigoryan, participated in the “198th diplomatic round table discussion'' entitled "Regional security in the South Caucasus and the "Crossroads of Peace" project." The "Japan Forum on International Relations" organised the discussion...
11 / 09 / 2024
The Secretary of the Security Council of Armenia Will Leave for the Republic of Korea and Japan
On September 6, Armen Grigoryan, the Secretary of the Security Council of Armenia, will go on a working visit to Seoul, the capital of the Republic of Korea, and then to Tokyo, the capital of Japan.
During the visit, the Secretary of the Security Council will have several working meetings.
05 / 09 / 2024
The Secretary of the Security Council Participated in the Online Conference on Food Security in the Context of the "Ukraine Peace Formula"
On September 4, Armen Grigoryan, Secretary of the Security Council, participated in the online conference on food security in the context of the "Ukraine Peace Formula". The conference is a continuation of the "Ukraine Peace Formula" summit.
At the online conference, participants discussed various issues related to food secur...
04 / 09 / 2024
The Secretary of the Security Council Received Louis Bono
On July 25, Armen Grigoryan, the Secretary of the Security Council of Armenia, met with Louis Bono, the Senior Adviser for Caucasus Negotiations.
During the meeting, the interlocutors discussed issues related to regional security and stability and touched upon the process of normalization of relations between Armenia and Azer...
25 / 07 / 2024
The Secretary of the Security Council Armen Grigoryan Received a Delegation from the Framatome
The Secretary of the Security Council of the Republic of Armenia, Armen Grigoryan, received a delegation from the Framatome company.
Secretary of the Security Council welcomed the delegation's visit to Armenia and emphasized the French side's interest in developing Armenia's atomic energy sector.
During the meeting, the i...
23 / 07 / 2024
The Secretary of the Security Council Armen Grigoryan Received the Delegation of the Save Armenia Judeo-Christian Union
The Secretary of the Security Council of the Republic of Armenia, Armen Grigoryan, received the delegation of the Save Armenia Judeo-Christian Union.
The Secretary welcomed the delegation’s visit to Armenia and particularly noted the work being carried out by the union to promote the development of bilateral relations betwee...
23 / 07 / 2024
The Secretary of the Security Council Armen Grigoryan Met with Uzra Zeya
On July 16, the Secretary of the SC, Armen Grigoryan met with Uzra Zeya, U.S. Undersecretary of State for Civil Security, Democracy and Human Rights.
Touching upon the assassination attempt on President Donald Trump in Pennsylvania, the Secretary of the Security Council expressed condolences to the family of the deceased, as...
16 / 07 / 2024
The Secretary of the Security Council Received Samantha Power
The Secretary of the Security Council of the Republic of Armenia, Armen Grigoryan, received USAID Administrator Samantha Power.
Armen Grigoryan welcomed the delegation led by Samantha Power to Armenia and emphasised the valued progress of the programs implemented by the agency in Armenia.
The interlocutors discussed the h...
10 / 07 / 2024
Security Council meeting takes place
A regular session of the Security Council was held under the leadership of Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan.
During the session, issues related to the ongoing reforms of the Armed Forces and the automated unified management system, as well as biological security, were discussed.
08 / 07 / 2024
The Secretary of the Security Council of Armenia Armen Grigoryan Met with Emmanuel Bonn
The Secretary of the Security Council of Armenia, Armen Grigoryan, met with Emmanuel Bonn, the French President's diplomatic advisor, during his working visit to the French Republic.
At the meeting, the development process of bilateral relations between Armenia and France and cooperation on bilateral and multilateral platform...
20 / 06 / 2024
The Secretary of the Security Council of Armenia Armen Grigoryan Met with Dmytro Kuleba.
On June 16, Armen Grigoryan, the Secretary of the Security Council of Armenia, met with the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine, Dmytro Kuleba.
At the meeting, the parties discussed the prospects for developing bilateral relations between Armenia and Ukraine.
16 / 06 / 2024
The Secretary of the Security Council of Armenia Armen Grigoryan Met with Jake Sullivan
On June 16, during his working visit to the Swiss Confederation, Armen Grigoryan, Secretary of the Security Council of Armenia, met with Jake Sullivan, the National Security Advisor to the US President.
The parties discussed Armenian-American cooperation in security and referred to the USA's support in increasing Armenia's de...
16 / 06 / 2024
The Secretary of the Security Council of Armenia Participates in the "Ukraine Peace Resolution" Summit
The Secretary of the Security Council of Armenia, Armen Grigoryan, participates in the "Ukraine Peace Resolution" summit.
15 / 06 / 2024
The Secretary of the Security Council of Armenia Will Leave for the Swiss Confederation
On June 15, Armen Grigoryan, Secretary of the Security Council of Armenia, will leave for the Swiss Confederation on a working visit. He will participate in the "Ukraine Peace Resolution" summit.
The Secretary of the Security Council will then visit Paris, where he will have working meetings.
14 / 06 / 2024
A Table-Top Exercise is Being Held Within the Framework of the Fight Against Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD)
A joint table-top exercise occurs in Yerevan from May 20 to 24. Representatives of the state administration bodies responsible for preventing and countering emergency situations caused by chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear (CBM) factors are participating. The exercise is being held within the framework of the fight...
24 / 05 / 2024
The Secretary of the Security Council Received Louis Bono
On May 23, Armen Grigoryan, the Secretary of the Security Council of Armenia, met with Louis Bono, the Senior Adviser for Caucasus Negotiations and the U.S. Co-Chair of the OSCE Minsk Group.
The interlocutors discussed the normalisation of Armenia-Azerbaijan relations, referred to the latest developments in the negotiation pr...
23 / 05 / 2024
The Secretary of the Security Council of Armenia Gave a Speech at the "Global Security Forum"
On May 22, Armen Grigoryan, Secretary of the Security Council, delivered a speech on "The Crossroads of Peace and the Perspective of Regional Interdependence" at the Global Security Forum in Doha.
The Secretary of the Security Council presented the details and advantages of the "Crossroads of Peace" project developed by the A...
22 / 05 / 2024
The Secretary of the Security Council of Armenia Received David Cohen
On 20 May, Armen Grigoryan, Secretary of the Security Council of Armenia, received a delegation led by David Cohen, Deputy Director of the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) of the United States.
Armenian-US bilateral cooperation and regional security issues were discussed at the meeting.
21 / 05 / 2024
The Secretary of the Security Council Met With Mohammed bin Ahmed Al-Misnad
On May 21, in Doha, the Secretary of the RA Council of Ministers, Armen Grigoryan, met with Mohammed bin Ahmed Al-Misnad, the National Security Adviser of the Emir of the State of Qatar.
The parties discussed the development prospects of Armenian-Qatar relations in several areas. In the above context, further security coopera...
21 / 05 / 2024
The Secretary of the Security Council of Armenia Met With Hamad Khamis AL-Kubaisi
On May 21, during his working visit to Doha, the Secretary of the RA Security Council, Armen Grigoryan, met with the Deputy Secretary General of the National Security Council of Qatar, Hamad Khamis AL-Kubaisi.
At the meeting, the parties discussed the prospects for the development of Armenia-Qatar relations and possible ways...
21 / 05 / 2024
The Secretary of the Security Council of Armenia Received the Delegation of the Foreign Relations Committee of the German Bundestag
On May 20, Armen Grigoryan, the Secretary of the Security Council, received the delegation of the Foreign Relations Committee of the German Bundestag, headed by Johannes Schraps.
A. Grigoryan highlighted the positive momentum in Armenia-Germany relations, particularly the importance of reciprocal high-level visits.
The sec...
20 / 05 / 2024
The Secretary of the Security Council Sent a Condolence Letter in Connection With the Death of the Iranian President and His Accompanying Staff
The Secretary of the Security Council of Armenia, Armen Grigoryan, sent a condolence letter to the Secretary of the Supreme National Security Council of the Islamic Republic of Iran, Mr Ali Akbar Ahmadian, in connection with the death of the President of the Islamic Republic of Iran, the Minister of Foreign Affairs, the accompan...
20 / 05 / 2024
The Secretary of the Council of Armenia Will Leave for Qatar on a Working Visit
On May 21, the Secretary of the Security Council, Armen Grigoryan, will visit Doha, the capital of Qatar, for a working visit and participate in the World Security Forum.
Bilateral meetings are also planned within the framework of the working visit.
20 / 05 / 2024
The Secretary of the Council of Armenia received Bogdan Klich
On May 16, Armen Grigoryan, the Secretary of the Security Council, received Bogdan Klich, the Chairman of the Foreign Relations Committee of the Senate of the Republic of Poland.
The interlocutors discussed regional and extra-regional developments.
The parties discussed the Armenia-Poland bilateral agenda, during which the...
16 / 05 / 2024
The Secretary of the Security Council Armen Grigoryan Received Brice Roquefeuil
On April 18, Armen Grigoryan, Secretary of the Security Council of Armenia, received the Special Commissioner for the South Caucasus Affaires, the French Co-Chair of the OSCE Minsk Group Brice Roquefeuil.
The interlocutors referred to the two countries' political dialogue agenda and discussed cooperation in crucial areas. The...
18 / 04 / 2024
The Secretary of the Security Council of Armenia Armen Grigoryan Met with Gabrielius Landsbergis
On April 12, in Vilnius, the Secretary of the Security Council, Armen Grigoryan, met with the Lithuanian Foreign Minister, Gabrielius Landsbergis.
A. Grigoryan presented in detail the different directions of RA's foreign policy and the current priorities. He addressed the security situation in the South Caucasus, the existing...
12 / 04 / 2024
The Secretary of the Council of Armenia Met With Galina Vascenkaite
During the working visit to Lithuania, Secretary of the Security Council of Armenia, Armen Grigoryan, met with Galina Vascenkaite, advisor on foreign relations of the Prime Minister of Lithuania.
The interlocutors highly appreciated the recently activated bilateral high-level mutual visits, which have given new vigour to Arme...
11 / 04 / 2024
The Secretary of the Security Council of Armenia Met With the Representatives of the Martti Ahtisaari Peace Foundation
The Secretary of the Security Council met with the Representatives of the Martti Ahtisaari Peace Foundation in Helsinki.
At the meeting, the Armenian-Azerbaijani negotiation process was discussed. The SC secretary presented the security situation of the South Caucasus, the existing challenges, and the Armenian side's efforts...
10 / 04 / 2024
The Secretary of the Security Council Had a Working Breakfast With the Deputies of the Parliament of Finland
On April 10, during his visit to Finland, Armen Grigoryan, Secretary of the Council of Ministers of Armenia, had a working breakfast with Finnish Parliament Member, Chairman of the Foreign Affairs Committee and PACE Rapporteur on RA Affairs, Kimmo Kiljunen, and OSCE Parliamentary Assembly President Pia Kauma.
The participants...
10 / 04 / 2024
The Secretary of the Security Council Held a Round-table Discussion at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Finland
The Secretary of the Security Council, Armen Grigoryan, held a round-table discussion at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Finland during his working visit to Finland.
During the discussion, the Secretary of the Security Council presented the RA foreign policy, the development of RA-EU relations, and the details of the April...
09 / 04 / 2024
The Secretary of the Security Council of Armenia Armen Grigoryan Met With Elina Valtonen
During his working visit to Finland, the Secretary of the Security Council, Armen Grigoryan, met with the Finnish Foreign Minister, Elina Valtonen.
At the meeting, the parties discussed issues related to RA-EU relations and expressly referred to the Armenia-Finland bilateral agenda. The minister emphasised that Finland will c...
09 / 04 / 2024
The Secretary of the Security Council of Armenia Met with Henrik Landerholm
On April 8, the Secretary of the Security Council of Armenia, Armen Grigoryan, met with Henrik Landerholm, National Security Adviser of the Swedish Prime Minister's Office.
The parties discussed the development agenda of bilateral relations between Armenia and Sweden.
The interlocutors also discussed bilateral cooperation...
08 / 04 / 2024
The Secretary of the Security Council of Armenia Armen Grigoryan Met with Christian Danielsson
On April 8, during his working visit to the Kingdom of Sweden, Armen Grigoryan, Secretary of the Security Council of Armenia, met with Christian Danielsson, State Secretary to the Minister for EU Affairs of the Swedish Prime Minister's Office.
The interlocutors exchanged ideas on the expanding RA-EU cooperation and emphasised...
08 / 04 / 2024
The Activity Report of 2023 of the Security Council Office Was Presented to the Prime Minister
Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan visited the Security Council Office to discuss the activity report of 2023.
The Prime Minister was briefed on the work done by the Security Council Office in 2023. Current and upcoming events were discussed.
02 / 04 / 2024
The Secretary of the Security Council Armen Grigoryan Met with Eivind Vad Petersson
On March 21, Armen Grigoryan, Secretary of the Security Council of Armenia, met with the delegation led by Eivind Vad Petersson, Secretary of State of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Kingdom of Norway.
A. Grigoryan and E. Vad Petersson referred to the extra-regional security situation in general and, in particular, to...
21 / 03 / 2024
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On March 13, Armen Grigoryan, the Secretary of the Security Council of Armenia, met with Louis Bono, the Senior Adviser for Caucasus Negotiations and the U.S. Co-Chair of the OSCE Minsk Group.
The interlocutors exchanged ideas on the negotiation process for the settlement of Armenian-Azerbaijani relations.
At the meeting,...
13 / 03 / 2024
The Secretary of the Security Council Gave an Interview to Petros Ghazaryan
The Secretary of the Security Council of Armenia, Armen Grigoryan, gave an interview to Petros Ghazaryan on the Public TV of Armenia.
In response to Petros Ghazaryan's question that Russia considers the military sector diversification as a change of vector, A. Grigoryan noted that the demand for diversification was created ve...
01 / 03 / 2024
The Secretary of the Security Council of Armenia Armen Grigorysn Met with Jonas Survila
On February 22, the Secretary of the Security Council of Armenia, Armen Grigoryan, met with the delegation led by the Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Lithuania Jonas Survila.
A. Grigoryan welcomed the delegation's visit to Armenia and emphasised that the relations between the two countries are developing intensively by...
22 / 02 / 2024
The Speech of the Secretary of the Security Council of Armenia Armen Grigoryan at the First Anniversary of the EU mission in Armenia
Dear Mr. Tomat,
Dear legislators and representatives of the executive power,
Diplomats,
Dear guests,
Today, we celebrate one year of deployment of the EU civilian mission in Armenia, on which occasion I congratulate all of us. The past year has been an essential phase for the mission, during which several issues rela...
21 / 02 / 2024
PM Pashinyan Chairs Security Council Meeting
A meeting of the Security Council was held under the leadership of Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan.
In addition to the members of the Security Council, the President of the Republic, Vahagn Khachaturyan, the President of the National Assembly, Alen Simonyan, Chief of Staff of the Prime Minister Arayik Harutyunyan, National Ass...
05 / 02 / 2024
The Secretary of the Security Council of Armenia Armen Grigoryan Received the Head of the European Union Mission in Armenia (EUMA) Markus Ritter
On January 30, the Secretary of the Security Council of Armenia, Armen Grigoryan, received the Head of the European Union Mission in Armenia (EUMA), Markus Ritter.
At the meeting, the interlocutors discussed the activities of the EU civilian observation mission. They referred to the decision of the European Council to increas...
30 / 01 / 2024
The Secretary of the Security Council of Armenia Received the Delegation Led by Ali Rashid Al-Nuaim
On January 16, Armen Grigoryan, the Secretary of the Security Council of Armenia, received the delegation of the Federal National Council of the United Arab Emirates, headed by Ali Rashid Al-Nuaim, Chairman of the Defense, Internal Affairs and Foreign Affairs Committee of the Federal National Council.
The interlocutors noted...
16 / 01 / 2024
The Secretary of the Security Council of Armenia Met with Jens Plotner
In Davos, the Secretary of the Security Council of Armenia, Armen Grigoryan, met with Jens Plotner, adviser on foreign and security policy of GDR Chancellor Olaf Scholz.
The parties exchanged ideas on agenda issues of cooperation in the security field between Armenia and Germany and prospects for further deepening the formed...
14 / 01 / 2024
The Secretary of the Security Council of Armenia Armen Grigoryan Met with James O'Brien, Simon Mordue, Fernando Guimaraes, Magdalena Grono
On January 14, the Secretary of the Security Council of Armenia, Armen Grigoryan, met in Davos with US Assistant Secretary of State for European and Eurasian Affairs James O'Brien, Chief Foreign Policy Adviser of European Council President Charles Michel Simon Mordue, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen's Diplomat...
14 / 01 / 2024
The Secretary of the Security Council of Armenia Had a Bilateral Meeting with James O'Brien
On January 14, at the 4th meeting of National Security Advisors, the Secretary of the Security Council of Armenia, Armen Grigoryan, had a bilateral meeting with James O'Brien, Assistant Secretary of State for European and Eurasian Affairs.
The interlocutors discussed RA-US bilateral relations and issues of further developing...
14 / 01 / 2024
The Secretary of the Security Council of Armenia Armen Grigoryan Will Pay a Working Visit to the Swiss Confederation
The Secretary of the Security Council of Armenia, Armen Grigoryan, will pay a working visit to the Swiss Confederation, where on January 14, he will participate in the 4th "Ukraine’s Peace Formula" meeting.
11 / 01 / 2024
The Secretary of the Security Council of Armenia Armen Grigoryan Received the Delegation Led by George Gerapetritis
On January 10, the Secretary of the Security Council of Armenia, Armen Grigoryan, received the delegation led by the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Hellenic Republic, George Gerapetritis.
The interlocutors highly appreciated the development dynamics of Armenian-Greek bilateral friendly relations based on historical and cu...
10 / 01 / 2024
The Secretary of the Security Council of Armenia Received the Delegation Headed by Rory Domm
On January 9, the Secretary of the Security Council of Armenia, Armen Grigoryan, received the delegation of the European External Action Service, headed by Rory Domm.
The Secretary of the Security Council welcomed the delegation's visit to Armenia and highlighted the development of RA-EU cooperation in security. A. Grigoryan...
09 / 01 / 2024
The Secretary of the Security Council of Armenia Armen Grigoryan Met with Louis Bono
On January 8, the Secretary of the Security Council of Armenia, Armen Grigoryan, met with the Senior Adviser for Caucasus Negotiations, the U.S. Co-Chair of the OSCE Minsk Group, Louis Bono.
The interlocutors discussed the process of regulating Armenian-Azerbaijani relations and referred to the recent negotiations and implem...
08 / 01 / 2024
The Secretary of the Security Council Armen Grigoryan Met With Hossein Amir-Abdollahian
The Secretary of the Security Council of Armenia, Armen Grigoryan, met with the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran, Hossein Amir-Abdollahian.
The interlocutors emphasised with satisfaction the importance of mutual respect between the two friendly countries and the continuation of the high-level polit...
28 / 12 / 2023
Security Council Meeting Takes Place
Chaired by Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan, a meeting of the Security Council was held.
In addition to the members of the SC, the President of the Republic, Vahagn Khachaturyan, the President of the National Assembly, Alen Simonyan, the Chief of Staff of Prime Minister Arayik Harutyunyan, the Minister of Economy, Vahan Kerobya...
19 / 12 / 2023
The Secretary of the Security Council Armen Grigoryan Met with Jan Marian
The Secretary of the Security Council of Armenia, Armen Grigoryan, met with Jan Marian, Deputy Foreign Minister of the Czech Republic.
At the meeting, the parties emphasised the stable development of bilateral relations with satisfaction.
The interlocutors discussed the security situation around Armenia and Armenia-Czech R...
15 / 12 / 2023
The Secretary of the Security Council of Armenia Armen Grigoryan Met with Sir Tim Barrow
During his working visit to London, the Secretary of the Security Council of Armenia, Armen Grigoryan, met with Sir Tim Barrow, National Security Adviser to the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland.
The interlocutors emphasised the stable dynamics of the development of Armenian-British re...
08 / 12 / 2023
The Secretary of the Security Council of Armenia Armen Grigoryan Will Leave on a Working Visit to London
On December 8, Armen Grigoryan, the Secretary of the Security Council of Armenia, will leave on a working visit to London, the capital of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland.
06 / 12 / 2023
The Secretary of the Security Council Will Leave for the United States of America
On December 2, the Secretary of the Security Council, Armen Grigoryan, will leave for a working visit to the capital of the United States of America, Washington DC, during which a discussion of the development agenda of RA-US bilateral relations is planned.
01 / 12 / 2023
The Secretary of the Security Council Met with Shalva Papuashvili
During his working visit to Tbilisi, the Secretary of the Security Council met with the Speaker of the Parliament of Georgia, Shalva Papuashvili.
The interlocutors discussed issues related to the Armenian-Georgian bilateral agenda and emphasised the existing cooperation between Armenia and Georgia with satisfaction.
A.Grig...
29 / 11 / 2023
The Secretary of the Security Council Met with Vakhtang Gomelauri
On November 29, during his working visit to Tbilisi, the Secretary of the RA Security Council, Armen Grigoryan, met with the Secretary of the National Security Council of Georgia, Minister of Internal Affairs Vakhtang Gomelauri.
During the meeting, the interlocutors discussed several regional security and stability issues, wi...
29 / 11 / 2023
The Secretary of the Security Council of Armenia Received the Delegation of the Lithuania-Armenia Friendship Group
On November 28, the Secretary of the Security Council, Armen Grigoryan, received the delegation of the Lithuania-Armenia friendship group, which was led by the head of the friendship group, Raimundas Lopata.
The interlocutors discussed the security situation around Armenia and exchanged ideas on the negotiation process of t...
28 / 11 / 2023
The Secretary of the Council of Armenia Met With the Joint Delegation of the European External Action Service and the European Commission Representatives
On November 28, the Secretary of the Security Council of Armenia, Armen Grigoryan, met with members of the Joint Delegation of the European External Action Service and the European Commission Directorates-General for Neighborhood and Enlargement Negotiations, Migration and Home Affairs, Research and Innovation and International...
28 / 11 / 2023
The Secretary of the Security Council Will Leave for Georgia
On November 28, the Secretary of the Security Council, Armen Grigoryan, will leave for Georgia on a working visit.
During the visit, the Secretary of the Security Council will have working meetings.
28 / 11 / 2023
The Secretary of the Security Council of Armenia Met With the EU Resident and Non-Resident Ambassadors Accredited to Armenia and the Head of the EU Delegation
On November 22, the Secretary of the Security Council of Armenia, Armen Grigoryan, met with the EU resident and non-resident ambassadors accredited to Armenia and the head of the EU delegation.
The parties discussed the latest regional security developments. The Secretary of the Security Council of Armenia presented the negot...
22 / 11 / 2023
The Secretary of the Security Council Armen Grigoryan Received Mikita Poturaev
On November 20, the Secretary of the Security Council, Armen Grigoryan, received Mikita Poturaev, the head of the Ukrainian delegation to the OSCE PA.
At the meeting, the parties discussed the regional and extra-regional security situation and emphasised the need for stable peace. Within the above framework, the Security Coun...
20 / 11 / 2023
The Secretary of the Security Council Armen Grigoryan Met With Leo Docherty
On November 20, the Secretary of the Security Council, Armen Grigoryan, met with the Minister of European Affairs of the United Kingdom, Leo Docherty.
The interlocutors emphasised developing and strengthening relations between RA and the UK. The parties discussed the possibilities of cooperation in the field of security.
T...
20 / 11 / 2023
Welcoming Address of the Secretary of the Security Council of the Republic of Armenia Armen Grigoryan at the OSCE Parliamentary Assembly autumn meeting 2023
Dear President of the OSCE Parliamentary Assembly!
Dear Secretary General!
Dear Delegates!
Ladies and Gentlemen!
It is a great honor for me to participate in the 21st Autumn Meeting of the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe Parliamentary Assembly. I want to thank the organizers for this important initiati...
18 / 11 / 2023
The Secretary of the Council of Armenia Received Miroslav Jenca
On November 17, the Secretary of the Security Council, Armen Grigoryan, received the delegation led by the Assistant Secretary-General in the Departments of Political and Peacebuilding Affairs and Peace Operations, Miroslav Yencha.
A. Grigoryan presented the interlocutors with the humanitarian situation created after the la...
17 / 11 / 2023
The Secretary of the Security Council Received Andrew Turner
On November 16, the Secretary of the Security Council, Armen Grigoryan, received the Ambassador of Canada to Armenia, Andrew Turner.
Secretary Grigoryan congratulated the Ambassador on opening the Canadian Resident Embassy in Armenia and expressed hope that Armenian-Canadian bilateral multi-sectoral relations will develop wit...
16 / 11 / 2023
The Secretary of the Security Council Gave an Interview to Petros Ghazaryan
On November 14, the Secretary of the Security Council, Armen Grigoryan, gave an interview to Petros Ghazaryan on the Public TV of Armenia.
The Secretary of the Security Council noted that the economy has a unique value in Armenian-Iranian bilateral relations, which already includes a security aspect by answering Petros Ghazar...
14 / 11 / 2023
The Secretary of the Security Council Armen Grigoryan Received the Delegation of the Fact-Finding Mission of the Interim Strategic Assessment of the EU Civilian Observation Mission
On November 14, the Secretary of the Security Council, Armen Grigoryan, received the fact-finding mission of the interim strategic assessment of the EU civilian observation mission, led by Gil Rostain, the head of the Peace, Partnership and Crisis Management Directorate.
The Secretary of the Security Council highly appreciate...
14 / 11 / 2023
The Secretary of the Security Council Had a Telephone Conversation with Ali Akbar Ahmadian
On November 13, the Secretary of the Security Council, Armen Grigoryan, spoke with the Secretary of the Supreme National Security Council of the Republic of Iran, Ali Akbar Ahmadian.
During the phone call, the parties discussed the prospects for developing Armenia-Iran economic relations.
13 / 11 / 2023
The Secretary of the Security Council of Armenia Will Leave for Brussels
The Secretary of the Security Council, Armen Grigoryan, will leave for Brussels, where on November 10, he will participate in the "Strategic Future of Armenia. RA-Europe" forum. During the visit, the Secretary of the Security Council will have several working meetings.
09 / 11 / 2023
The Secretary of the Security Council Armen Grigoryan Received Louis Bono
On November 8, the Secretary of the Security Council, Armen Grigoryan, received the US Senior Adviser on Caucasus Negotiations, Co-Chairman of the OSCE Minsk Group, Louis Bono.
The parties referred to efforts to establish long-term peace and stability in the region and regulate Armenia-Azerbaijan relations. Within the framewo...
08 / 11 / 2023
The Secretary of the Security Council Armen Grigoryan Met with Athanasios Ntokos
On October 29, in Malta, the Secretary of the Security Council, Armen Grigoryan, met with Athanasios Ntokos, National Security Adviser to the Prime Minister of Greece.
The interlocutors discussed the international and regional security situation, within which the Secretary of the Security Council presented the existing securi...
29 / 10 / 2023
The Secretary of the Security Council Met with Akiba Takeo
On October 28, in Malta, the Secretary of the Security Council, Armen Grigoryan, met with Akiba Takeo, National Security Adviser to the Prime Minister of Japan.
The parties discussed regional and extra-regional security and efforts to establish peace. In this context, Secretary Grigoryan presented the security situation aroun...
28 / 10 / 2023
The Secretary of the Security Council Armen Grigoryan Met with James O'Brien and Bertrand Buchwalter
On October 28, in Malta, the Secretary of the Security Council, Armen Grigoryan, met with James O'Brien, Assistant Secretary of State for Europe and Eurasia Affairs, and Bertrand Buchwalter, Assistant to French President Emmanuel Macron.
The interlocutors discussed the security situation in the South Caucasus and ways to esta...
28 / 10 / 2023
The Secretary of the Security Council Armen Grigoryan Met With Joshua Huck
The Secretary of the Security Council, Armen Grigoryan, had a meeting with Joshua Huck, US Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for Southern Europe and Eurasian Affairs.
The interlocutors discussed the security situation around Armenia and emphasised the importance of making clear efforts to establish lasting peace and stabili...
26 / 10 / 2023
The Secretary of the Security Council Armen Grigoryan Received Andzejs Vilumsons
On October 26, the Secretary of the Security Council, Armen Grigoryan, received Andzejs Vilumsons, the Under-Secretary of State of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Latvia.
The interlocutors discussed the regional security situation and emphasised the imperative of establishing peace. Within the above-mentioned framework, A....
26 / 10 / 2023
The Secretary of the Security Council of Armenia Will Leave for the Republic of Malta on a Working Visit
On October 27, the Secretary of the Security Council, Armen Grigoryan, will leave for a working visit to the Republic of Malta at the invitation of the Minister of Foreign, European Affairs and Trade of Malta, Ian Borg, and will participate in the "Malta Peace Formula Meeting".
26 / 10 / 2023
The Secretary of the Security Council Armen Grigoryan Received Viola von Cramon-Taubadel
On October 13, Armen Grigoryan, the Secretary of the Security Council of Armenia, received Viola von Cramon-Taubadel, a member of the European Parliament and a member of the delegation of the EuroNest Parliamentary Assembly.
The Secretary of the Security Council welcomed the visit of the delegation headed by Mrs Viola von Cra...
13 / 10 / 2023
The Secretary of the Security Council Met with Toivo Klaar
On October 12, the Secretary of the Security Council, Armen Grigoryan, met with Toivo Klaar, the EU Special Representative for the South Caucasus and the crisis in Georgia.
During the meeting, the interlocutors discussed the region's security affairs and issues related to maintaining stability. The parties discussed preparati...
12 / 10 / 2023
The Secretary of the Security Council Armen Grigoryan Received Louis Bono
On October 11, the Secretary of the Security Council, Armen Grigoryan, received the US Senior Adviser on Caucasus Negotiations, Co-Chairman of the OSCE Minsk Group, Louis Bono.
The interlocutors discussed the normalisation of Armenian-Azerbaijani relations, within which the Secretary of the Security Council presented Armenia'...
11 / 10 / 2023
The Secretary of the Security Council Armen Grigoryan Met with Representatives of the "Friends of Armenia" Group, "Rasmussen Global" Company and "The European Council on Foreign Relations" Expert Centre
On October 10, the Secretary of the Security Council, Armen Grigoryan, met with the representatives of the "Friends of Armenia" group, the "Rasmussen Global" company and the "European Council on Foreign Relations" expert centre.
A.Grigoryan presented the regional security situation, particularly the security environment and t...
10 / 10 / 2023
The Secretary of the Security Council of Armenia Armen Met with Wojciech Gerwel
On October 4, the Secretary of the Security Council of Armenia, Armen Grigoryan, met with the Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Poland, Wojciech Gerwel.
At the meeting, the parties discussed the regional security situation and the situation created as a result of the forced deportation of the Armenians o...
04 / 10 / 2023
Thes Secretary of the Security Council Armen Grigoryan Met with Mohammad Hossein Bagherin
During his visit to the Islamic Republic of Iran, the Secretary of the Security Council, Armen Grigoryan, met with the Chief of the Supreme Staff of the Iranian Armed Forces, Major General Mohammad Hossein Bagherin.
The Secretary of the Security Council presented the region's security situation and highlighted Iran's position...
04 / 10 / 2023
The Secretary of the Security Council Armen Grigoryan Met with EU Ambassador Vassilis Maragos
On October 4, the Secretary of the Council of Armenia, Armen Grigoryan, met with the head of the delegation of the European Union in Armenia, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary Vassilis Maragos.
The interlocutors exchanged ideas on the security situation created around the Republic of Armenia and the situation creat...
04 / 10 / 2023
The Secretary of the Security Council Armen Grigoryan Met with Hossein Amir Abdollahian
On October 2, during his working visit to the Islamic Republic of Iran, the Secretary of the Security Council of the Republic of Armenia Armen Grigoryan met with the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran, Hossein Amir Abdollahian.
The parties discussed issues related to the regional security situation an...
02 / 10 / 2023
The Secretary of the Security Council of Armenia Armen Grigoryan Met with Ebrahim Raisi
The President of the Islamic Republic of Iran, Ebrahim Raisi, received the Secretary of the Security Council of the Republic of Armenia, Armen Grigoryan.
During the meeting, the parties discussed the regional security situation and emphasised that the inviolability of borders should be respected and conflicts should be resolv...
02 / 10 / 2023
The Secretary of the Security Council Armen Grigoryan Met with Ali-Akbar Ahmadian
On October 1, the Secretary of the Security Council of Armenia, Armen Grigoryan, met with the Secretary of the Supreme Council of National Security of the Islamic Republic of Iran, Ali-Akbar Ahmadian.
The Secretary of the Security Council presented in detail the details of the attack carried out by Azerbaijan in Nagorno-Kara...
01 / 10 / 2023
The Secretary of the Security Council Armen Grigoryan Received Toivo Klaar
On September 22, the Secretary of the Security Council, Armen Grigoryan, received Toivo Klaar, the EU special representative for the South Caucasus and the crisis in Georgia.
The interlocutors referred to the large-scale attack unleashed by Azerbaijan against Nagorno-Karabakh on September 19 and the difficult humanitarian sit...
25 / 09 / 2023
Security Council session takes place
Chaired by Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan, an extraordinary meeting of the Security Council was held today.
In addition to the members of the Security Council, President of the Republic Vahagn Khachaturyan, President of the National Assembly Alen Simonyan, Chief of Staff of the Prime Minister Arayik Harutyunyan and other offi...
21 / 09 / 2023
The Secretary of the Security Council Armen Grigoryan Met with Louis Bono
On September 14, the Secretary of the Security Council, Armen Grigoryan, met with Louis Bono, the Senior Adviser for Caucasus Negotiations, the U.S. Co-Chair of the OSCE Minsk Group.
The interlocutors discussed the situation around Nagorno-Karabakh, the humanitarian crisis and efforts to overcome it, and issues related to the...
14 / 09 / 2023
The Secretary of the Security Council Armen Grigoryan Met with the Heads of Accredited Diplomatic Missions in Armenia
On September 6, the Secretary of the Security Council, Armen Grigoryan, met with the heads of accredited diplomatic missions in Armenia.
The Secretary of the Security Council presented details to the heads of diplomatic missions regarding the Nagorno-Karabakh contact line and the accumulation of Azerbaijani military forces al...
06 / 09 / 2023
The Secretary of the Security Council Armen Grigoryan Received the Ambassador of Lithuania
On September 5, the Secretary of the Council of Armenia Armen Grigoryan received Andrius Pulokas, the Ambassador of the Republic of Lithuania to the Republic of Armenia.
The Secretary of the Security Council congratulated the newly appointed ambassador on the occasion of assuming the position and highlighted the importance of...
05 / 09 / 2023
The Secretary of the Security Council Received the Ambassador of the Kingdom of the Netherlands to Armenia
On September 1, the Secretary of the Secretary Council, Armen Grigoryan, received the Ambassador of the Kingdom of the Netherlands, Nico Schermers, on the occasion of completing his diplomatic mission.
A. Grigoryan appreciated the ambassador's significant contribution to security cooperation between Armenia and the Netherland...
01 / 09 / 2023
The Secretary of the Security Council Armen Grigoryan Met with Ajit Doval
On August 29, the Secretary of the Security Council, Armen Grigoryan, during his working visit to India, met with the National Security Adviser of the Prime Minister of India, Ajit Doval.
The Secretary of the Security Council congratulated the Chandrayaan 3 mission on its successful landing on the moon. Within the framework o...
29 / 08 / 2023
The Secretary of the Security Council Armen Grigoryan Will Leave for India on a Working Visit
On August 28, Armen Grigoryan, Secretary of the Security Council of Armenia, will leave for the capital of India, New Delhi, on a working visit, where he will meet with Ajit Doval, National Security Adviser of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
25 / 08 / 2023
The Secretary of the Security Council of Armenia Met With the Newly Appointed Ambassador of France
On August 10, the Secretary of the Security Council of Armenia, Armen Grigoryan, received the newly appointed Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of France to Armenia, Olivier Decottignies.
Secretary Grigoryan congratulated the ambassador on assuming the post and expressed confidence that the ambassador will contribu...
10 / 08 / 2023
The Secretary of the Security Council Received the Representatives of the Staff of the US Senate Foreign Relations Committee
On August 9, the Secretary of the Security Council, Armen Grigoryan, received the representatives of the US Senate Foreign Relations Committee staff, Sara Arkin and Damian Murphy.
The Secretary of the Security Council welcomed the visit of the representatives to Armenia and emphasised the importance of such mutual visits....
09 / 08 / 2023
The Secretary of the Security Council of Armenia Received the Ambassador of Iran, Mehdi Sobhani
On August 8, the Secretary of the Security Council, Armen Grigoryanm, received the newly appointed Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Iran, Mehdi Sobhani.
A. Grigoryan congratulated the ambassador on assuming the responsible mission and expressed hope that the ambassador would contribute to furthe...
08 / 08 / 2023
The Secretary of the Security Council Had a Telephone Conversation with Ali Akbar Ahmadian
On August 7, the Secretary of the Security Council, Armen Grigoryan, spoke with the Secretary of the Supreme National Security Council of the Republic of Iran, Ali Akbar Ahmadian.
Armen Grigoryan congratulated Ali Akbar Ahmadiani on his assumption of the Secretary of the Supreme National Security Council of Iran and wished hi...
07 / 08 / 2023
The Secretary of the Security Council Received Louis Bono
On August 2, the Secretary of the Security Council, Armen Grigoryan, met with Louis Bono, the Senior Adviser for Caucasus Negotiations, the U.S. Co-Chair of the OSCE Minsk Group.
The interlocutors discussed the process of regulating Armenian-Azerbaijani relations. They addressed the rights and security issues of the people of...
02 / 08 / 2023
The Secretary of the Security Council Armen Grigoryan Received Andrea Victorin
On July 31, the Secretary of the Council of Armenia, Armen Grigoryan, received the Head of the EU Delegation to Armenia, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary Andrea Victorin, on the occasion of completing the diplomatic mission.
The Secretary of the Security Council thanked the Ambassador for her efforts to further de...
31 / 07 / 2023
The Secretary of the Security Council Armen Grigoryan Received the Newly Appointed Ambassador of Poland
On July 24, the Secretary of the Council of Armenia Armen Grigoryan received the newly appointed Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Poland, Mr Piotr Skvechinski.
Secretary Grigoryan congratulated the ambassador on his appointment and expressed confidence that Mr Skvechinski will contribute to furt...
24 / 07 / 2023
The Secretary of the Security Council Met With Igor Khovaev.
On July 21, the Secretary of the Security Council, Armen Grigoryan, met with the Special Representative of the Foreign Minister of Russia on the issues of supporting the normalisation of relations between Armenia and Azerbaijan, Igor Khovaev.
The parties discussed the situation around Nagorno-Karabakh and emphasised that the...
21 / 07 / 2023
The Secretary of the Security Council Armen Grigoryan Received Matthias Luttenberg
On July 17, the Secretary of the Security Council of Armenia, Armen Grigoryan, received the Commissioner for Eastern Europe, South Caucasus and Central Asia Affairs of the MFA of the GDR, Matthias Luttenberg.
At the meeting, the interlocutors exchanged ideas on regional security issues, in the context of which the Secretary o...
17 / 07 / 2023
The Secretary of the Security Council Armen Grigoryan Met with Samantha Power
During his working visit to the USA, the Secretary of the Security Council of Armenia, Armen Grigoryan, met with the Administrator of the USAID, Samantha Power.
A.Grigoryan and S. Power exchanged thoughts on the progress and expansion prospects of the programs implemented by the agency in Armenia, in which they discussed the...
12 / 07 / 2023
The Secretary of the Security Council Armen Grigoryan Met with Arun Venkataraman
The Secretary of the Security Council Armen Grigoryan met with the Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Global Markets and the Director General of the U.S. and Foreign Commercial Service Global Markets, Arun Venkataraman.
The parties discussed the ways and opportunities for developing Armenian-American economic relations....
12 / 07 / 2023
The Secretary of the Security Council of Armenia Met with Kathryn Huff
On July 12, the Secretary of the Security Council of Armenia, Armen Grigoryan, met with Kathryn Huff, Deputy Secretary for Nuclear Energy of the Department of Energy.
The parties discussed issues of mutual interest in the field and outlined possible ways of cooperation.
12 / 07 / 2023
Security Council Secretary Armen Grigoryan Met with Thea Kendler
On July 10, the Secretary of the Security Council, Armen Grigoryan, met with Thea Candler, Assistant Secretary for Export Administration of the US Department of Commerce.
The interlocutors exchanged ideas on the possibilities of expanding and deepening trade and economic relations between Armenia and the USA, promoting and st...
10 / 07 / 2023
The Secretary of the Security Council Armen Grigoryan Had a Meeting at the "Atlantic Council" Think Tank
On July 5, the Secretary of the Security Council, Armen Grigoryan, met with experts of the "Atlantic Council" think tank, former ambassadors, and representatives of other think tanks in Washington.
The South Caucasus and Armenia security environment was discussed at the meeting.
The Secretary presented the positions of RA...
05 / 07 / 2023
The Secretary of the Security Council, Armen Grigoryan, Received H. E. Abbas Badakhshan Zohuri
The Secretary of the Security Council, Armen Grigoryan, received Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Islamic Republic of Iran to Armenia N.G. Abbas Badakhshan Zohuri, who is finishing his diplomatic mission in Armenia.
The Secretary of the Security Council thanked the ambassador for his support during these ye...
03 / 07 / 2023
The Secretary of the Security Council will leave for Washington on a working visit
On July 4, the Secretary of the Security Council, Armen Grigoryan, will leave for Washington, the capital of the United States of America, on a working visit.
During the visit, the Secretary of the Security Council will meet with the US President's National Security Adviser, Jake Sullivan and other high-ranking officials to...
03 / 07 / 2023
PM Pashinyan chairs the Security Council meeting
President of the Republic of Armenia Vahagn Khachaturyan attended the Security Council meeting today chaired by Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan.
In addition to the members of the SC, the session was also attended by the President of the National Assembly, Alen Simonyan and the Deputy Minister of Defense, Karen Brutyan.
Vari...
30 / 06 / 2023
The Secretary of the Security Council met with the delegation led by Nathalie Loiseau
On June 20, the Secretary of the Security Council, Armen Grigoryan, met with the delegation led by the chair of the sub-committee on Security and Defense in the European Parliament, Nathalie Loiseau.
The Secretary welcomed the delegation's visit to Armenia and emphasised that RA-EU bilateral relations are developing steadily,...
20 / 06 / 2023
The Secretary of the Security Council Armen Grigoryan Participated in the Session of the SC Secretaries of the CSTO Member States
On June 8, the Secretary of the SC made a speech during the regular session of the SC Secretaries of the CSTO member states.
Speaking about the security challenges in our region, the Secretary of the Security Council noted in his speech that Azerbaijan continues the policy of using force or the threat of using force and tries...
08 / 06 / 2023
The Secretary of the Security Council Met with Barbara Kaudel-Jensen
On May 30, the Secretary of the Security Council, Armen Grigoryan, met with Barbara Kaudel-Jensen, adviser on foreign affairs of the Federal Chancellor of Austria.
The interlocutors discussed the regional and extra-regional security environment.
Secretary Grigoryan presented details of the Armenian-Azerbaijani negotiations...
30 / 05 / 2023
The SC Secretary Participated in a Panel Discussion with Hikmet Hajiyev Within the Framework of "GLOBSEC 2023 Bratislava Forum"
On May 30, in the framework of the "GLOBSEC 2023 Bratislava Forum" in Bratislava, the Secretary of the Security Council, Armen Grigoryan, participated in a panel discussion with Azerbaijani President's Assistant Hikmet Hajiyev, during which he presented the position of the Armenian side regarding the Armenian-Azerbaijani negotia...
30 / 05 / 2023
The Secretary of the Security Council Received Louis Bono
On May 26, the Secretary of the Security Council, Armen Grigoryan, received the Senior Adviser for Caucasus Negotiations, the U.S. Co-Chair of the OSCE Minsk Group, Louis Bono.
The interlocutors discussed issues related to the settlement of Armenian-Azerbaijani relations, border demarcation and border security, as well as the...
26 / 05 / 2023
The Secretary of the Security Council Armen Grigoryan Made a Speech at “The 11th International Meeting of High-ranking Representatives Coordinating Security Issues”
The Secretary of the Security Council, Armen Grigoryan, is participating in “The 11th International Meeting of High-ranking Representatives Coordinating Security Issues" in the Moscow region of the Russian Federation. During the meeting, the Secretary made a speech.
In his speech, the Secretary addressed the challenges of int...
24 / 05 / 2023
The Secretary of the Security Council of Armenia Will Leave for Moscow on a Working Visit
At the invitation of RF Security Council Secretary Nikolay Patrushev, the Secretary of the Security Council, Armen Grigoryan, will leave for the Russian Federation to participate in the 11th International Meeting of High Representatives Coordinating Security Issues to be held in Moscow on May 23-25.
22 / 05 / 2023
The phone conversation between the Secretary of the Security Council with Jens Plötner
On May 17, the Secretary of the Security Council, Armen Grigoryan, had a telephone conversation with Jens Plötner, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz's Foreign and Security Policy Advisor.
The Secretary of the Security Council presented his interlocutor with the details of the negotiations held in Brussels.
The parties discusse...
17 / 05 / 2023
The Secretary of the Security Council Met with Javier Colomina
On May 16, within the framework of his working visit to Brussels, Security Council Secretary Armen Grigoryan had a working lunch with the special representative of the NATO Secretary General in the Caucasus and Central Asia, Javier Colomina.
The Secretary presented the security situation around Armenia and Nagorno-Karabakh an...
16 / 05 / 2023
The Secretary of the Security Council Met with Igor Khovaev
On May 10, the Secretary of the Security Council, Armen Grigoryan, met with Igor Khovaev, the OSCE Minsk Group Co-Chair of the Russian Federation, and the Special Representative of the Foreign Minister of Russia on issues supporting the normalisation of relations between Armenia and Azerbaijan.
A.Grigoryan and I. Khovaev disc...
10 / 05 / 2023
The Secretary of the SC of Armenia and the Minister of FA of France Visited Yrablur
On April 28, the Secretary of the Security Council, Armen Grigoryan and French Foreign Minister, Catherine Colonna, visited the “Yerablur” military pantheon.
The Secretary of the Security Council and the Minister of Foreign Affairs paid tribute and laid a wreath at the monument commemorating the Armenian service members who d...
28 / 04 / 2023
The Secretary of the Security Council Gave an Interview to Petros Ghazaryan
On April 27, the Secretary of the Security Council, Armen Grigoryan, gave an interview to Petros Ghazaryan on the Public TV of Armenia.
Regarding the security situation in Nagorno-Karabakh, particularly the Lachin Corridor, the Security Council Secretary noted that according to the November 9 announcement, the Lachin Corridor...
26 / 04 / 2023
The Secretary of the Security Council Received Nilakshi Saha Sinha
On April 18, the Secretary of the Security Council, Armen Grigoryan, received the newly appointed Ambassador of India, Nilakshi Saha Sinha.
The secretary congratulated the newly appointed ambassador on his assumption of office and wished him effective work in deepening Armenian-Indian relations. A. Grigoryan emphasised that t...
18 / 04 / 2023
The Secretary of the Security Council Received Erica Olson
On April 17, the Secretary of the Security Council, Armen Grigoryan, received Deputy Assistant Secretary of State, Erica Olson.
The interlocutors appreciated the dynamics of stable development of Armenian-American relations, noting that mutual visits have recently become more active. During the meeting, the parties discussed...
17 / 04 / 2023
The Secretary of the Security Council Received Louis Bono
On April 14, the Secretary of the Security Council, Armen Grigoryan, received Senior Advisor for Caucasus Negotiations, American Co-Chairman of the OSCE Minsk Group, Louis Bono.
A. Grigoryan presented the provocation carried out by the Azerbaijani armed forces near the Tegh community on April 11, emphasising that the only pur...
14 / 04 / 2023
The Secretary of the Security Council Armen Grigoryan Received Thea Kendler
On April 10, the Secretary of the Security Council, Armen Grigoryan, received Thea Kendler, Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Export Administration at the Bureau of Industry and Security.
The Secretary of the Security Council emphasised the stable dynamics of the development of bilateral relations and stressed the need for...
10 / 04 / 2023
The Secretary of the Security Council Armen Grigoryan Had a Working Dinner with Ali Shamkhani
On April 9, the Secretary of the Security Council, Armen Grigoryan, had a working dinner with Ali Shamkhani, Secretary of the Supreme National Security Council of the Islamic Republic of Iran.
During the meeting, the parties discussed the security situation in the region.
The interlocutors also referred to bilateral Armen...
09 / 04 / 2023
The Secretary of the Security Council Received Arun Venkataraman
On April 7, the Secretary of the Security Council, Armen Grigoryan, received the delegation headed by Arun Venkataraman, Deputy Secretary for Global Markets of the US Department of Commerce.
The interlocutors discussed the prospects and possibilities of bilateral Armenian-American investments, improvement of the business envi...
07 / 04 / 2023
The Secretary of the Security Council Leaves for a Working Visit to the Islamic Republic of Iran
On April 9, the Secretary of the Security Council, Armen Grigoryan, will be in Tehran on a working visit. He will meet with Ali Shamkhani, Secretary of the Supreme National Security Council of the Islamic Republic of Iran.
07 / 04 / 2023
The Secretary of the Security Council Received the Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of Italy
On April 4, the Secretary of the Security Council, Armen Grigoryan, received the delegation led by the Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of the Republic of Italy, Edmondo Chiriel.
At the meeting, the parties emphasized the positive dynamics of relations between Armenia and Italy.
At the meet...
04 / 04 / 2023
Secretary of the Security Council of Armenia Armen Grigoryan Leaves for a Working Visit to the Baltic Countries
On March 27-31, the Secretary of the Security Council of Armenia Armen Grigoryan will pay a working visit to Latvia, Lithuania, and Estonia.
During the visit, the SC Secretary will have working meetings in Riga, Vilnius, and Tallinn.
23 / 03 / 2023
The Secretary of the Security Council Received the Deputy Foreign Minister of the Islamic Republic of Iran
On March 22, the Secretary of the Security Council Armen Grigoryan received Deputy Foreign Minister of the Islamic Republic of Iran Ali Bagheri Kani.
At the meeting, the parties emphasized the trend of sustainable development of cooperation between the two countries in various fields. Regional security, stability, and peace-b...
22 / 03 / 2023
Performance report 2022 of the Security Council presented to the Prime Minister
Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan visited the office of the Security Council to participate in the discussion of its performance report 2022.
Deputy Prime Ministers Mher Grigoryan and Tigran Khachatryan, Chief of Staff of the Prime Minister Arayik Harutyunyan, Secretary of the Security Council Armen Grigoryan, Head of the State...
22 / 03 / 2023
The Secretary of the Security Council received CSTO Secretary-General
On March 17, the Secretary of the Security Council, Armen Grigoryan, received CSTO General Secretary Imangali Tasmagambetov.
The SC secretary congratulated Tasmagambetov on his appointment as CSTO General Secretary.
At the meeting, the interlocutors discussed the CSTO zone of responsibility situation.
Armen Grigoryan pr...
17 / 03 / 2023
The Secretary of the Security Council Received the Founder of "Rasmussen Global" Consulting Company, Anders Fogh Rasmussen
On March 13, the SC Secretary Armen Grigoryan received the founder of Rasmussen Global Consulting Company, Andres Fogg Rasmussen.
The parties discussed the international and regional security situation. The Secretary of the Security Council presented the security challenges in our region and highlighted RA's efforts towards d...
13 / 03 / 2023
The Secretary of the Security Council Met With the National Security Adviser of the Prime Minister of Greece, Thanos Dokos
On March 9, within the framework of his working visit to Greece, the Secretary of the Security Council, Armen Grigoryan, met with the National Security Adviser of the Prime Minister of Greece, Thanos Dokos.
A. Grigoryan expressed his condolences to T. Dokos on the March 2 fatal train disaster in Greece.
Secretary Grigoryan...
09 / 03 / 2023
The Secretary of the Security Council Received the Newly Appointed Ambassador of Georgia
On March 7, the Secretary of the Security Council, Armen Grigoryan, received the newly appointed Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Georgia, Mr Giorgi Sharvashidze.
The Secretary of the Security Council congratulated the ambassador on his appointment and expressed hope that the appointment would give a new breath...
07 / 03 / 2023
The Secretary of the Security Council Received Louis Bono
On March 7, the Secretary of the Security Council, Armen Grigoryan, received Senior Advisor for Caucasus Negotiations, American Co-Chairman of the OSCE Minsk Group, Louis Bono.
The parties discussed the latest developments in the process of regulating Armenian-Azerbaijani relations.
Reference was made to Azerbaijan's illeg...
07 / 03 / 2023
The Secretary of the Security Council Armen Grigoryan Received Brice Roquefeuil
On March 7, the Secretary of the Security Council, Armen Grigoryan, received Brice Roquefeuil, the Co-Chairman of the OSCE Minsk Group of France.
The interlocutors discussed the difficult humanitarian situation created around the Lachin Corridor and resulting from it in Nagorno-Karabakh. The parties emphasised the need to imp...
07 / 03 / 2023
The Secretary of the Security Council Receives Members of the Chamber of Deputies of Luxembourg
On February 28, the Secretary of the Security Council received the delegation led by Djuna Bernard, Vice-president of the Chamber of Deputies of Luxembourg.
A. Grigoryan noted that Armenia attaches importance to developing multi-sectoral cooperation with Luxembourg and expressed confidence that bilateral Armenia-Luxembourg re...
28 / 02 / 2023
The Secretary of the Security Council Received the EU Special Representative for the South Caucasus and the Crisis in Georgia
On February 24, the Secretary of the Security Council, Armen Grigoryan, received Toivo Klaar, the EU special representative for the South Caucasus and the crisis in Georgia.
The interlocutors discussed the implementation of the agreements reached within the framework of the Brussels format of the Armenian-Azerbaijani negotiat...
24 / 02 / 2023
PM Pashinyan chairs Security Council session
Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan chaired a regular session of the Security Council.
In addition to the members of the Security Council, the President of the Republic Vahagn Khachaturyan, the President of the National Assembly Alen Simonyan, the Vice President of the National Assembly Ruben Rubinyan and the head of the "Civil Co...
24 / 02 / 2023
The Secretary of the Security Council Received the Newly Appointed US Ambassador
On February 22, the Secretary of the Security Council, Armen Grigoryan, received the newly appointed US Ambassador to Armenia, Kristina Kvien.
The Secretary of the Security Council congratulated the newly appointed US ambassador on assuming the post and wished her productive work for the benefit of the development of Armen...
22 / 02 / 2023
The Secretary of the Security Council Received the Delegation Led by Stefano Tomat
On February 20, the Secretary of the Security Council, Armen Grigoryan, received the delegation led by Stefano Tomat, the Civilian Operations Commander of the EU External Action Service.
Welcoming the arrival and official launch of the new EU civilian monitoring mission in Armenia, the Secretary of the Security Council expres...
21 / 02 / 2023
The Secretary of the Security Council Received the Newly Appointed Ambassador of Latvia
On February 14, the Secretary of the Security Council, Armen Grigoryan, received the newly appointed Ambassador of the Republic of Latvia to the Republic of Armenia, Edite Medne.
The Secretary of the Security Council congratulated the newly appointed Ambassador and wished her success and fruitful work. A. Grigoryan emphasized...
14 / 02 / 2023
The Secretary of the Security Council Received the Ambassador of India
On February 13, the Secretary of the Security Council, Armen Grigoryan, received India's Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary to Armenia, Kishan Dhan Devali, who is completing his diplomatic mission in our country.
The Secretary of the Security Council thanked the ambassador for his contribution to the deepening of re...
13 / 02 / 2023
The Secretary of the Security Council met with Igor Khovaev
On February 9, the Secretary of the Security Council met with Igor Khovaev, the Russian Co-Chair of the OSCE Minsk Group, and the Special Representative of the Foreign Minister of Russia on the issues of supporting the normalization of relations between Armenia and Azerbaijan.
At the meeting, the interlocutors discussed the o...
09 / 02 / 2023
The Secretary of the Security Council Armen Grigoryan Had a Telephone Conversation With Geoffrey van Leeuwen
On January 30, the Secretary of the Security Council, Armen Grigoryan, had a telephone conversation with the Dutch Prime Minister's Foreign Policy and Defense Adviser, Geoffrey van Leeuwen.
A. Grigoryan presented the humanitarian crisis created in Nagorno-Karabakh as a result of the closure of the Lachin Corridor. The interlo...
30 / 01 / 2023
The Secretary of the Security Council Had a Telephone Conversation with Kestutis Budrys
On January 25, the Secretary of the Security Council, Armen Grigoryan, had a telephone conversation with Lithuanian President Gitanas Nauseda's Chief National Security Adviser, Kestutis Budrys.
The Secretary of the Security Council presented to his colleague the situation created in Nagorno Karabakh as a result of the blockin...
25 / 01 / 2023
The Secretary of the Security Council Armen Grigoryan received Toivo Klaar
On January 23, the Secretary of the Security Council, Armen Grigoryan, received the EU Special Representative for the South Caucasus and the Crisis in Georgia, Toivo Klaar. Andrea Victorin, the head of the EU delegation in Armenia, also participated in the meeting.
Armen Grigoryan and Toivo Klaar discussed the blocking of the...
23 / 01 / 2023
The Secretary of the Security Council Had a Telephone Conversation with Isabelle Dumont
On January 19, the Secretary of the Security Council, Armen Grigoryan, had a telephone conversation with Isabelle Dumont, the Diplomatic adviser of the President of the Republic of France, Emmanuel Macron.
Armen Grigoryan presented to Isabelle Dumont the humanitarian crisis created in Nagorno-Karabakh, which was caused by Aze...
19 / 01 / 2023
The Secretary of the Security Council Armen Grigoryan Had a Telephone Conversation with Ajit Doval
On January 19, the Secretary of the Security Council, Armen Grigoryan, had a telephone conversation with Ajit Doval, the National Security Adviser of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
The interlocutors discussed the regional security situation, within which the Secretary of the Security Council presented the daily worsenin...
19 / 01 / 2023
The Secretary of the Security Council Received the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Artsakh
On January 16, the Secretary of the Security Council, Armen Grigoryan, received the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Artsakh, Sergey Ghazaryan.
Secretary A. Grigoryan congratulated Sergey Ghazaryan on assuming the post of Foreign Minister and wished him success.
The interlocutors exchanged ideas on the security situation aro...
16 / 01 / 2023
The Secretary of the Security Council Received the Members of the EU Technical Assessment Mission
On January 10, the Secretary of the Security Council, Armen Grigoryan, received the members of the EU technical assessment mission headed by Marcin Wydra. Andrea Victorin, the head of the EU delegation in Armenia, also participated in the meeting.
Welcoming the mission members' visit to Armenia, the Secretary of the Security...
10 / 01 / 2023
The Secretay of the Security Council Armen Grigoryan Had a Telephone Conversation with Jake Sullivan
On December 22, the Secretary of the Security Council, Armen Grigoryan, had a telephone conversation with US President Joe Biden's National Security Adviser, Jake Sullivan.
The Secretary of the Security Council presented details about the crisis created by Azerbaijan around the Lachin Corridor, within the framework of which t...
22 / 12 / 2022
PM Pashinyan chairs Security Council meeting
Chaired by Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan, the regular session of the Security Council is taking place.
In addition to the members of the Security Council, the President of the Republic Vahagn Khachaturyan, President of the National Assembly Alen Simonyan, Chief of Staff of the Prime Minister Arayik Harutyunyan, National Asse...
19 / 12 / 2022
Security Council Meeting Takes Place
Chaired by Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan, an extraordinary meeting of the Security Council was held.
In addition to the members of the Security Council, the President of the Republic Vahagn Khachaturyan, the President of the National Assembly Alen Simonyan, the Chief of Staff of the Prime Minister Arayik Harutyunyan, the hea...
13 / 12 / 2022
The Secretary of the Security Council Armen Grigoryan will leave for Great Britain, Finland and Sweden on a working visit
The Secretary of the Security Council, Armen Grigoryan, will leave for the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, the Republic of Finland and the Kingdom of Sweden from December 12 to 16.
Secretary Grigoryan will have several working meetings within the framework of the visit.
10 / 12 / 2022
The Secretary of the Security Council Armen Grigoryan received Lynne Tracy
On December 7, the Secretary of the Security Council, Armen Grigoryan, received the United States Ambassador to Armenia, Lynne Tracy, on the occasion of completion of her mission.
The Secretary of the Security Council thanked the Ambassador for his contribution to the deepening of relations between Armenia and the United Stat...
07 / 12 / 2022
The Secretary of the Security Council Armen Grigoryan Met with Philip Reeker
On December 1, the Secretary of the Security Council, Armen Grigoryan, met with the US Co-chair of the OSCE Minsk Group, Senior Advisor for Caucasus negotiations Philip Reeker.
The Secretary welcomed Reeker's visit to Armenia and highly appreciated the US efforts to achieve peace in the region.
The interlocutors discussed...
01 / 12 / 2022
The Secretary of the Security Council Met with Jens Plotner, Tobias Lindner and Matthias Luttenberg
On November 29, within the framework of his working visit to the Federal Republic of Germany, Secretary Grigoryan met with the Foreign and Security Policy Adviser of the Chancellor of Germany, Jens Plotner; State Minister of the German Foreign Ministry Tobias Lindner; Political Director of the German Foreign Ministry for Eastern...
29 / 11 / 2022
The Secretary of the Security Council Armen Grigoryan Met with Isabelle Dumont, Frederic Mondoloni, Christophe Luca and Brice Roquefeuil
On November 28, within the framework of his working visit to Paris, the Secretary of the Security Council, Armen Grigoryan, met with Isabelle Dumont, French President Emmanuel Macron's advisor on Continental Europe and Turkey; Frederic Mondoloni, Director of the Continental Europe Department of the French Foreign Ministry; Vice...
28 / 11 / 2022
The Secretary of the Security Council Armen Grigoryan Will Leave for France and Germany on a Working Visit
On November 28-29, the Secretary of the Security Council, Armen Grigoryan, will go on a working visit to the Republic of France and the Federal Republic of Germany. Within the framework of the visit, the Secretary will have working meetings in Paris and Berlin.
26 / 11 / 2022
The Secretary of the Security Council Armen Grigoryan Received the Delegation Headed by Michael Siebert
On November 24, the Secretary of the Security Council, Armen Grigoryan, received the delegation led by the managing director for Russia, Eastern Partnership, Central Asia, regional cooperation and OSCE issues of the European External Action Service of the EU, Michael Siebert. The Head of the EU Delegation to Armenia, Andrea Vict...
24 / 11 / 2022
The Secretary of the Secretary Council Armen Grigoryan Met with Ajit Kumar Doval
On November 18, the Secretary of the Security Council of the RA met with Ajit Doval, the National Security Adviser of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi in India. India's Foreign Intelligence Service chief Samant Kumar Goel was also at the meeting.
The interlocutors emphasized with satisfaction the importance of the Armenian...
18 / 11 / 2022
The Secretary of the Security Council Armen Grigoryan met with Daniel T. Lasica
On November 16, the Secretary of the Security Council, Armen Grigoryan, met with Major General Daniel T. Lasica, Director of Programming, Policy, Strategy and Capabilities of the US European Command.
The Secretary of the Security Council welcomed Mr Lasikas' visit to Armenia and highly appreciated the dynamics of the develop...
16 / 11 / 2022
The Secretary of the Security Council Armen Grigoryan Met with Micheline Calmy-Rey
On November 16, the Secretary of the Council, Armen Grigoryan, met with former President of the Swiss Confederation Micheline Calmy-Rey.
The interlocutors exchanged ideas on the international agenda and the processes in the South Caucasus. In this context, at the request of Mrs Kalmi-Rey, the Secretary of the Security Counci...
16 / 11 / 2022
The Secretary of the Security Council Armen Grigoryan Will Leave for India on a Working Visit
On November 18-19, at the invitation of the Minister of Internal Affairs of the Republic of India, Amit Shah, the Secretary of the Security Council, Armen Grigoryan, will go to New Delhi to participate in the "No Money for Terror" conference.
Within the framework of the visit, the Secretary will have working meetings.
16 / 11 / 2022
The Secretary of the Security Council Armen Grigoryan received the delegation of special envoys of the EU and EU member states on the Eastern Partnership
On November 15, the Secretary of the Security Council, Armen Grigoryan, received the delegation of special envoys of the EU and EU member states on the Eastern Partnership.
A. Grigoryan welcomed the delegation's visit to Armenia and highly appreciated the development of Armenia-EU relations based on democratic values as well...
15 / 11 / 2022
The Secretary of the Security Council Armen Grigoryan Received the Group of Young Delegates of the OSCE PA
On November 14, the Secretary of the Security Council, Armen Grigoryan, received the members of the group of young delegates of the OSCE PA.
At the request of the group members, the Secretary of the Security Council presented the regional security situation around Armenia and some details from the Armenian-Azerbaijani negotia...
14 / 11 / 2022
The Secretary of the Security Council met with Igor Khovaev
On November 15, the Secretary of the Security Council met with Igor Khovaev, the Russian Co-Chair of the OSCE Minsk Group, and the Special Representative of the Foreign Minister of Russia on the issues of supporting the normalization of relations between Armenia and Azerbaijan.
The interlocutors discussed the Nagorno-Karabakh...
14 / 11 / 2022
The Secretary of the Security Council Armen Grigoryan Gave an Interview to CivilNet online TV station
On November 14, the Secretary of the SC, Armen Grigoryan, gave an interview to CivilNet online TV station.
Answering the question of Arshaluys Mghdesyan, according to which Azerbaijan continues to spread active press releases about the alleged violation of the ceasefire by the Armenian troops, the Secretary of the Security C...
14 / 11 / 2022
The Secretary of the Security Council Armen Grigoryan Met With Geoffrey van Leeuwen and Erica Schouten
On November 10, within the framework of his working visit to the Kingdom of the Netherlands, the Secretary of the Security Council, Armen Grigoryan, met with the Foreign Policy and Defense Adviser of the Prime Minister of the Netherlands, Geoffrey van Leeuwen and the Deputy Director of Political Affairs of the Ministry of Foreig...
10 / 11 / 2022
The Secretary of the Security Council Armen Grigoryan met with Kestutis Budrys, Kestutis Lancinskas, Galina Vascenkaite and Mantas Adomenas
On November 9, within the framework of the working visit to the Republic of Lithuania, the Secretary of the Security Council, Armen Grigoryan, met with Kestutis Budrys, the chief National Security Adviser to the President of Lithuania, Kestutis Lancinskas, National Security Adviser to the Prime Minister, Galina Vascenkaite, the...
09 / 11 / 2022
The Secretary of the Security Council Armen Grigoryan Met With Bogdan Borusewicz
On November 8, the Secretary of the Security Council, Armen Grigoryan, met with Bogdan Borusewicz, Deputy Speaker of the Senate of the Republic of Poland.
The parties discussed the existing security challenges in the South Caucasus, within the framework of which the Secretary presented the regional developments.
The Secre...
08 / 11 / 2022
The Secretary of the Security Council Armen Grigoryan Met With Marcin Przydacz
Within the framework of his visit to the Republic of Poland, Security Council Secretary, Armen Grigoryan, met with the Undersecretary of State for Security, American, Asian and Eastern policy, Marcin Przydacz.
The interlocutors expressed their satisfaction with the recently activated bilateral visits as well as bilateral meet...
08 / 11 / 2022
The Secretary of the Security Council Armen Grigoryan Will Pay a Working Visit to the Republic of Poland, the Kingdom of the Netherlands and the Republic of Lithuania
On November 8-10, the Secretary of the Security Council, Armen Grigoryan, will pay a working visit to the Republic of Poland, the Kingdom of the Netherlands and the Republic of Lithuania. Within the framework of the visit, A. Grigoryan will have several working meetings.
05 / 11 / 2022
The Secretary of the Security Council Armen Grigoryan Met With the Secretary of the Security Council of the Russian Federation Nikolai Patrushev
During the 10th meeting of the CIS Security Council Secretaries, the Secretary of the Security Council of the Republic of Armenia, Armen Grigoryan, met with the Secretary of the Security Council of the Russian Federation, Nikolai Patrushev.
The interlocutors discussed the regional security situation, within the framework of w...
03 / 11 / 2022
The Speech of the Secretary of the Security Council Armen Grigoryan at the 10th Meeting of the CIS Security Council Secretaries
Dear Colleagues,
Before starting my speech, I would like to thank Nikolai Patrushev, Secretary of the Security Council of the Russian Federation, for the invitation to participate in today's 10th meeting of the CIS Security Council Secretaries.
Tomorrow, the Russian Federation celebrates the Day of National Unity, on which...
03 / 11 / 2022
The Secretary of the Security Council Armen Grigoryan Received the Delegation Led by the Head of the EU Monitoring Capacity in Armenia
On November 2, the Secretary of the Security Council, Armen Grigoryan, received the head of the EU Monitoring Capacity in Armenia, and the head of the EU observation mission in Georgia, Marek Szczygiel. The Head of the EU Delegation to Armenia, Andrea Victorin, also attended the meeting.
The Secretary of the Security Council...
02 / 11 / 2022
The Secretary of the Security Council Will Leave for the Russian Federation on a Working Visit
The Secretary of the Security Council, Armen Grigoryan, will leave for the Russian Federation on a working visit. On November 3, the Secretary of the Security Council will participate in the 10th meeting of the CIS Security Council Secretaries.
02 / 11 / 2022
The Secretary of the Security Council Armen Grigoryan Met With the Delegation of the French Ministry of Armed Forces
On October 27, the Secretary of the Security Council, Armen Grigoryan, met with the delegation of the Ministry of Armed Forces of France, headed by Mr Guillaume Ollagnier, Head of the General Department of International Relations and Strategy of the Armed Forces of the Republic of France. French Ambassador to Armenia Anne Louyot...
27 / 10 / 2022
The Secretary of the Security Council Armen Grigoryan Received the Members of the OSCE Needs Assessment Mission
On October 26, the Secretary of the Security Council, Armen Grigoryan, received the members of the OSCE needs assessment mission. The OSCE needs assessment mission was headed by the representative of Poland, the chairing country in the OSCE, Colonel Robert Arkadiusz Tkaczyk.
The Secretary of the Security Council welcomed the...
26 / 10 / 2022
The Secretary of the Security Council Armen Grigoryan Had a Telephone Conversation with Amanda Sloat
On October 25, the Secretary of the Security Council, Armen Grigoryan, held a phone conversation with the Special Assistant to the US President Baiden and Senior Director of European Affairs at the US National Security Council, Amanda Sloat. The parties discussed the agenda for expanding and developing RA-US bilateral relations.
25 / 10 / 2022
The Secretary of the Security Council Armen Grigoryan Met with the European Parliament's Standing Rapporteur on Armenia
On October 21, the Secretary of the Security Council, Armen Grigoryan, met with the European Parliament's Standing Rapporteur on Armenia, Andrey Kovatchev. The Chairman of the Parliamentary Committee on Foreign Affairs of Armenia, MP Eduard Aghajanyan and Head of EU Delegation to Armenia Ambassador Andrea Wiktorin were also pres...
21 / 10 / 2022
The Secretary of the Security Council Armen Grigoryan Met with the Delegation Led by the Head of the British Defence Department in Eastern Europe, Peter Cracroft
On October 20, the Secretary of the Security Council, Armen Grigoryan, met with the delegation led by the head of the British defence department in Eastern Europe, Air commodore (general) Peter Cracroft. Mr John Gallagher, Ambassador of the United Kingdom to Armenia, was also present at the meeting.
The Secretary of the Secur...
20 / 10 / 2022
The Secretary of the Security Council Armen Grigoryan Met With the Ambassador of the Federal Republic of Brazil Fabio Vaz Pitaluga
On October 18, the Secretary of the Security Council, Armen Grigoryan, met with the newly appointed Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Brazil, Fabio Vaz Pitaluga.
A. Grigoryan welcomed the newly appointed AmbassadorAmbassador and wished him success in developing and strengthening bilateral relations.
At the re...
18 / 10 / 2022
The Secretary of the Security Council Armen Grigoryan Met With the Members of the EU Technical Assessment Mission
On October 14, SC Secretary Armen Grigoryan met with the EU Technical Assessment Mission members.
The Secretary of the Security Council welcomed the visit of the members of the EU technical assessment mission to Armenia and reaffirmed Yerevan's readiness to support the mission in all matters. Grigoryan also highlighted the mi...
14 / 10 / 2022
The Secretary of the Council Armen Grigoryan Met with the Delegation of the Swiss Parliament
On October 14, the Secretary of the Security Council, Armen Grigoryan, met with the delegation of the Swiss Parliament. The delegation included a member of the Armenian-Swiss friendship group Stefan Müller-Altermatt, federal deputy Michel Mater, the Swiss ambassador to Armenia, Lucas Rosenkranz and the General Secretary of the A...
14 / 10 / 2022
Security Council session takes place
A meeting of the Security Council was held, chaired by Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan.
In addition to the members of the Security Council, the President of the Republic Vahagn Khachaturyan, the Chief of the Prime Minister's Staff Arayik Harutyunyan and the head of the "Civil Contract" faction of the National Assembly Hayk Kon...
10 / 10 / 2022
The Secretary of the Security Council Met with Javier Colomina
Within the framework of the visit to Brussels, the Secretary of the Security Council, Armen Grigoryan, met with the special representative of the NATO Secretary General in the Caucasus and Central Asia, Javier Colomina.
The interlocutors discussed the security environment of the South Caucasus. The Secretary of the Security C...
04 / 10 / 2022
The Secretary of the Security Council Armen Grigoryan will pay a working visit to the Kingdom of Belgium
On October 3, the Secretary of the Security Council, Armen Grigoryan, will pay a working visit to Brussels, the capital city of the Kingdom of Belgium.
Within the framework of the working visit, a meeting of the Secretary of the Security Council with the Committee of Deputy Permanent Representatives of Member States to NATO...
02 / 10 / 2022
The Secretary of the Security Council Armen Grigoryan met with Laura Cooper
The Secretary of the Security Council, Armen Grigoryan, met with the Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense, Laura Cooper, at the US Department of Defense.
At the meeting, Grigoryan presented in detail the large-scale aggression undertaken by Azerbaijan on the sovereign territory of Armenia on September 13 and its consequences...
29 / 09 / 2022
The Secretary of the Security Council, Armen Grigoryan, Met with Frank Pallone
Within the framework of his visit to the United States of America, the Secretary of the Security Council of the Republic of Armenia, Armen Grigoryan, met with Congressional Armenian Caucus Founding Co-Chair Frank Pallone.
At the meeting, the Secretary of the Security Council presented details about the large-scale aggression...
28 / 09 / 2022
The Secretary of the Security Council Met with Jake Sullivan and Hikmet Hajiyev
On September 27, at the initiative of US President Joe Biden's National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan, a meeting between the Secretary of the RA Council of Ministers Armen Grigoryan and the Assistant to the President of the Republic of Armenia Hikmet Hajiyev took place at the White House.
The parties discussed the long-term...
28 / 09 / 2022
The Secretary of the Security Council Had a Meeting at the American Carnegie Foundation
The Secretary of the Security Council, Armen Grigoryan, met with current and former American officials, ambassadors, members of the Carnegie Foundation and other analytical centres within the framework of his working visit to Washington.
At the meeting, Grigoryan presented the large-scale aggression and consequences undertake...
27 / 09 / 2022
The Secretary of the Security Council received CSTO Secretary-General Stanislav Zas
On September 21, the Secretary of the Security Council, Armen Grigoryan, received the delegation led by CSTO Secretary-General Stanislav Zas.
The interlocutors discussed the situation created as a result of the large-scale Azerbaijani aggression unleashed on the sovereign territory of the Republic of Armenia on September 13....
21 / 09 / 2022
Statement of the Security Council of the Republic of Armenia
On September 19, Prime Minister N. Pashinyan chaired the session of the Security Council, where the following statement was adopted.
On the night of September 12-13, 2022, the armed forces of Azerbaijan launched a large-scale aggression against the sovereign territory of the Republic of Armenia, using large-caliber weapons, a...
19 / 09 / 2022
PM Pashinyan chairs Security Council meeting in an expanded format
Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan chaired an expanded Security Council meeting.
In addition to the Security Council members, the President of the Republic Vahagn Khachaturyan, President of Artsakh Arayik Harutyunyan, President of the national Assembly Alen Simonyan, Chief of Staff of the Prime Minister Arayik Harutyunyan, Vice P...
15 / 09 / 2022
The Secretary of the Security Council met with Igor Khovaev
On September 13, the Secretary of the Security Council met with Igor Khovaev, the Russian Co-Chair of the OSCE Minsk Group, and the Special Representative of Foreign Minister of Russia on the issues of supporting the normalization of relations between Armenia and Azerbaijan.
The Secretary of the SC presented to Igor Khovaev t...
13 / 09 / 2022
PM Pashinyan chairs Security Council session
Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan chaired a session of the Security Council with the participation of President of the Republic Vahagn Khachaturyan and the President of the National Assembly Alen Simonyan in addition to the Security Council members.
Further steps aimed at counteracting the aggressive actions by Azerbaijan agains...
13 / 09 / 2022
The Contribution of Cooperative Threat Reduction Partnerships to Global Health Security
The COVID-19 pandemic has underscored the importance of strong national capacities for infectious disease surveillance, diagnosis, and response. International cooperation and assistance play a critical role in building these capacities. Our governments have partnered openly and transparently through the Biological Threat Reducti...
29 / 08 / 2022
The Secretary of the Security Council Armen Grigoryan Gave an Interview to Armenpress news agency
ARMENPRESS: Mr Grigoryan, there’s been much criticism recently saying that the Republic of Armenia is withdrawing troops from Nagorno Karabakh, thus leaving Nagorno Karabakh undefended. How would you respond to this criticism?
Grigoryan: During the war, a number of units from the Armed Forces of the Republic of Armenia went t...
19 / 07 / 2022
The Secretary of the Security Council Met With the Director of the US Central Intelligence Agency Mr. William Burns
On July 15, 2022, the Secretary of the Security Council, Armen Grigoryan, met with the Director of the US Central Intelligence Agency, Mr. William Burns.
The interlocutors discussed further development of the Armenia-US bilateral relations.
During the meeting, the Secretary of the Security Council presented the regional se...
15 / 07 / 2022
The Secretary of the SC Armen Grigoryan Met With Toivo Klaar
On July 13, the Secretary of the Security Council, Armen Grigoryan, met the EU Special Representative for the South Caucasus and the Crisis in Georgia, Toivo Klaar. The head of the EU delegation to Armenia, Ambassador extraordinary and plenipotentiary Andrea Victorin, was also present at the meeting.
During the meeting, the i...
13 / 07 / 2022
The Secretary of the Security Council Armen Grigoryan Gave an Interview to Petros Ghazaryan on Armenian Public Television
On July 11, the Secretary of the Security Council, Armen Grigoryan, gave an interview to Petros Ghazaryan.
Referring to the phone call between RA Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, the Secretary noted that the parties discussed the possibilities of moving forward more actively. In the c...
11 / 07 / 2022
The Secretary of the Security Council Armen Grigoryan Met With Ali Shamkhani
On July 7, the Secretary of the Security Council, Armen Grigoryan, met with Ali Shamkhani, the Secretary of the Supreme National Security Council of the Islamic Republic of Iran.
The SC secretaries emphasized the t of sustainable development of multi-sectoral cooperation between the two countries and, in that context, stresse...
07 / 07 / 2022
The Delegation Headed by Ali Shamkhani Secretary of the Security Council of Iran arrived in Armenia
On July 7, Ali Shamkhani, the Secretary of the Supreme National Security Council of the Islamic Republic of Iran, arrived in Armenia.
The Secretary of the Security Council, Armen Grigoryan, welcomed his counterpart at Yerevan "Zvartnots" International Airport.
07 / 07 / 2022
PM Pashinyan chairs Security Council meeting
Chaired by Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan, a Security Council meeting was held. Chaired by Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan, a Security Council meeting was held.
In addition to the Security Council members, the President of the Republic Vahagn Khachaturyan and the President of the National Assembly Alen Simonyan also participat...
01 / 07 / 2022
The Secretary of the Security Council met with Vincent Braconier
On June 29, the Secretary of the Security Council, Armen Grigoryan, met with the Diplomatic Adviser to the Minister of the French Armed Forces, Vincent Braconier.
During the meeting, the parties touched upon the issues of regional security and its possible developments. The Secretary of the Security Council, Armen Grigoryan,...
29 / 06 / 2022
The Secretary of the Security Council Armen Grigoryan Met With Isabelle Dumont
In Paris, the Secretary of the Security Council, Armen Grigoryan, met with Isabelle Dumont, Diplomatic Adviser to the President of the French Republic, Emanuel Macron.
The interlocutors discussed issues related to peace in the region and the settlement of the Nagorno Karabakh conflict. In this context, the Secretary of the Se...
29 / 06 / 2022
The Secretary of the Security Council Armen Grigoryan met with Frederic Mondoloni
During his working visit to Paris, the Secretary of the Security Council, Armen Grigoryan, met with the Director of the Continental Europe Department of the French Foreign Ministry, Frederic Mondoloni.
The interlocutors discussed several issues related to expanding and developing the scope of bilateral cooperation. In particu...
28 / 06 / 2022
The Secretary of the Security Council Armen Grigoryan Met With Brice Roquefeuil
The Secretary of the Security Council, Armen Grigoryan, who is in Paris on a working visit, met with the French Co-Chair of the Minsk Group, Brice Roquefeuil.
During the meeting, the interlocutors discussed and stressed the need for a comprehensive and lasting settlement of the Nagorno Karabakh conflict under the auspices of...
28 / 06 / 2022
Security Council Secretary Armen Grigoryan Met with the US Assistant Secretary of State
The Secretary of the Security Council, Armen Grigoryan, met with US Assistant Secretary of State for European and Eurasian Affairs Karen Donfried.
During the meeting, the Secretary of the Security Council presented the regional security situation and Armenia's views on the solution to priority security issues.
At the reque...
18 / 06 / 2022
The Secretary of the Security Council Armen Grigoryan met with the Secretary of the Security Council of Tajikistan Nasrullo Mahmudzoda
On June 17, the Secretary of the Security Council, Armen Grigoryan, met with the Secretary of the Security Council of the Republic of Tajikistan Nasrullo Mahmudzoda, who arrived in Yerevan to participate in the regular session of the CSTO Security Council Committee.
The Secretary of the Security Council, Armen Grigoryan, note...
17 / 06 / 2022
The Secretary of the Security Council Armen Grigoryan Met with the Secretary of the Security Council of the Kyrgyz Republic Marat Imankulov
On June 17, the Secretary of the Security Council, Armen Grigoryan, met with the Secretary of the Security Council of the Kyrgyz Republic, Marat Imankulov, who is in Yerevan to participate in the regular session of the CSTO Security Council Committee.
Welcoming the guest, Armen Grigoryan, noted that this is the first official...
17 / 06 / 2022
The regular session of the CSTO Security Council Committee Took Place in Yerevan
On June 17, the regular session of the CSTO Security Council Committee chaired by the Secretary of the Security Council of the Republic of Armenia, Armen Grigoryan, took place in Yerevan. Measures to neutralize the security challenges and threats of the CSTO member states and issues of priority on joint anti-terrorist operations...
17 / 06 / 2022
The Secretary of the Security Council of Armenia Armen Grigoryan Met With the Russian Security Council Secretary Nikolai Patrushev
On June 16, the Secretary of the Security Council, Armen Grigoryan, met with the Secretary of the Security Council of the Russian Federation, Nikolay Patrushev, who arrived in Yerevan to participate in the regular session of the CSTO Security Council Committee.
During the meeting, Grigoryan expressed confidence that there are...
16 / 06 / 2022
The Secretaries of the Security Councils of Russia, Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan arrive in Armenia
On June 17, the Secretaries of the Security Councils of the Russian Federation, the Kyrgyz Republic, the Republic of Tajikistan Nikolai Patrush, Marat Imankulov and Nasrullo Rakhmatjo arrived in Armenia to take part in the regular session of the CSTO Security Council Committee.
The secretary of the Security Council, Armen Gri...
16 / 06 / 2022
The Secretary of the Security Council Armen Grigoryan Met With the State Secretary of the Security Council of Belarus Alexander Volfovich
On June 16, the Secretary of the Security Council, Armen Grigoryan, met with the State Secretary of the Security Council of Belarus, Alexander Volfovich, who is in Yerevan to participate in the regular session of the CSTO Security Council Committee.
During the meeting, the sides touched upon the agenda of the Armenian-Belarus...
16 / 06 / 2022
Meeting of the Committee of Secretaries of the CSTO Security Councils in Yerevan
The regular sitting of the Committee of Secretaries of the Security Councils of the Collective Security Treaty Organization will be held in Yerevan on June 17, chaired by Armen Grigoryan, Secretary of the Security Council of the Republic of Armenia, Chairman of the Committee of Secretaries of the CSTO Security Council.
The si...
06 / 06 / 2022
The Security of the Security Council Armen Grigoryan received the EU Special Representative for the South Caucasus and the Crisis in Georgia Toivo Klaar
On June 3, the Security of the Security Council, Armen Grigoryan, received the EU Special Representative for the South Caucasus and the Crisis in Georgia Toivo Klaar.
During the meeting, the interlocutors discussed issues related to the normalization of Armenian-Azerbaijani relations, within the framework of which the Secreta...
03 / 06 / 2022
The Secretary of the Security Council Armen Grigoryan Gave an Interview to CivilNet Online TV Channel
On May 31, the Secretary of the Security Council, Armen Grigoryan, was hosted in the pavilion of CivilNet online TV channel.
Answering the question on the launch of the first satellite of Armenia into space, the Secretary of the Security Council noted that with the acquisition of the satellite, Armenia acquired capabilities a...
01 / 06 / 2022
The Secretary of the Security Council Armen Grigoryan Met with the Deputy Foreign Minister of the Republic of Bulgaria Irena Dimitrova
On May 26, Secretary of the Security Council, Armen Grigoryan, met with the Deputy Foreign Minister of the Republic of Bulgaria, Irena Dimitrova.
The interlocutors praised the development of the Armenian-Bulgarian bilateral friendly and fraternal relations. Discussing a wide range of issues related to Armenian-Bulgarian relat...
26 / 05 / 2022
PM Pashinyan chairs Security Council meeting
A sitting of the Security Council chaired by Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan took place.
In addition to the members of the Security Council, the President of the Republic Vahagn Khachaturyan, the President of the National Assembly Alen Simonyan, the Chief of Staff of the Prime Minister Arayik Harutyunyan and the Deputy Ministe...
18 / 05 / 2022
The Secretary of the Security Council Armen Grigoryan Met with the Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Garibashvili
During his working visit to Georgia, the Secretary of the Security Council, Armen Grigoryan, met with Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Garibashvili.
The Secretary of the Security Council, A. Grigoryan, conveyed the warm greetings of the Prime Minister of Armenia Nikol Pashinyan to the Prime Minister of Georgia. Both sides prais...
04 / 05 / 2022
The Secretary of the Security Council Armen Grigoryan Met with Georgian Interior Minister, Secretary of the National Security Council Vakhtang Gomelauri
On May 4, the Secretary of the Security Council, Armen Grigoryan, met in Tbilisi with the Minister of Internal Affairs of Georgia, Secretary of the National Security Council Vakhtang Gomelauri.
At the beginning of the meeting, the parties praised the centuries-old bilateral friendship. They stressed the need to deepen these r...
04 / 05 / 2022
The Secretary of the Security Council Armen Grigoryan Met With Tim Loughton, Head of the United Kingdom-Armenia Friendship Group and With the Members of Different Factions Representing the Friendship Group
On April 26, within the framework of his visit to London, the Secretary of the Security Council, Armen Grigoryan, met with Tim Loughton, Head of the United Kingdom-Armenia Friendship Group and with the members of different factions representing the friendship group.
During the meeting, A. Grigorian presented to the interlocut...
26 / 04 / 2022
The Secretary of the Security Council Armen Grigoryan Met with the Secretary of the National Security Council of the United Kingdom Sir Stephen Lovegrove
On April 26, during his visit to the United Kingdom, the Secretary of the Security Council, Armen Grigoryan, met with the Secretary of the National Security Council, Sir Stephen Lovegrove.
During the meeting, the Secretary of the Security Council presented to his interlocutor the security situation in the South Caucasus and...
26 / 04 / 2022
The Security of the Security Council Armen Grigoryan Met With Polish Deputy Foreign Minister Marcin Przydacz
On April 22, in Warsaw, the Secretary of the Security Council, Armen Grigoryan, met with the Deputy Foreign Minister of the Republic of Poland, Marcin Przydacz.
The Secretary of the Security Council presented to his interlocutor the security situation in the South Caucasus and the efforts made by Armenia to ensure regional se...
22 / 04 / 2022
The Security of the Security Council Armen Grigoryan Met With Polish Secretary of State, Head of the National Security Bureau Paweł Soloch
On April 22, the Secretary of the Security Council, Armen Grigoryan, met in Warsaw with the Polish Secretary of State, Head of the National Security Bureau Paweł Soloch.
The interlocutors discussed issues related to regional security. In this context, the Secretary of the Security Council presented the situation around Nagorn...
22 / 04 / 2022
The Secretary of the Security Council Armen Grigoryan Gave an Interview to Petros Ghazaryan on Armenian Public Television
On April 21, the Secretary of the Security Council, Armen Grigoryan, was hosted in the pavilion of the "Interview with Petros Ghazaryan" program of the First Channel.
Referring to the joint statement of the Prime Minister of the Republic of Armenia, Nikol Pashinyan, and the President of the Russian Federation, Vladimir Putin,...
21 / 04 / 2022
The Secretary of the Security Council Armen Grigoryan Met With the EU Special Representative for the South Caucasus and the Crisis in Georgia Toivo Klaar
On April 21, the Secretary of the Security Council, Armen Grigoryan, met with Toivo Klaar, EU Special Representative for the South Caucasus and the Crisis in Georgia. The Head of the EU Delegation to Armenia, Ambassador Andrea Victorin, was also present.
During the meeting, the interlocutors touched upon the normalisation of...
21 / 04 / 2022
The Secretary of the Security Council Armen Grigoryan Met With the Secretary of the Security Council of the Russian Federation Nikolai Patrushev
On April 19, within the framework of the official visit of the governmental delegation headed by Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan to Moscow, the Secretary of the Security Council, Armen Grigoryan, met with the Secretary of the Security Council of the Russian Federation Nikolai Patrushev.
During the meeting, the parties signed a...
19 / 04 / 2022
The Secretary of the Security Council Armen Grigoryan Received US Co-Chair of the OSCE Minsk Group Andrew Shaffer
On April 18, the Security of the Security Council, Armen Grigoryan, received US Co-Chair of the OSCE Minsk Group Andrew Shaffer.
During the meeting, A. Grigoryan presented the situation in Nagorno Karabakh, which was formed as a result of the recent invasion of the Azerbaijani armed forces. The Secretary also reaffirmed the r...
18 / 04 / 2022
The Security of the Security Council Armen Grigoryan Received OSCE Minsk Group French Co-Chair Bryce Rockefoy
On April 11, the Security Council Secretary, Armen Grigoryan, received French Co-Chair of the OSCE Minsk Group Bryce Rockefoy.
Welcoming the Co-Chair's visit to Yerevan, the Secretary of the Security Council stressed the need for a comprehensive and durable settlement of the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict under the auspices of th...
11 / 04 / 2022
The Secretary of the Security Council Armen Grigoryan Met With the Delegation of the General Department of Armaments of the French Ministry of Armed Forces
On April 2, the Secretary of the Security Council, Armen Grigoryan, met with a delegation from the General Department of Armaments of the French Armed Forces. The delegation was led by Lieutenant Colonel Marie-Agnes Picard-Chessel, Head of the Department of Russia, Belarus, Ukraine, Central Asia, Caucasus, Turkey and Israel. The...
02 / 04 / 2022
The Security of the Council Secretary Armen Grigoryan Met With Lithuanian Deputy Foreign Minister Mantas Adominas
The Secretary of the Security Council, Armen Grigoryan, in his working visit to the Republic of Lithuania, met with Lithuanian Deputy Foreign Minister Mantas Adominas.
During the meeting, the sides discussed the regional security situation in the South Caucasus. In this context, the Secretary of the Security Council presente...
01 / 04 / 2022
The Secretary of the Security Council Armen Grigoryan will pay a working visit to the Kingdom of Belgium and the Republic of Lithuania
Secretary of the Security Council Armen Grigoryan will pay a working visit to Brussels on March 30 and be in the Lithuanian capital Vilnius for the next two days.
In the sidelines the visit, the Secretary of the Security Council will have several working meetings.
29 / 03 / 2022
Security Council of Armenia issues statement
The security situation around Nagorno Karabakh was discussed at today's sitting of the Security Council of the Republic of Armenia, assessing it as extremely tense.
The analysis of the situation shows that the Republic of Azerbaijan, trying to find imaginary justifications, is paving the way for new provocations and attacks i...
28 / 03 / 2022
The Secretary of the Security Council Armen Grigoryan met with Tobias Lindner
On March 22, the Secretary of the Security Council of the Republic of Armenia, Armen Grigoryan, met with Tobias Lindner, the Minister of State at the Federal Foreign Office of Germany.
The parties exchanged views on regional and global security issues and discussed further steps to develop bilateral cooperation.
The Secret...
22 / 03 / 2022
The Secretary of the Security Council Armen Grigoryan Met With Niels Annen
On March 22, the Secretary of the Security Council of the Republic of Armenia, Armen Grigoryan, met with Niels Annen, the State Secretary in the Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development of the Federal Republic of Germany in Berlin.
The parties discussed the prospects of further development of Armenia-Germany...
22 / 03 / 2022
The Security of the Security Council Armen Grigoryan Met With Jens Plötner
On March 21, the Secretary of the Security Council of the Republic of Armenia, Armen Grigoryan, met with Jens Plötner, foreign and security policy adviser to Chancellor of the Republic of Germany Olaf Scholz in Berlin.
The parties discussed issues on the agenda of both Armenia-Germany and Armenia-European Union relations. Re...
21 / 03 / 2022
The Secretary of the Security Council Armen Grigoryan Met with EU Special Representative For the South Caucasus and the Crisis in Georgia Toivo Klaar
On March 14, The Secretary of the Security Council, Armen Grigoryan, met with EU Special Representative for the South Caucasus and the Crisis in Georgia Toivo Klaar. The Head of the EU Delegation to Armenia Andrea Victorin, the Chief of Staff of the EU Special Representative, Political Adviser Bjorn Kunier, also attended the mee...
14 / 03 / 2022
The Secretary of the Security Council Armen Grigoryan Met With Ambassador of the Republic of Kazakhstan Imanbaev Bolat Barievich
On February 25, the Secretary of the Security Council, Armen Grigoryan, met with Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Kazakhstan to Armenia Imanba Bolat Barichich.
At the beginning of the meeting, the Ambassador praised the dynamics of the development of trade and economic relations and bilateral c...
25 / 02 / 2022
Security Council meeting takes place
A Security Council meeting chaired by Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan took place.
In addition to the members of the Security Council, the meeting was also attended by Alen Simonyan, acting President of the Republic, and Hakob Arshakyan, Acting President of the National Assembly.
Issues related to overcoming the challenges f...
22 / 02 / 2022
The Secretary of the Security Council Armen Grigoryan Met With the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Finland Kirsti Narinen
On February 21, the Secretary of the Security Council, Armen Grigoryan, met with Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Finland to Armenia Kirsti Narinen.
At the request of the Ambassador, the Secretary of the Security Council presented Armenia's position on the demarcation and delimitation of the Arm...
21 / 02 / 2022
The Secretary of the Security Council Armen Grigoryan Met With the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Kingdom of Sweden Patrick Swenson
On February 21, the Secretary of the Security Council, Armen Grigoryan, met with the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Kingdom of Sweden Patrick Svensson.
At the request of the Ambassador, the Secretary of the Security Council presented Armenia's position on the long-term political settlement of the Nagorn...
21 / 02 / 2022
The Secretary of the Security Council Armen Grigoryan Met With Euronest Parliamentary Assembly Co-President Andrius Kubilius
On February 21, the Secretary of the Security Council, Armen Grigoryan, met with Andrius Kubilius, Member of the EU Parliament, Co-President of the Euronest Parliamentary Assembly. Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Lithuania to Armenia Inga Stanite-Tolochkiene was also present.
The sides exchange...
21 / 02 / 2022
The Secretary of the Security Council Armen Grigoryan Gave an Interview to "Factor TV"
On February 14, the Secretary of the Security Council gave an interview to "Factor TV".
At the beginning of the interview, answering the question about the situation around Ukraine and its possible consequences in our region, the Secretary of the Security Council noted that Armenia has active discussions with all its partners...
14 / 02 / 2022
The Secretary of the Security Council Armen Grigoryan Received Deputy Secretary of the Security Council of the Russian Federation Oleg Khramov
On February 11, the Secretary of the Security Council, Armen Grigoryan, received Deputy Secretary of the Security Council of the Russian Federation, Oleg Khramov, who arrived in Yerevan to participate in the Armenian-Russian interdepartmental consultations on information security.
At the beginning of the meeting, A. Grigoryan...
11 / 02 / 2022
The Secretary of the Security Council Armen Grigoryan Had a Telephone Conversation with CSTO Secretary General Stanislav Zas
The Secretary of the Security Council had a telephone conversation with CSTO Secretary General Stanislav Zas.
During the telephone conversation, the sides discussed the situation on the Armenian-Azerbaijani border. A. Grigoryan stressed that the border between the Republic of Armenia and the Republic of Azerbaijan has existe...
11 / 02 / 2022
Armenian-Russian Interdepartmental Consultations on Information Security Were Held in Yerevan
Armenian-Russian interdepartmental consultations on information security were held in Yerevan on February 10, 2022.
The delegation headed by Khramov, Deputy Secretary of the Security Council of the Russian Federation, was included representatives of the RF Security Council staff, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Ministry...
10 / 02 / 2022
Secretary of the Security Council Armen Grigoryan Met With the Acting UN Resident Coordinator in Armenia
On January 31, the Secretary of the Security Council, Armen Grigoryan, met with Lila Pieters Yahia, Acting UN Resident Coordinator in Armenia.
During the meeting, the Secretary of the Security Council presented the agenda of the ongoing reforms in Armenia, particularly the agenda of the reforms of the security system, democr...
31 / 01 / 2022
The Secretary of the Security Council Armen Grigoryan Gave an Interview to CivilNet Online TV Channel
On January 27, the Secretary of the Security Council, Armen Grigoryan, was hosted in the pavilion of CivilNet online TV channel.
At the beginning of the interview, the Secretary of the Security Council congratulated the Armenian Army on the 30th anniversary and expressed his condolences to all the armed Armenians who sacrifi...
27 / 01 / 2022
The Secretary of the Security Council Armen Grigoryan Met with German Ambassador to Armenia Victor Richter
On January 26, the Secretary of the Security Council, Armen Grigoryan, met with the Ambassador of the Federal Republic of Germany to Armenia Victor Richter.
During the meeting, the interlocutors discussed issues related to the Armenian-German cooperation and the current Armenia-EU cooperation. Both sides stressed the importa...
26 / 01 / 2022
The Secretary of the Security Council, Armen Grigoryan, Met With the Delegation of Representatives of the European Council's Presidency and the European Union
On January 21, the Secretary of the Security Council, Armen Grigoryan, met with the delegation of representatives of the European Council's presidency and the European Union. The delegation included Isabelle Dumont, Advisor to the Diplomatic Service of the French Presidency; Toivo Klaar, EU Special Representative for the South C...
21 / 01 / 2022
Interview of the Secretary of the Security Council Armen Grigoryan to the "Sunday Analytical with Tamrazyan" Program
The Secretary of the Security Council, Armen Grigoryan, interviewed the "Sunday Analytical Tamrazyan" program.
Touching upon the meeting of the Special Representatives of the Armenia-Turkey normalization process and the issue of its results, the Secretary of the Security Council noted that the meeting was held in a positive a...
16 / 01 / 2022
The Meeting of the Security Council Was Held
Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan chaired a Security Council session.
24 / 12 / 2021
The Secretary of the Security Council Armen Grigoryan Met With Members of the Iran-Armenia Parliamentary Friendship Group of the Iranian Majles
On December 22, the Secretary of the Security Council, Armen Grigoryan, met with members of the Iran-Armenia Parliamentary Friendship Group of the Iranian Majles.
At the beginning of the meeting, Mahmoud Ahmadi Bigash, a member of the Standing Committee on National Security and Foreign Policy of the Parliament of the Islamic...
22 / 12 / 2021
The Secretary of the Security Council Armen Grigoryan Met With CSTO Secretary-General Stanislav Zas
On December 22, the Secretary of the Security Council, Armen Grigoryan, met with the Secretary-General of the Collective Security Treaty Organization Stanislav Zas, who is in Armenia, on a working visit.
During the meeting, the parties discussed the programs to be implemented during Armenia's chairmanship in the CSTO. In thi...
22 / 12 / 2021
The Secretary of the Security Council Armen Grigoryan Gave an Interview to Petros Ghazaryan on Armenian Public Television
On December 21, the Secretary of the Security Council Armen Grigoryan gave an interview to the Public Television.
During the interview, referring to the visit to the United States, the Secretary of the Security Council emphasized that regional security issues, the process of democratization of Armenia, which includes a securi...
22 / 12 / 2021
The Secretary of the Security Council Armen Grigoryan Met With Acting US Deputy Assistant Secretary of State Dereck J. Hogan
Within the framework of his visit to the United States of America, the Secretary of the Security Council of the Republic of Armenia, Armen Grigoryan, met with Acting US Deputy Assistant Secretary of State Dereck J. Hogan.
Hogan praised Armenia's participation in the "Summit for Democracy", noting the democratic achievements...
17 / 12 / 2021
The Secretary of the Security Council Armen Grigoryan Met With the Representatives of the Expert Community of the American Analytical Center, Atlantic Council
Within the framework of the Secretary of the Security Council of the Republic of Armenia, Armen Grigoryan's visit to the United States of America, the American Analytical Center, Atlantic Council, organized a meeting with the representatives of the expert community.
The Secretary presented Armenia's approaches to unblocking t...
17 / 12 / 2021
The Secretary of the Security Council, Armen Grigoryan, Met with Frank Pallone, Congressional Armenian Caucus Founding Co-Chair
Within the framework of his visit to the United States of America, the Secretary of the Security Council of the Republic of Armenia, Armen Grigoryan, met with Congressional Armenian Caucus Founding Co-Chair Frank Pallone.
The Secretary praised the efforts of the Armenian Committee in the House of Representatives, primarily P...
16 / 12 / 2021
The Secretary of the Security Council Armen Grigoryan met with US President Joe Biden's National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan
On December 15, The Secretary of the Security Council, Armen Grigoryan, met with US President Joe Biden's National Security Adviser, Jake Sullivan.
At the beginning of the meeting, the parties conveyed the greetings of the leaders of their countries, Prime Minister Pashinyan and President Biden.
At the meeting, a wide ran...
15 / 12 / 2021
The Secretary of the Security Council, Armen Grigoryan, is Currently in the Capital of the United States, Washington
The Secretary of the Security Council, Armen Grigoryan, is currently in the capital of the United States, Washington.
A meeting between US President Joe Biden's National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan and Armen Grigoryan is scheduled for today at the White House.
15 / 12 / 2021
The Meeting of the Security Council Was Held
Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan chaired a Security Council session.
In addition to the members of the Security Council, the session was also attended by President of the National Assembly Alen Simonyan, Chief of Staff of the Prime Minister Arayik Harutyunyan, Vice President of the National Assembly Ruben Rubinyan, Head of parl...
06 / 12 / 2021
The Interview of the Secretary of the Security Council Armen Grigoryan to "Azatutyun" TV
Today on "Azatutyun" TV, the Secretary of the Security Council, Armen Grigoryan, interviewed Karlen Aslanyan.
Referring to the meeting of the trilateral working group of Deputy Prime Ministers and the meeting of the Prime Minister of the Republic of Armenia, the President's of the Russian Federation and the Republic of Azerba...
02 / 12 / 2021
The Secretary of the Security Council Armen Grigoryan Met With the Secretary of the Security Council of the Russian Federation Nikolai Patrushev
During the 9th meeting of the Secretaries of the Security Councils of the CIS member states, the Secretary of the Security Council, Armen Grigoryan, met with the Secretary of the Security Council of the Russian Federation Nikolai Patrushev.
During the conversation, A. Grigoryan presented in detail the situation created becaus...
17 / 11 / 2021
The Secretary of the Security Council Armen Grigoryan Participated in the 9th Meeting of CIS Security Council Secretaries
On November 17, the Secretary of the Security Council Armen Grigoryan took part in the 9th meeting of the Secretaries of the Security Councils of the CIS member states in Moscow.
During the meeting, the member-states discussed the threats coming from the territory of Afghanistan, the cooperation of the CIS member states in th...
17 / 11 / 2021
The Secretary of the Security Council Armen Grigoryan Received H. E. Abbas Badakhshan Zohuri, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Islamic Republic of Iran to Armenia
On November 16, the Secretary of the Security Council, Armen Grigoryan, met with the Iranian Ambassador to Armenia Abbas Badakhshan Zohuri.
At the beginning of the meeting, the Secretary of the Security Council presented the operative tactical situation on the Armenian-Azerbaijani border.
The interlocutors also focused on...
16 / 11 / 2021
The Secretary of the Security Council Armen Grigoryan Met With the US Ambassador to Armenia Lynne M. Tracy
On November 16, the Secretary of the Security Council, Armen Grigoryan, received US Ambassador to Armenia Lynne Tracy.
A. Grigoryan presented the operative tactical situation on the Armenian-Azerbaijani border following the attack by the Azerbaijani armed forces.
The Secretary of the Security Council stressed that these ac...
16 / 11 / 2021
The Secretary of the Security Council Armen Grigoryan Received the Ambassador of France to Armenia Anne Louyot
On November 16, the Secretary of the Security Council, Armen Grigoryan, met with the French Ambassador to Armenia Anne Lyon.
At the beginning of the meeting, the Ambassador praised the Armenian-French relations and called for their further development.
The interlocutors referred to the incursion of Azerbaijani troops into...
16 / 11 / 2021
The Secretary of the Security Council Armen Grigoryan Received the Ambassador of the Russian Federation to Armenia Sergey Kopirkin
On November 16, the Secretary of the Security Council, Armen Grigoryan, met with the Ambassador of the Russian Federation to Armenia Sergey Kopirkin.
At the centre of the meeting was the situation on the Armenian-Azerbaijani border. In this context, the parties stressed the need to start the process of demarcation and delimit...
16 / 11 / 2021
The meeting of the Security Council was held
An extraordinary session of the Security Council took place, chaired by Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan. In addition to the Security Council members, the session was also attended by President of the National Assembly Alen Simonyan, Chief of Staff of the Prime Minister Arayik Harutyunyan and head of parliamentary faction of the “...
16 / 11 / 2021
The Secretary of the Security Council Armen Grigoryan Will Participate in the 9th Meeting of CIS Security Council Secretaries
On November 16-17, the Secretary of the Security Council of the Republic of Armenia, Armen Grigoryan, will be in Moscow, the capital of the Russian Federation, to participate in the 9th meeting of CIS Security Council Secretaries.
15 / 11 / 2021
The meeting of the Security Council was held
Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan chaired a meeting of the Security Council. Aside from the members of the Security Council, the President of Parliament Alen Simonyan, Chief of Staff of the Prime Minister’s Office Arayik Harutyunyan and head of parliamentary faction of Civil Contract Party Hayk Konjoryan were also attended the meet...
15 / 11 / 2021
The Statement of the Security Council of the Republic of Armenia
On November 14, around 1:00 pm, in one of the eastern sections of the Armenian-Azerbaijani border, units of the Azerbaijani Armed Forces, with the support of armoured vehicles, invaded the sovereign territory of the Republic of Armenia.
As a result of the actions of the Azerbaijani Armed Forces, four combat positions of the A...
15 / 11 / 2021
The Secretary of the Security Council Armen Grigoryan Gave an Interview to Petros Ghazaryan on Armenian Public Television
On November 11, the Secretary of the Security Council, Armen Grigoryan, was hosted in the pavilion of the First Channel "Interview with Petros Ghazaryan" program.
Speaking about customs and passport control by Azerbaijan on a section of Goris-Kapan road, the Secretary of the Security Council emphasized that the points carryin...
11 / 11 / 2021
The Interview of the Secretary of the Security Council Armen Grigoryan to Shant TV's "Herankar" Analytical Program
On November 10, the Secretary of the Security Council, Armen Grigoryan, interviewed the "Herankar" analytical program.
Touching upon the gross violation of the ceasefire by Azerbaijan on November 8, as a result of which a civilian was killed, the Secretary of the Security Council Armen Grigoryan referred to the statement of t...
10 / 11 / 2021
The Secretary of the Security Council Armen Grigoryan Gave an Interview to "Factor TV"
Today, the Secretary of the Security Council, Armen Grigoryan, spoke on "Factor TV" about the issues of unblocking the regional infrastructure, the November 9 trilateral statement, demarcation and demarcation. They also touched upon the improvement of Armenia's security system, the opening of the "era of peace", and some interna...
05 / 11 / 2021
The Security of the Security Council Armen Grigoryan Received Newly Appointed Ambassador of the Kingdom of Norway to Armenia Helene Sand Andresen
On October 22, the Secretary of the Security Council Armen Grigoryan received the newly appointed Ambassador of the Kingdom of Norway Helen Sand Andresen.
At the beginning of the meeting, the interlocutors exchanged views on issues related to the bilateral agenda and expressed readiness to further expand it, as well as fully...
22 / 10 / 2021
The Secretary of the Security Council Armen Grigoryan Gave an Interview to Nver Mnatsakanyan
The Secretary of the Security Council Armen Grigoryan gave an interview to Nver Mnatsakanyan on RusArmInfo.
During the interview, the Secretary of the Security Council touched upon the issues of unblocking regional infrastructure, demarcation and delimitation issues, Armenian-Azerbaijani, Armenian-Turkish, and Armenian-Irani...
21 / 10 / 2021
The Secretary of the Security Council Armen Grigoryan gave an interview to the Iranian "Tasnim" news agency
Below is the full transcript of the interview.
Tasnim - Thank you for the opportunity. During the interview, I suggest referring to the developments in the South Caucasus and our bilateral relations. Let's start with the Armenian-Iranian relations because it is more interesting, especially after the formation of the governmen...
14 / 10 / 2021
The Secretary of the Security Council Armen Grigoryan Received Ambassador of the Kingdom of the Netherlands H.E Nico Schermers
On October 7, the Secretary of the Security Council Armen Grigoryan received the Ambassador of the Kingdom of the Netherlands Nico Scherme
At the beginning of the meeting, the parties stressed with satisfaction the friendly nature of Armenian-Dutch relations and underlined perspectives of its development.
Ambassador Nico S...
07 / 10 / 2021
The Interview of the Secretary of the Security Council Armen Grigoryan to "Azatutyun" TV
Today, the Secretary of the Security Council Armen Grigoryan spoke on “Azatutyun” TV about the long-term political settlement of the Nagorno Karabakh conflict, the unblocking of the region and the importance of Russia's participation in it, Armenian-Turkish relations, some internal political issues, and other issues of regio...
06 / 10 / 2021
The Secretary of the Security Council Armen Grigoryan Received H. E. Abbas Badakhshan Zohuri, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Islamic Republic of Iran to Armenia
On October 4, Security Council Secretary Armen Grigoryan received Iranian Ambassador Abbas Badakhshan Zohuri.
During the conversation, the sides discussed issues of the agenda on bilateral and regional cooperation.
The interlocutors underlined the prospects of cooperation aimed at addressing new regional challenges. The im...
04 / 10 / 2021
The Secretary of the Security Council Armen Grigoryan Gave an Interview to Petros Ghazaryan on Armenian Public Television
The Secretary of the Security Council Armen Grigoryan gave an interview to the Public Television.
Answering the question related to the settlement of the Nagorno Karabakh conflict the Secretary of the Security Council noted that the OSCE Minsk Group Co-Chairmanship is the only and most important format for the political sett...
30 / 09 / 2021
The Secretary of the Security Council Armen Grigoryan Met with the US Ambassador to Armenia Lynne M. Tracy
On September 28, the Secretary of the Security Council Armen Grigoryan received Lynne M. Tracy - US Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary to Armenia.
At the beginning of the meeting, the parties praised the efforts of the OSCE Minsk Group Co-Chairs aimed at political settlement of the Nagorno Karabakh conflict.
The...
28 / 09 / 2021
Secretary of the Security Council Armen Grigoryan received H. E. Abbas Badakhshan Zohuri, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Islamic Republic of Iran to Armenia
Noting the importance of the Armenian-Iranian relations for the two countries, the parties emphasized that the intensity of high-level meetings attests to the development and effective cooperation between the two countries.
Ambassador Zohuri noted that the Armenian-Iranian relations, having noticeably transformed qualitativel...
22 / 09 / 2021
The Meeting of the Secretaries of the Security Councils of the RA and RF Armen Grigoryan and Nikolay Patrushev Took Place
Today, a bilateral meeting of the Armenian and Russian Security Council Secretaries Armen Grigoryan and Nikolay Patrushev took place in Dushanbe, Tajikistan, within the framework of a joint session of the CSTO Council of Foreign Ministers, the Council of Defense Ministers, and the Committee of the Secretaries of Security Council...
15 / 09 / 2021
Secretary of Security Council Armen Grigoryan made a speech at the meeting of the CSTO Foreign Ministers, Defense Ministers, and joint sitting of the Security Council secretaries
Today, Security Council Secretary Armen Grigoryan addresses a joint meeting of the CSTO Foreign Ministers, Defense Ministers, and Secretaries of the Security Councils in Dushanbe, Tajikistan. His speech referred to Armenia's forthcoming presidency in the Collective Security Treaty Organization, Armenia's priorities in the CSTO,...
15 / 09 / 2021
The Secretary of the Security Council Armen Grigoryan will take part in the joint sitting of the Council of Foreign Ministers of the Collective Security Treaty Organization, the Council of Defense Ministers and the Committee of Secretaries of the Security Councils
On September 14-17, 2021, Secretary of the Security Council of the Republic of Armenia Armen Grigoryan will be in Dushanbe, the capital of the Republic of Tajikistan, to participate in the joint sitting of the Council of Foreign Ministers, the Council of Defense Ministers and the Committee of Secretaries of the Security Councils...
13 / 09 / 2021
Security Council session takes place
Security Council session took place, chaired by Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan.
10 / 09 / 2021
Interview of the Secretary of the Security Council Armen Grigoryan to "Azatutyun TV"
The Secretary of the Security Council Armen Grigoryan gave an interview to Hrayr Tamrazyan on Azatutyun, talking about the Government's five-year program and several issues of security importance extant in it, including the army reforms, improvement of the role of the border guard service, and possible reduction of compulsory mi...
29 / 08 / 2021
The Secretary of the Security Council Armen Grigoryan Gave an Interview to Petros Ghazaryan on Public Television
The main topic of the interview was the recently published Government program, in particular, its security component.
Speaking of the army reforms, Armen Grigoryan noted that the goal of having a professional army underlies those reforms. He emphasized the importance of assigning the function of border guard to the frontier...
20 / 08 / 2021
The Secretary-General of the CSTO Stanislav Zas Visited the Security Council Office of the Republic of Armenia
Today, at the Security Council Office of the RA, the Head of the Security Council Office Hayk Petrosyan met with the CSTO Secretary-General Stanislav Zas, who is on a working visit to Armenia.
During the meeting, the situation on the Armenian-Azerbaijani border, the latest developments around it, and the possibilities of usin...
09 / 08 / 2021
Security Council Holds Meeting
The Security Council met today, chaired by Acting Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan.
13 / 07 / 2021
The Karabakh issue is not a border issue, but a matter of self-determination, therefore the delimitation of the Armenian-Azerbaijani border cannot refer to the Artsakh issue”: the Secretary of the Security Council Armen Grigoryan
Today, the Secretary of the Security Council Armen Grigoryan gave an interview to Petros Ghazaryan on Public television, addressing, among other issues, the developments in the settlement of the Artsakh conflict, what we should do in this regard, as well as the situation on the Armenian-Azerbaijani border.
Speaking about the...
06 / 07 / 2021
The Secretary of the Security Council Armen Grigoryan Had a Telephone Conversation with the CSTO Secretary General Stanislav Zas
Today, the Secretary of the Security Council Armen Grigoryan had a telephone conversation with the CSTO Secretary General Stanislav Zas.
At the beginning of the conversation, the CSTO Secretary General congratulated Armen Grigoryan on the occasion of the organization and holding of successful early parliamentary elections of...
05 / 07 / 2021
Artsakh Public Television's Interview With the Secretary of the Security Council Armen Grigoryan
Today, in an interview with the Artsakh Public Television, Secretary of the Security Council Armen Grigoryan discussed the applicability of "remedial secession" (secession for salvation) to the Artsakh issue, as well as relations between the two Armenian republics and Armenia's efforts and large-scale investments in post-war rec...
30 / 06 / 2021
Secretary of the Security Council Armen Grigoryan gave an interview to Petros Ghazaryan on Public TV
Today, the Secretary of the Security Council Armen Grigoryan gave an interview to Petros Ghazaryan on Public Television, talking about the results of the elections and further internal political developments. Special reference was made to the situation on the Armenian-Azerbaijani border and the involvement of Russian border guar...
28 / 06 / 2021
Secretary of the Security Council Armen Grigoryan’s Interview with Factor TV
"All those political forces that anticipated adverse post-election developments based their judgment on their own experience. We promised to ensure fair and transparent elections, and after fair elections, there cannot be a negative process,” Secretary of the Security Council Armen Grigoryan said today on "Factor TV" about the p...
25 / 06 / 2021
Tribute in Yerablur
Today, the Secretary of the Security Council Armen Grigoryan headed by the Acting Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan visited Yerablur to pay tribute to the memory of the heroes who sacrificed their lives for the sake of the Homeland.
21 / 06 / 2021
“Ask Serzh Sargsyan the following: if, as he claims, statements cause wars, then what did he say that caused the onset of the April war?”—Secretary of the Security Council Armen Grigoryan
Today, the Secretary of the Security Council, Armen Grigoryan, gave an interview to Factor TV about the causes and shortcomings of the war. He emphasized that revanchists who accuse the government of this war should ask the following question: how was it possible that since 2011 Azerbaijan kept spending a few milliard dollars ye...
09 / 06 / 2021
Nikol Pashinyan makes proposal to resolve the situation on Armenia-Azerbaijan border
The Security Council held a special meeting, chaired by Acting Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan. In addition to the members of the Security Council, the meeting was attended by National Assembly Speaker Ararat Mirzoyan, Acting Minister of Territorial Administration and Infrastructure Suren Papikyan, head of the My Step parliamenta...
27 / 05 / 2021
THE WITHDRAWAL OF THE AZERBAIJANI ARMED FORCES FROM THE SOVEREIGN TERRITORY OF ARMENIA SHOULD NOT BE INTERCONNECTED WITH ANY OTHER ISSUE: SECRETARY OF THE SECURITY COUNCIL ARMEN GRIGORYAN
Today, the Secretary of the Security Council Armen Grigoryan answered Petros Ghazaryan’s questions on the Public TV, referring to the situation on the Armenian-Azerbaijani border and the recent tension in this regard.
Speaking about the measures taken by the CSTO on this issue, Armen Grigoryan noted that the CSTO instruments...
25 / 05 / 2021
Security Council holds meeting
The Security Council met today, chaired by Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan.
The situation on the Armenian-Azerbaijani border, the actions being taken to resolve it and further steps were discussed during the meeting.
22 / 05 / 2021
Secretary of the Security Council Armen Grigoryan: There is an international consensus—everyone from India to the United States has a clear stance that Azerbaijan should withdraw its troops.
Today, the Secretary of the Security Council Armen Grigoryan answered Petros Ghazaryan's questions on Public TV.
Discussing the situation on the Armenian-Azerbaijani border, Secretary Grigoryan reaffirmed the government's principled position that the Azerbaijani armed forces must entirely leave the sovereign territory of Arme...
20 / 05 / 2021
Secretary of the Security Council Armen Grigoryan’s Interview with the RBK Group
-What is the current situation in Syunik? Can you indicate the coordinates? Or show the location of the Azerbaijani servicemen on the map?
- At the moment, the situation in Syunik remains tense, and the Azerbaijani armed forces have not left the sovereign territory of the Republic of Armenia entirely. However, the Armed Force...
20 / 05 / 2021
A phone Conversation of the Secretary of the Security Council Armen Grigoryan with the Secretary of the Security Council of Tajikistan, the Incumbent Chairman of the Committee of the Secretaries of Security Councils of the CSTO Nasrullo Makhmudzoda Was Held
During the phone call, Armen Grigoryan presented Nasrullo Makhmudzoda the situation on the Armenian-Azerbaijani border at this moment.
Nasrullo Makhmudzoda highlighted the importance of the peaceful regulation of the issue and expressed his willingness to support the effectuation of the mechanisms in the framework of the CSTO...
17 / 05 / 2021
Security Council Secretary Armen Grigoryan had a telephone conversation with the CSTO Secretary General Stanislav Zas
Today, a call took place between the Secretary of the Security Council of the Republic of Armenia Armen Grigoryan and the Secretary-General of the CSTO Stanislav Zas.
The main topic of the conversation was the recent tensions on the Armenian-Azerbaijani border. In this context, Secretary Grigoryan briefed Stanislav Zas on th...
17 / 05 / 2021
A phone conversation was held between the Secretary of the Security Council of the Republic of Armenia Armen Grigoryan and The Secretary of the Security Council of Russia Nikolai Patrushev
Today, the Secretary of the Security Council Armen Grigoryan and his Russian counterpart, Nikolai Patrushev, held a phone conversation. The parties discussed the situation on the Armenian-Azerbaijani border, as well as the latest developments.
Armen Grigoryan praised the active efforts of the Russian side for rapid and comple...
17 / 05 / 2021
“Our position is clear: Azerbaijani troops must leave the territory of the Republic of Armenia” - Nikol Pashinyan Addresses Security Council Meeting
The Security Council met in the Office of Government, chaired by Acting Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan.
Nikol Pashinyan first referred to the situation on the Armenian-Azerbaijani border and the steps taken to resolve it. Addressing the meeting, the Acting Prime Minister stated, in part: “Dear colleagues, as it was the case i...
17 / 05 / 2021
Security Council Holds Meeting
The Security Council held an extended-format meeting, chaired by Acting Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan.
Issues related to ongoing negotiations on the settlement of the situation on the Armenian-Azerbaijani border and the steps aimed at ensuring the inviolability of Armenia’s sovereign territory were discussed during the meeti...
16 / 05 / 2021
Armen Grigoryan sent a letter to the Secretary of the Security Council of Tajikistan, Chairman of the CSTO Committee of Secretaries of the Security Councils Nasrullo Mahmudzoda
On May 16th, 2021, the Secretary of the Security Council of the Republic of Armenia, Armen Grigoryan, sent a letter to the Secretary of the Security Council of the Republic of Tajikistan and Chairman of the CSTO Committee of Secretaries of the Security Councils, Nasrullo Mahmudzoda, and presented the facts on Azerbaijani armed f...
16 / 05 / 2021
The Secretaries of Security of Councils of Armenia and Tajikistan, Armen Grigoryan and Nasrullo Mahmudzoda, held a phone conversation
At the beginning of the conversation, Armen Grigoryan congratulated Nasrullo Mahmudzoda for the Fitr holiday celebrated in Tajikistan.
Given the recent events and Armenia’s application to the CSTO, Armen Grigoryan presented the situation on the Armenian-Azerbaijani border to his Tajik counterpart.
Armen Grigoryan highligh...
15 / 05 / 2021
Secretaries of the Security Council Armen Grigoryan and Nikolai Patrushev held a phone conversation
A call took place between Armen Grigoryan and Nikolai Patrushev, the Secretaries of Security Councils of the Republic of Armenia and the Russian Federation respectively.
The central issue was the situation on the Armenian-Azerbaijani border. The parties exchanged views and discussed possible solutions to the problem.
Init...
14 / 05 / 2021
Nikol Pashinyan: “Early completion of CSTO procedures is needed to prevent further escalation and protect the territorial integrity of the Republic of Armenia”
The Security Council held an extraordinary meeting, chaired by Acting Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan.
Addressing the meeting, Nikol Pashinyan stated:
“Dear Security Council members,
Dear Compatriots,
For the second day now, we have been facing an explosive situation at the border section of Sev Lich (Black Lake) and...
13 / 05 / 2021
“Azerbaijani side’s advance at the border section of Sev Lich (Black Lake) is unacceptable as it represents an encroachment on the sovereign territory of the Republic of Armenia” - Nikol Pashinyan Holds Security Council Meeting
The Security Council held an extraordinary sitting, chaired by Acting Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan. The Council discussed the situation at the border section of Sev Lich in Syunik Marz of Armenia and the steps to take in this connection.
Addressing the meeting, Nikol Pashinyan stated, in part: “Today’s Security Council sitt...
12 / 05 / 2021
The Secretary of the Security Council Armen Grigoryan Sent a Letter of Condolences to the Secretary of the Security Council of the Russian Federation Nikolay Patrushev
On the occasion of the tragic incident in Kazan, Russia, the Secretary of the Security Council Armen Grigoryan sent a letter of condolences to the Secretary of the Security Council of the Russian Federation Nikolay Patrushev.
The telegram reads:
"Dear Nikolai Platonovich,
I express my deepest condolences on the occasion o...
11 / 05 / 2021
The Interview of the Secretary of the Security Council Armen Grigoryan to "Azatutyun TV"
Today, the Secretary of the Security Council Armen Grigoryan spoke on "Azatutyun TV" about Armenia's achievements in the post-revolutionary period, the pre-election process, the priorities of the current Government, and what Armenia will do in the new security environment.
Presenting the achievements and successes of the Gove...
07 / 05 / 2021
The Secretary of the Security Council Armen Grigoryan was vaccinated against COVID
Today, on May 4, the Secretary of the Security Council Armen Grigoryan was vaccinated against COVID with the Sputnik V vaccine.
04 / 05 / 2021
Following the Results of the Session of 29 April 2021 of the Committee of Secretaries of Security Councils of the CSTO – Held in Dushanbe – the Following Documents Were Signed Following the Session of the Committee of Secretaries of Security Councils of the CSTO held today, the following documents were signed:
The Decision of the Committee of Secretaries of Security Councils of the CSTO on “The Draft Agreement on Jurisdiction and Legal Assistance in Cases Involving the Temporary Stay of Formations of the Collective Security Forces on the Territories of the CSTO Member States”.
The Decision of the Committee of Secretaries of Securi...
29 / 04 / 2021
The speech of the Secretary of the Security Council Armen Grigoryan at the meeting of the Committee of Secretaries of the CSTO Security Councils
Today, the Secretary of Security Council of the Republic of Armenia, Armen Grigoryan, addressed the Committee of Secretaries of the CSTO Security Councils in Dushanbe, Tajikistan.
The speech focused on the security challenges and threats faced by the CSTO member states and the measures to neutralize them.
Within the conte...
29 / 04 / 2021
President of Tajikistan Received The Secretaries of the CSTO Security Council
President of Tajikistan Emomali Rahmon received the Secretaries of the Security Councils of the CSTO Security Council in Dushanbe today.
29 / 04 / 2021
The Secretary of the Security Council of the Republic of Armenia Armen Grigoryan Met With the Secretary of the Security Council of Tajikistan Nasrullo Makhmudzoda
The Secretary of the Security Council of the Republic of Armenia Armen Grigoryan and the Secretary of the Security Council of Tajikistan Nasrullo Makhmudzoda met within the framework of the session of the Committee of Secretaries of the Security Councils of the CSTO member states in Dushanbe.
At the beginning of the meeting,...
28 / 04 / 2021
The Secretary of the Security Council of the Republic of Armenia Armen Grigoryan Met With the Assistant to the President of Kazakhstan-Secretary of the Security Council Asset Issekeshev
Today, the Secretary of the Security Council of the Republic of Armenia Armen Grigoryan met with the Assistant to the President of Kazakhstan and Secretary of the Security Council Asset Issekeshev within the framework of the session of the Committee of Secretaries of the CSTO Security Council in Dushanbe, Tajikistan.
During...
28 / 04 / 2021
The Secretary of the Security Council of the Republic of Armenia Armen Grigoryan Meets With the Secretary of the Security Council of the Russian Federation Nikolay Patrush
Today, the Secretary of the Security Council of the Republic of Armenia Armen Grigoryan met with the Secretary of the Security Council of the Russian Federation Nikolay Patrush within the framework of the meeting of the Committee of Secretaries of the CSTO Security Councils in Dushanbe, Tajikistan.
The parties highlighted the...
28 / 04 / 2021
Security Council Secretary Armen Grigoryan meets with Dmitry Rogozin, General Director of Roscosmos State Corporation
On April 27, within the framework of his visit to Moscow-Dushanbe, the Secretary of the Security Council Armen Grigoryan and the General Director of Roscosmos State Corporation Dmitry Rogozin met in Moscow.
At the beginning of the meeting, Secretary Grigoryan congratulated Mr. Rogozin on International Space Day as its 60th an...
27 / 04 / 2021
The Secretary of the Security Council of the Republic of Armenia Armen Grigoryan Gave an Interview to Ria Novosti Agency
– Your visit to Moscow is scheduled for the next few days. For what purpose are you going to the Russian capital, what meetings are planned, what key issues will be discussed, and are any specific agreements expected following the meetings?
– The visit to Moscow is interconnected with the visit to Dushanbe, during which a mee...
23 / 04 / 2021
The Secretary of the Security Council Will Take Part in the Session of the Committee of Secretaries of the CSTO Security Councils
On April 26-30, 2021, the Secretary of the Security Council of the Republic of Armenia Armen Grigoryan will visit the Russian Federation (Moscow) and the Republic of Tajikistan (Dushanbe) to participate in the Session of the Committee of Secretaries of the Security Councils of the Collective Security Treaty Organization.
Bila...
21 / 04 / 2021
The Declassified Recording of the 30.09.2020 Session of the Security Council Is Published
In addition to the publication of the Security Council Office of April 15, 2021, the Office of the Security Council publishes the recording of the declassified parts of the Security Council’s 30.09.2020 Session.
Link: <a href=" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sTLd-8qTwk0 ">Recording</a>
20 / 04 / 2021
The Factor TV's Interview With the Secretary of the Security Council Armen Grigoryan
Secretary of the Security Council Armen Grigoryan spoke about certain episodes, as well as related publicized documents of the 44-day war during an interview with the Factor TV.
Armen Grigoryan discussed the announcements made by the Armed Force’s former Head of General Staff Onik Gasparyan and related documents publicized by...
16 / 04 / 2021
In Response to the Statement of the Former Chief of the General Staff of the RA Armed Forces Onik Gasparyan
In response to the statement of the former Chief of the General Staff of the RA Armed Forces, Onik Gasparyan made on 17 November 2020, the Security Council considers it necessary to clarify some of the allegations made in this statement and to publish declassified documents related to the latter.
Back in November, Mr. Gaspary...
15 / 04 / 2021
Security Council holds regular meeting
The Security Council held a regular meeting, chaired by Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan. The formation and strengthening of the security environment around Armenia and Artsakh, regional developments and prospects were discussed during the meeting.
13 / 04 / 2021
The Secretary of the Security Council Paid Tribute to the Memory of the Victims of the 4-day War
The Secretary of the Security Council Armen Grigoryan visited "Yerablur" military pantheon to pay tribute to the memory of the martyrs of the 4-day war and the Artsakh liberation war.
Armen Grigoryan laid flowers at the memorial wall immortalizing the heroism of the Armenians who sacrificed their lives for the freedom and ind...
02 / 04 / 2021
Prime Minister chairs Security Council meeting
The Security Council held a regular meeting, chaired by Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan.
The security environment around Armenia and Artsakh, regional developments and the steps to be taken by the Government of the Republic of Armenia were discussed during the meeting.
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30 / 03 / 2021
The Secretary of the Security Council Armen Grigoryan Gave an Interview to Petros Ghazaryan on Public TV
Speaking about ensuring long-term peace in Artsakh, Armen Grigoryan emphasized the role of peacekeepers in this issue, emphasizing that there are opportunities for further extension of the peacekeeping mission.
Answering the question that these days there are rumors in the international press that Turkey is accumulating large...
27 / 03 / 2021
Programs worth 110 billion drams to be implemented in Artsakh, co-funded by the Government of Armenia and Hayastan All-Armenian Fund: the Security Councils of Armenia and Artsakh hold joint meeting
A joint meeting of the Security Councils of Armenia and Artsakh was held in Yerevan, co-chaired by RA Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan and Artsakh Republic President Arayik Harutyunyan.
Addressing the meeting, Prime Minister Pashinyan stated, in part:
“Dear President of the Artsakh Republic,
Dear colleagues,
For the second...
26 / 03 / 2021
The Interview of the Secretary of the Security Council Armen Grigoryan to CivilNet
The Secretary of the Security Council Armen Grigoryan spoke on CivilNet about the upcoming military exercises in Azerbaijan, public discussions on them, as well as the challenges of the Armenian security system and several other important security-related issues.
Speaking about the upcoming military exercises in Azerbaijan an...
12 / 03 / 2021
Statement of the Security Council of the Republic of Armenia
The Security Council of the Republic of Armenia, being the body defining the main directions of the defense policy, strongly condemns all attempts to involve the Armed Forces in the political process.
The Constitution of the Republic of Armenia provides the inadmissibility of the involvement of the Armed Forces in political p...
01 / 03 / 2021
Prime Minister chairs Security Council meeting
The Security Council held a meeting today, chaired by Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan.
Armenia’s external and internal security agenda, challenges and ways of addressing them were discussed during the meeting.
01 / 03 / 2021
Interview of the Secretary of the Security Council Armen Grigoryan to “Factor TV”
The Secretary of the Security Council Armen Grigoryan spoke on “Factor TV” about the internal political situation in Armenia and its solutions.
Speaking of the statement of the RA Armed Forces’ General Staff, Armen Grigoryan said: “The statement is unconstitutional, and its signatories put themselves completely outside the C...
28 / 02 / 2021
Interview of the Secretary of the Security Council Armen Grigoryan on “Liberty” (Azatutyun) Radio Station
In an interview with “Liberty” (Azatutyun) radio station, the Secretary of the Security Council Armen Grigoryan spoke about the legacy left by the former authorities in the Artsakh peace process, as well as about Armenian prisoners of war, the security system of Armenia in the new realities, the Armenian-Russian cooperation, and...
17 / 02 / 2021
Security Council holds meeting
Today, Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan chaired a meeting of the Security Council of the Republic of Armenia.
The Security Council discussed the current situation in Armenia and Artsakh, humanitarian problems and the security environment.
02 / 02 / 2021
Congratulatory Message of the Secretary of the Security Council Armen Grigoryan on the 29th Anniversary of the RA Armed Forces’ Formation
Dear compatriots,
I congratulate everyone on the Armenian Army Day – from generals, officers, and soldiers enlisted to defend our homeland’s borders to militia and volunteers.
It is not by chance that this day, in addition to being a professional holiday, is also a national holiday in our public perception. This awareness...
28 / 01 / 2021
Congratulatory Letter
The Secretary of the Security Council Armen Grigoryan sent a Congratulatory Letter to Jake Sullivan on his appointment as National Security Advisor to the President of the United States of America.
The letter reads as follows:
Dear Mr. Sullivan,
Please accept my warmest congratulations on your appointment as National Secu...
25 / 01 / 2021
A Security Council meeting in an extended format chaired by the Prime Minister of the RA and the President of Artsakh was held
An expanded meeting of the Security Council was held in the Office of Government, chaired by Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan and President of the Artsakh Republic Arayik Harutyunyan,.
“Today we are holding a Security Council meeting in an expanded format; in the future we should hold such meetings more frequently so that our a...
22 / 01 / 2021
Security Council meets, chaired by PM
The Security Council met today, chaired by Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan. The meeting was attended by Artsakh Republic President Arayik Harutyunyan.
Issues related to the situation in Armenia and Artsakh, humanitarian affairs and security environment were discussed during the meeting.
03 / 01 / 2021
Congratulatory Letter of the Deputy State Secretary of the Security Council of the Republic of Belarus Vladimir Archakov
Deputy State Secretary of the Security Council of the Republic of Belarus Vladimir Archakov sent a congratulatory letter to the Secretary of the Security Council of the Republic of Armenia Armen Grigoryan, which, particularly, says:
Dear Armen Valerievich!
On behalf of the leadership and the entire staff of the State Secre...
30 / 12 / 2020
Congratulatory Letter from the Secretary of the Security Council of the Russian Federation Nikolai Patrushev
The Secretary of the Security Council of the Russian Federation Nikolai Patrushev sent a congratulatory letter to the Secretary of the Security Council of the Republic of Armenia Armen Grigoryan, which, particularly, says:
Dear Armen Valerievich!
I sincerely wish you a Happy New Year.
The turbulent dynamics of events in...
30 / 12 / 2020
The Secretary of the Security Council Armen Grigoryan received Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Islamic Republic of Iran to Armenia HE Abbas Badakhshan Zohuri
On 28 December 2020, the Secretary of the Security Council Armen Grigoryan received Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Islamic Republic of Iran to Armenia HE Abbas Badakhshan Zohuri
The Secretary of the Security Council Armen Grigoryan – emphasizing the Armenian-Iranian neighborly relations and the need to in...
28 / 12 / 2020
Congratulatory letter of the Secretary of the Security Council of the Russian Federation Nikolai Patrushev
The Secretary of the Security Council of the Russian Federation Nikolai Patrushev sent a congratulatory letter to the Secretary of the Security Council of the Republic of Armenia Armen Grigoryan, in which it is particularly said:
"Dear Armen Valerievich!
Congratulations on your birthday! I appreciate your efforts to devel...
25 / 12 / 2020
Security Council holds extraordinary meeting
A extraordinary Security Council meeting was held today, chaired by Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan. Apart from the members of the Security Council, the meeting was attended by National Assembly Speaker Ararat Mirzoyan, Minister of Territorial Administration Suren Papikyan, My Step parliamentary faction head Lilit Makunts, Bright...
13 / 12 / 2020
The Secretary of the Security Council of the Republic of Armenia Mr. Armen Grigoryan participated meeting of the CSTO Security Council Secretaries
Today the Secretary of the Security Council of the Republic of Armenia Armen Grigoryan participated in the online session of the Committee of Secretaries of the CSTO Security Councils.
During the Session, the Secretary of the Security Council made a speech within the framework of the discussion on “Collective Security Challen...
17 / 11 / 2020
The Secretary of the Security Council Armen Grigoryan received Chargé d'Affaires of the United Kingdom in Armenia Helen Fazey
Today the Secretary of the Security Council Armen Grigoryan received Helen Fazey, Chargé d'Affaires of the United Kingdom in Armenia.
The Secretary of the Security Council Armen Grigoryan called Chargé d'Affaires' attention to Azerbaijan's gross violation of the three humanitarian ceasefires reached by the persistent efforts...
30 / 10 / 2020
The Secretary of the Security Council Armen Grigoryan received the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of France to Armenia Jonathan Lacote
The Secretary of the Security Council Armen Grigoryan received the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of France to Armenia Jonathan Lacote.
The Secretary called the Ambassador's attention to Azerbaijan's gross violation of the three humanitarian ceasefires reached by the persistent efforts of the OSC...
28 / 10 / 2020
Phone conversation between the RA Secretary of Security Council Armen Grigoryan and the Secretary of the Security Council of the Russian Federation Nikolai Patrushev
Today, the Secretary of the Security Council, Armen Grigoryan, and the Secretary of the Security Council of the Russian Federation, Nikolai Patrushev, held a phone conversation.
The Secretary of Security Council discussed the current situation on the Artsakh-Azerbaijan line of contact, highlighted Azerbaijan’s role in instiga...
26 / 10 / 2020
Security Council holds extraordinary meeting
The Security Council today held an emergency meeting chaired by Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan.
In addition to Security Council members, the meeting was attended by President of the Republic of Armenia Armen Sarkissian, Supreme Patriarch and Catholicos of All Armenians, His Holiness Karekin II, the Head of My Step parliamenta...
19 / 10 / 2020
Security Council holds extraordinary meeting
The Security Council today held an extraordinary meeting, chaired by Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan. Besides from the Security Council members, the meeting was attended by RA President Armen Sarkissian, National Assembly Speaker Ararat Mirzoyan, and Chief of the Office of the Prime Minister Eduard Aghajanyan.
Actions and furt...
14 / 10 / 2020
Security Council holds emergency meeting
The Security Council held an emergency meeting, chaired by Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan.
Apart from the Security Council members, the meeting was attended by RA President Armen Sarkissian, National Assembly Speaker Ararat Mirzoyan, Chief of the Office of the Prime Minister Eduard Aghajanyan, Minister of Territorial Administ...
30 / 09 / 2020
Phone conversations with the Secretary of the Security Council of Kyrgyzstan and Assistant to the President-Secretary of the Security Council of Kazakhstan
The Secretary of the Security Council had phone conversations with the Secretary of the Security Council of Kyrgyzstan, Damir Saginbaev, and Assistant to the President-Secretary of the Security Council of Kazakhstan, Aset Isekeshev.
The Secretary discussed Azerbaijan's role in instigating the war since September 27, as well...
30 / 09 / 2020
The Secretary of the Security Council Armen Grigoryan Visited Military Hospital.
Today, the Secretary of the Security Council visited Muratsan military hospital, got acquainted with the situation, met wounded officers and soldiers.
Armen Grigoryan was informed about the process of treatment of the wounded, as well as wished them quick recovery, and thanked them for dedicated service.
30 / 09 / 2020
Phone conversations with the Secretary of the Security Council of Belarus and the Secretary of the Security Council of Tajikistan
Today, the Secretary of the Security Council Armen Grigoryan held phone conversations with the Secretary of the Security Council of Belarus, Valeri Vakulchik, and Secretary of the Security Council of Tajikistan, Nasrullo Mahmoudzoda.
The Secretary of the Security Council discussed Azerbaijan's role in instigating the war sinc...
29 / 09 / 2020
Phone conversation between the RA Secretary of Security Council Armen Grigoryan and the Secretary of the Security Council of the Russian Federation Nikolai Patrushev
Today, the Secretary of the Security Council, Armen Grigoryan, and the Secretary of the Security Council of the Russian Federation, Nikolai Patrushev, held a phone conversation.
The Secretary of Security Council discussed the current situation on the Artsakh-Azerbaijan line of contact and highlighted Azerbaijan’s role in ins...
29 / 09 / 2020
Security Council Extraordinary Session held in Yerevan
An extraordinary session of the Security Council chaired by the Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan was held at the Government, which was attended also by the RA President Armen Sargsyan, National Assembly President Ararat Mirzoyan, Chief of Staff of the Office of the Prime Minister Eduard Aghajanyan, Minister of Territorial Administ...
28 / 09 / 2020
Extraordinary Session of the Security Council
An extraordinary session of the Security Council chaired by the Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan was held at the Government, which was attended also by the RA President Armen Sargsyan, National Assembly President Ararat Mirzoyan, Chief of Staff of the Office of the Prime Minister Eduard Aghajanyan and Minister of Emergency Situati...
27 / 09 / 2020
Congratulatory message of the Secretary of the Security Council Armen Grigoryan on the 29th anniversary of the independence of the Republic of Armenia
Dear compatriots,
Congratulations on the anniversary of the Independence of the Republic of Armenia.
About three decades ago, we reaffirmed our will to have a sovereign and independent state, becoming the guarantors of our own security and the providers of prosperity. Besides, sovereign and independent Armenia became the e...
21 / 09 / 2020
Interview of the Advisor to the Secretary of the Security Council Anahit Shirinyan to the "Open Platform"
Advisor to the Secretary of the Security Council Anahit Shirinyan spoke to the "Open Platform" program about Armenia's new National Security Strategy, security priorities stipulated in it, as well as recent regional developments.
Referring to the new National Security Strategy, the Advisor to the Secretary of the Security Cou...
15 / 09 / 2020
Secretary of the Security Council Armen Grigoryan welcomed Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Islamic Republic of Iran to Armenia H.E. Abbas Badakhshan Zohuri
The Secretary of the Security Council discussed the Armenian-Iranian good-neighborly relations, referred to the Armenian-Iranian cooperation in the development of regional strategic infrastructures, as well as the regional military-political security situation.
The parties reaffirmed their readiness to continue effective coo...
10 / 09 / 2020
Interview of the Secretary of the Security Council Armen Grigoryan on "Factor TV"
The Secretary of the Security Council Armen Grigoryan spoke on Factor TV about the creation of home guardsmen as a key part of civil defense and development of country’s mobilization capabilities, the acquisition and improvement of new weapons, the Tavush events, the whole-of-government approach to security, changes in political...
02 / 09 / 2020
Security Council holds meeting chaired by PM Pashinyan
A regular session of the Security Council is being held in Yerevan, chaired by Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan. President of the National Assembly of the Republic of Armenia Ararat Mirzoyan is also present at the session of the Security Council.
The Prime Minister addressed the meeting with opening remarks, in which he stated...
21 / 08 / 2020
"Open platform": Interview with the Secretary of the Security Council Armen Grigoryan
The Secretary of the Security Council Armen Grigoryan spoke on the "Open Platform" program about the new National Security Strategy, regional developments, cyber security policy, the importance of the military industry, and a number of other security-related issues.
Speaking about the Tavush events and the new <a href="https:...
18 / 08 / 2020
Interview of the Secretary of the Security Council Armen Grigoryan at the "ARM GOV" pavilion
The Secretary of the Security Council Armen Grigoryan spoke at the “ARM GOV” pavilion about the new National Security Strategy, the three basic principles enshrined in it: being the guarantor of one's own security, the perpetuity of Armenian statehood, and resilience.
At the beginning of the interview, the Secretary of the Se...
17 / 08 / 2020
Interview of the Secretary of the Security Council Armen Grigoryan on the "Sunday Analytical" show
The Secretary of the Security Council Armen Grigoryan spoke about the strengthening of Azerbaijan-Turkey relations, ensuring regional security, Artsakh's self-determination and other security issues on the "Sunday Analytical" show.
Touching upon the congratulations of the RA Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan, Armen Grigoryan an...
16 / 08 / 2020
Interview of the Security Council Secretary on the Radio “Liberty.”
The Security Council Secretary Armen Grigoryan spoke about the events in Tavush, the government crisis in Azerbaijan, the solid government system in Armenia, the regional developments and other security issues on the radio “Liberty.”
Speaking about the events in Tavush, Turkey and the regional developments the Security Counci...
01 / 08 / 2020
Interview in the Pavilion of “Yerkir Media”
The Security Council Secretary Armen Grigoryan spoke about the policy of Azerbaijan and its predictability, the Tavush events, the new National Security Strategy and other security issues in the pavilion of “Yerkir Media.”
Speaking about the Tavush events the Security Council Secretary Armen Grigoryan said; “Some attempts are...
31 / 07 / 2020
Working visit of the Security Council Secretary to Artsakh.
Today, the Secretary of the Security Council Armen Grigoryan met the President of the Republic of Artsakh Arayik Harutyunyan during the working visit in Stepanakert.
A wide range of issues related to the development of strategic infrastructures, harmonization of security institutions, regional developments, as well as securit...
29 / 07 / 2020
Interview of the Security Council Secretary on the Public Radio
The Secretary of the Security Council Armen Grigoryan spoke about the events in Tavush, the new <a href="https://www.seco.am/pdf/National-Security-Strategy-Armenia-2020.pdf"> National Security Strategy </a> and the national interests fixed in it on the Public Radio.
Speaking about the regional pipelines and their safety, Arm...
23 / 07 / 2020
Interview of the Secretary of the Security Council on CivilNet
The Secretary of the Security Council Armen Grigoryan spoke about the main threats defined in the new National Security Strategy, the use of the Occam’s razor in assessing the predictability of Azerbaijan's actions, about viewing Artsakh in line with the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Armenia as a fundamental national...
23 / 07 / 2020
Interview of the Security Council Secretary with Petros Ghazaryan
The Secretary of the Security Council Armen Grigoryan spoke about the aggression of Azerbaijan, the high resilience of the public administration system of Armenia, Armenia as a guarantor of regional security, the new National Security Strategy and other security issues in an interview with Petros Ghazaryan.
Referring to the n...
22 / 07 / 2020
Interview of the Security Council Secretary with Armen Abrahamyan
The Secretary of the Security Council Armen Grigoryan spoke about the predictability of hostilities by Azerbaijan, the importance of raising the level of cyber security, the new National Security Strategy and the important principles and provisions fixed in it on the TV news program "Perspective."
Speaking about the Armenian...
22 / 07 / 2020
Security Council holds meeting chaired by PM Pashinyan
The Security Council of the Republic of Armenia is holding a regular meeting in Yerevan, chaired by Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan. The meeting shall approve Armenia’s National Security Strategy, in addition to discussing other security-related issues. In that context, Prime Minister Pashinyan delivered a message, in which he st...
10 / 07 / 2020
Interview of the Security Council Secretary on "Factor.am.”
The Secretary of the Security Council Mr. Armen Grigoryan spoke on Factor.am about the final work activities on the development of the new National Security Strategy, the main principles and directions of the document and a number of issues on the agenda.
"The Strategy is the result of large-scale work over the past year, and...
03 / 07 / 2020
Interview of the Security Council Secretary in the First Armenian News Agency Studio
The Secretary of the Security Council Mr. Armen Grigoryan spoke about the joint meeting of the Security Councils of the Republic of Armenia, and the Republic of Artsakh, security agenda, and the internal political situation.
“In the post-revolutionary Armenia, the Security Council has become a key platform for discussing secu...
19 / 06 / 2020
Joint Meeting of the Security Councils of Armenia and Artsakh in Yerevan.
The joint meeting of the Security Councils of Armenia and Artsakh, co-chaired by the Prime Minister of the Republic of Armenia Nikol Pashinyan and the President of the Artsakh Republic Arayik Harutyunyan is being held in Yerevan. The meeting was also attended by the Speakers of the Armenian and the Artsakh Parliaments, Ararat Mi...
19 / 06 / 2020
Meeting with the Foreign Affairs Minister of Artsakh
Today, the Secretary of the Security Council Mr. Armen Grigoryan, who is in Stepanakert on a working visit, had a meeting with the foreign affairs minister of Artsakh Mr. Masis Mailyan. The parties discussed issues related to the foreign policy agenda, as well as the main security directions.
16 / 06 / 2020
Working Visit of the Security Council Secretary to Artsakh
Today, the Secretary of the Security Council Mr. Armen Grigoryan, who is in Stepanakert on a working visit, had a meeting with the President of the Artsakh Republic Mr. Arayik Harutyunyan.
During the meeting, which was also attended by the Secretary of the Security Council of the Republic of Artsakh Mr. Samvel Babayan, a wide...
15 / 06 / 2020
Congratulatory Message
Today, the Secretary of the Security Council Mr. Armen Grigoryan sent a congratulatory telegram to his Russian counterpart Mr. Nikolay Patrushev on the occasion of the Russia Day.
The telegram particularly says;
Dear Nikolai Platon,
I cordially congratulate You on the occasion of the state day of the Russian Federation, t...
12 / 06 / 2020
Interview of the Security Council Secretary Armen Grigoryan to the RFE/RL
The Secretary of the Security Council Mr. Armen Grigoryan spoke on the RFE/RL about the recent appointments, the internal political situation, the fight against the pandemics, the reforms in the defense sector, and the importance to develop strategic infrastructure.
"In general, intensive reforms are being carried out in Arme...
10 / 06 / 2020
The 2020-2021 Action Plan for Democratic Control over the Security Sector has been Approved
On June 2, 2020, the online working meeting of the National Platform for Democratic Control over the Security Sector, which is a consultative body of the RA NA Standing Committee on Defense and Security, and is established with the support of the OSCE, took place. The online meeting was chaired by the Chairman of the RA NA Stand...
02 / 06 / 2020
Visit of the Security Council Secretary to the "Renaissance" memorial on the Occasion of the Republic Day
Today, on the occasion of the Republic Day, the Secretary of the Security Council Mr. Armen Grigoryan visited the "Renaissance" memorial in the city of Aparan, laid flowers and paid tribute to the memory of the heroes who sacrificed their lives in the heroic battle of Bash-Aparan.
28 / 05 / 2020
The “Interagency Commission on Defense Reforms, as well as Increasing the Effectiveness of Fight against Vicious Phenomena” started its activities
Today, the first meeting of the “Interagency Commission on Defense Reforms, as well as Increasing the Effectiveness of Fight against Vicious Phenomena” chaired by the Prime Minister of the Republic of Armenia Nikol Pashinyan took place in the big hall of the Government consultations and receptions. The Commission objectives are...
13 / 05 / 2020
Meeting With the President of the Artsakh Republic.
The Secretary of the Security Council Mr. Armen Grigoryan, during his working visit to Artsakh, had a meeting with the President of the Artsakh Republic Mr. Bako Sahakyan, and discussed a wide range of security issues, including food security.
12 / 05 / 2020
The Security Council Secretary Had a Meeting With the Newly Elected President of the Artsakh Republic
The Secretary of the Security Council Mr. Armen Grigoryan, during his working visit to Artsakh, had an informal meeting with the newly elected President of the Artsakh Republic Mr. Arayik Harutyunyan.
The parties visited the southern regions of the republic, and discussed a wide range of security issues, including food securi...
11 / 05 / 2020
Congratulatory Message of the Security Council Secretary on the Day of Victory, and the Shushi Liberation Day
Dear compatriots,
Congratulations on the triple holiday of the Victory Day, Shushi Liberation Day and the day of establishing the Artsakh Defense Army, which we are celebrating today under the circumstances dictated by the pandemic.
In the Artsakh war, we have reconceived the sense of universal victory over the fascism, con...
09 / 05 / 2020
Security Council Secretary Visits “Yerablur” and the “Haghtanak” Park on Victory and Peace Day
Today, on the occasion of Shushi Liberation Day, the Secretary of the Security Council Mr. Armen Grigoryan visited “Yerablur” Military Pantheon, laid flowers and paid tribute at the memorial to the fallen national hero of Armenia Monte Melkonyan, Commander Vazgen Sargsyan and to the Fallen Freedom-Fighters.
The Secretary of t...
08 / 05 / 2020
Congratulatory Message of the CSTO Secretary General Stanislav Zas Addressed to the Security Council Secretary Armen Grigoryan
Today, the Secretary of the Security Council Mr. Armen Grigoryan received a congratulatory letter from the CSTO Secretary General Stanislav Zas on the occasion of the Victory Day. The letter particularly envisages the commemoration of the Victory in the CSTO member-states and the continuation of the victorious traditions of 1945...
06 / 05 / 2020
Interview of the Secretary of the Security Council on Civilnet
The Secretary of the Security Council Armen Grigoryan has spoken about the internal security, defense sector reform issues, as well as, the security and post-election processes in Artsakh on Civilnet.
Touching upon the events in Gavar and the internal security issues, Mr. Armen Grigoryan noted that "realizing this fact, we ha...
29 / 04 / 2020
Meeting with the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Artsakh Republic
The Secretary of the Security Council Mr. Armen Grigoryan, during his working visit to Stepanakert had a meeting with the minister of foreign affairs of the Republic of Artsakh Mr. Masis Mayilyan.
At the meeting the issues on foreign policy agenda, reforms in defense sector, as well as key security directions were discussed.
28 / 04 / 2020
Meeting with the Newly Elected President of Artsakh
The Secretary of the Security Council Mr. Armen Grigoryan, during his working visit to Stepanakert had an informal meeting with the newly elected President of the Artsakh Republic Mr. Arayik Harutyunyan. The interlocutors discussed the security situation in relation to the new type of the Coronavirus disease (COVID-19), the refo...
27 / 04 / 2020
Meeting with the Defense Army Commander
The Secretary of the Security Council Mr. Armen Grigoryan, during his working visit to Stepanakert had a meeting with the Commander of the Defense Army, Major General Jalal Harutyunyan. During the meeting, the operative-tactical situation in the contact zone, the security situation in relation to the new type of the Coronavirus...
27 / 04 / 2020
Working visit of the Security Council Secretary to Artsakh
The Secretary of the Security Council Mr. Armen Grigoryan today had a meeting with the President of the Artsakh Republic Mr. Bako Sahakyan during the working visit to Stepanakert.
During the meeting at which the Secretary of the Security Council of the Arthakh Republic Mr. Arshavir Gharamyan participated as well, a wide range...
27 / 04 / 2020
Commission on Defence Reforms Established
The decision on the establishment of an "Interagency commission, its composition and order of activities for implementing defence reforms, as well as increasing the effectiveness of the fight against vicious phenomena" was adopted by the Prime Minister of the Republic of Armenia.
According to the decision an interagency commi...
21 / 04 / 2020
The Security Council Secretary Had a Meeting with the President of the Artsakh Republic
Today, the Secretary of the Security Council Mr. Armen Grigoryan had a meeting with the newly elected President of the Artsakh Republic Mr. Arayik Harutyunyan. The Secretary congratulated Mr. Arayik Harutyunyan and emphasized the importance of developing democratic institutions in Artsakh.
The Secretary of the Security Counc...
17 / 04 / 2020
The Secretary of the Security Council Paid Tribute to the Memory of the Four-Day April War Heroes
Today, the Secretary of the Security Council Mr. Armen Grigoryan visited the Yerablur Military Pantheon, laid flowers and paid tribute to the heroes, having sacrificed their lives at the Four-Day April War, to the national hero of Armenia Monte Melkonyan, General Andranik Ozanyan and Sparapet (Commander) Vazgen Sargsyan.
The...
02 / 04 / 2020
The Secretary of the Security Council Mr. Armen Grigoryan held a telephone conversation with the the Secretary-General of the Collective Security Treaty Organization Mr. Stanislav Zas
On April 1, 2020, an official telephone conversation took place between the Secretary of the Security Council of the Republic of Armenia Mr. Armen Grigoryan and the Secretary-General of the Collective Security Treaty Organization (CSTO) Mr. Stanislav Zas, on the initiative of the latter.
During the telephone conversation, the...
01 / 04 / 2020
Meeting with the Commander of the Defense Army
Today, Secretary of the Security Council Armen Grigoryan met with Commander of the Defense Army, Major General Jalal Harutyunyan in Stepanakert on a working visit During the meeting the security situation related to the new type of coronavirus, strategic infrastructure development and implementation of a number of other programs...
24 / 03 / 2020
Working visit of SC Secretary to Artsakh
Today, Secretary of the Security Council Armen Grigoryan met with President Bako Sahakyan in Stepanakert on a working visit.
During the meeting the sides discussed the activities of preventing the spread of the new type of Coronavirus, the forthcoming national elections in Artsakh, as well as a wide range of security issues.
24 / 03 / 2020
Secretary of the Security Council Mr. Armen Grigoryan spoke about the Coronavirus during the program "Herankar".
Secretary of the Security Council Mr. Armen Grigoryan spoke with Aram Abrahamyan about the Coronavirus, oil prices, Azerbaijani behavior, as well as the Artsakh elections during the program "Herankar".
Aram Abrahamyan - Mr. Grigoryan, can we say that coronavirus has become such a big issue that it is also a matter of national...
12 / 03 / 2020
Work of National Platform of Democratic Oversight of Security Sector Launched
On February 27, the work of the national platform of democratic oversight of security sector created by the OSCE support of the NA Standing Committee on Defense and Security launched, where SC Secretary Armen Grigoryan took part there.
“We are sure that the democracy is the inseparable part of our security,” the Secretary of...
27 / 02 / 2020
Meeting with CSTO Secretary General
Today Secretary of the Security Council Mr. Armen Grigoryan received Secretary General of the Collective Security Treaty Organization Stanislav Zas, who is on a working visit to Armenia.
During the meeting, the works were summarized, ideas were exchanged about their results. Issues related to enhancing the effectiveness of the...
27 / 02 / 2020
Interaction between Armenia and Artsakh is the key to our people’s security” - The Security Councils of Armenia and Artsakh are holding a joint session in Stepanakert
The Security Councils of Armenia and Artsakh are holding a joint session in Stepanakert, chaired by RA Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan and President Bako Sahakyan of the Republic of Artsakh. The meeting is attended by Armenia Parliament Speaker Ararat Mirzoyan and Artsakh Parliament Speaker Ashot Ghulyan.
Before proceeding to...
22 / 02 / 2020
Interview on public television.
Interview of Secretary of the Security Council Mr. Armen Grigoryan in "Interview with Petros Ghazaryan" on Public Television.
Cases of death in the Armed Forces and a number of other security issues are discussed.
"In order to exclude such incidents in the army and achieve significant results, we must work in two ways:...
18 / 02 / 2020
Working visit of SC Secretary to Artsakh
Today, Secretary of the Security Council Armen Grigoryan met with President Bako Sahakyan in Stepanakert on a working visit. A wide range of security issues was discussed during the meeting.
A meeting was also held with Artsakh National Assembly Speaker Ashot Ghulyan, SC Secretary Arshavir Gharamyan, Chief of Police Levon Mn...
05 / 02 / 2020
Interview in "Sunday Analytical" booth
On February 2 of this year, Secretary of the Security Council Mr. Armen Grigoryan gave an interview to "Azatutyun Radio" 's "Sunday Analytical with Tamrazian" TV program.
During the interview, the crisis over the Constitutional Court, the domestic political developments, the reforms being implemented and the security sit...
03 / 02 / 2020
January 28 in Artsakh
Secretary of the Security Council Mr. Armen Grigoryan visited the Shahumyan region of Artsakh as part of a delegation led by Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan on January 28, the 28th anniversary of the Armenian Army. The SC Secretary attended at the solemn ceremony for the commissioning of the newly built officer's residential buil...
29 / 01 / 2020
Interview with Secretary of the Security Council Mr. Armen Grigoryan at the Civilnet booth
There have been several attempts of counter-revolution in Armenia since Serzh Sargsyan's resignation: says Secretary of the Security Council Mr. Armen Grigoryan. According to him, the former authorities today use President of Constitutional Court Hrayr Tovmasyan and the Constitutional Court for counter-revolution. Grigoryan beli...
29 / 01 / 2020
Festive message of Secretary of National Security Council Mr. Armen Grigoryan dedicated to the 28th anniversary of RA Armed Forces formation.
"Today we are celebrating the history of our heroic army, which was created through the united efforts of the Armenian people. The Armenian army is the defender of our united homeland, national interests and values.
Glory and honor to those who have sacrificed their lives for the sacred work of defending the Motherland.
“T...
28 / 01 / 2020
Factor.am talked to Secretary of the RA Security Council Mr. Armen Grigoryan.
-Mr. Grigoryan, Georgy Kutoyan's death is another of the mysterious deaths of high-ranking former officials of the country within a year- Ashot Karapetyan, Hayk Harutyunyan. Does this not mean that the security environment is not secure?
-There has been a tragic incident. This is a very difficult situation for all of us. This...
22 / 01 / 2020
Interview on Public TV
There have been discussed the developments in Iran and the dynamics of Armenia's security system.
L . Sardaryan - Unfortunately, the year did not have a very predictable start. The issue is about the killing of Suleyman by US special services, and after that, let's be honest, the situation has changed. How does Armenia respo...
06 / 01 / 2020
New Year message
Secretary of the Security Council Armen Grigoryan's New Year message
“Dear compatriots,
In a few hours the year of 2018 will become history.
We are entering not only a new year, but also a new stage in the development of our country and society.
I am confident that we will record new achievements in all areas of our...
31 / 12 / 2019
Interview at the "Status Quo" pavilion
Summary interview with Secretary of the Security Council Armen Grigoryan on the Public Radio's "Status Quo" booth.
What changes and achievements have you made in the field of security in 2019? What accents will the new National Security Strategy have?
Gevorg Melikyan - Mr. Grigoryan, a few days ago a joint sitting of the...
31 / 12 / 2019
Condolence Letter
On December 27 of this year, Secretary of the Security Council of Armenia Armen Grigoryan has sent a letter of condolences to his Kazakh counterpart Kalmukhanbet Kasimov in regard of the Fokker-100 crash of the Almaty-Nur-Sultan flight.
The letter reads as follows:
“Dear Kalmukhanbet Nourmukhanbet,
I express my deepest...
27 / 12 / 2019
Secretary of the Security Council Armen Grigoryan was the guest of Freedom R/S
Today Secretary of the Security Council Armen Grigoryan was the guest of Freedom R/S
Below is an excerpt from the interview:
A. Grigoryan: “Armenia acquired an unprecedented amount of weapons in 2019, and we have great investments in this area, with agreements to acquire weapons and even large-scale new weapons. 2019 has...
24 / 12 / 2019
Armenia, Artsakh Security Councils hold joint session in Yerevan
Co-chaired by RA Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan and Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan, a joint session of the Security Councils of Armenia and Artsakh is being held in Yerevan. RA President Armen Sarkissian, Armenia and Artsakh National Assembly Speakers Ararat Mirzoyan and Ashot Ghulyan are in attendance.
Before discu...
23 / 12 / 2019
Secretary of the Security Council of Armen Grigoryan interview at the "Herankar" pavilion at Shant TV
During the interview the ideas of the new National Security Strategy and the process of its elaboration, regional and geopolitical developments, Armenia's space initiatives, Artsakh issue and domestic political developments of Azerbaijan were discussed.
Herankar- First I want to start with the Security Strategy, which is in t...
04 / 12 / 2019
Secretary of the Security Council Mr. Armen Grigoryan's speech on “Radio Liberty”
On December 1 of this year, Secretary of the Security Council Mr. Armen Grigoryan was the guest of Hrayr Tamrazyan's “Sunday Analytical” show.
Below is the excerpt of the interview
Mr. Armen Grigoryan - After the revolution, I think, there have been significant changes in Armenian-Russian relations, and significant changes...
02 / 12 / 2019
CSTO Collective Security Council session
On November 28, 2009 Secretary of the Security Council Armen Grigoryan in the delegation led by RA Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan participated in the enlarged session of the CSTO Collective Security Council being held in Bishkek, capital of Kyrgyzstan.
28 / 11 / 2019
CSTO governing bodies session in Bishkek
On November 27, 2009, Secretary of the Security Council Armen Grigoryan participated in a joint meeting of the Committee of Secretaries of the Security Council, the Council of Foreign Ministers and the Council of Defense Ministers in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan.
During the meeting reports on regional security were voiced and a number...
28 / 11 / 2019
Announcement
From November 26 to 28 of this year Secretary of the Security Council Mr. Armen Grigoryan will be in Bishkek, the capital of Kyrgyzstan, to participate in the CSTO Collective Security Council enlarged meeting and the joint meeting of the Committee of Secretaries of the Security Council, the Council of Foreign Ministers and the C...
25 / 11 / 2019
Secretary Grigoryan’s speech in Primakov readings
Today Secretary of the SC Armen Grigoryan made a speech in Primakov readings on "Armenia in global context" organized by the Armenian-Russian University on "Armenia on its way to the future".
The current challenges and the global positioning of Armenia in the world were touched upon during the speech.
22 / 11 / 2019
RA SC Secretary A.Grigoryan had a bilateral meeting with Russian Security Council Secretary N.Patrushev
On November 20, 2019, Secretary of the Security Council of the Republic of Armenia Armen Grigoryan had a bilateral meeting with N.Patrushev, Secretary of RF Security Council who is in Moscow for the purpose of participating in the 7th annual meeting of the CIS Security Council Secretaries.
At the start of the meeting, Secret...
20 / 11 / 2019
RA SC Secretary A.Grigoryan had a bilateral meeting with the SC Secretary K.Kassymov
On November 20, 2019, Secretary of the RA Security Council Armen Grigoryan, who is in Moscow to participate in the 7th meeting of the CIS Security Councils Secretaries, had a bilateral meeting with the Uzbekistan Security Council Secretary Kalmukhambet Kassymov.
During the meeting, Secretary Grigoryan underlined the positive...
20 / 11 / 2019
RA SC Secretary A.Grigoryan had a meeting with Uzbekistan SC Secretary V.Mahmudov
On November 20, 2019, Secretary of the RA Security Council Armen Grigoryan, who is in Moscow to participate in the 7th meeting of the CIS Security Councils Secretaries, had a bilateral meeting with the Uzbekistan Security Council Secretary Victor Mahmudov.
This was the first meeting ever held between the Security Councils of...
20 / 11 / 2019
Speech of the SC Secretary
The 7th annual meeting of the CIS Security Council Secretaries took place in Moscow, the capital of Russian Federation on November 20.
During the meeting the Secretary of the Security Council Mr. ArmenGrigoryan made a speech.
Below we present the full speech.
“Good day, dear colleagues,
First of all, I would like to...
20 / 11 / 2019
Accessible space for all
The international conference on “Accessible space for all” was organized by the UN Office for Outer Space Affairs and the Austrian Federal Ministry of transport, innovation and technology in Vienna, Austria.
Advisor to the SC Secretary Avet Poghosyan also participates in the conference.
19 / 11 / 2019
Announcement
Secretary of the Security Council Armen Grigoryan on Wednesday will attend the 7th annual meeting of Secretaries of Security Councils of CIS countries in Moscow, Russia.
19 / 11 / 2019
PM chairs Security Council meeting
An extraordinary Security Council meeting was held, chaired by Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan.
«We are actually holding an extraordinary session, but this is due to the fact that the agenda of previous meetings was too busy, and we postponed some items to discuss them at today’s meeting,» Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan noted....
16 / 11 / 2019
Secretary of the Security Council Armen Grigoryan's working visit to Artsakh
Today, Secretary of the Security Council Armen Grigoryan had a working visit with Bako Sahakyan in Stepanakert. During the meeting a wide range of issues related to security.
Meetings were held with Secretary of the Security Council of Artsakh Arshavir Gharamyan and Commander of the Defense Army, Major-General Karen Abrahamya...
01 / 11 / 2019
Regular session of the Interdepartmental Committee on National Security Strategy Development took place
Today, regular session of the Interdepartmental Committee on the Development of National Security Strategy was held in Government's Big Conference and Reception Hall․
The session was chaired by Secretary of the SC Armen Grigoryan. Secretary Grigoryan presented the work done by the Interdepartmental Working Group on the deve...
28 / 10 / 2019
Secretary of the Security Council Mr. Armen Grigoryan was hosted by “Freedom Radio”
“Freedom”,- Do you have an answer to the question why is Karabakh a gathering place for the formers and also processes are taking place there? Besides, that they are from Karabakh by birth. You're from Karabakh, too, so what?
Grigoryan, - This is to some extent the path that Serzh Sargsyan has taken. And there are probably t...
21 / 10 / 2019
Security Council holds meeting chaired by PM Pashinyan
The Security Council of the Republic of Armenia is holding a planned extraordinary session, chaired by Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan.
Welcoming the meeting participants, the Premier stated: “Our session coincided with the rapid developments underway in our region, and today we will hold a discussion on this matter. Of course...
18 / 10 / 2019
Secretary of Armenian Security Council receives Artsakh FM
Armen Grigoryan, Secretary of the Security Council of Armenia, met with Artsakh Foreign Minister Masis Mayilian.
During the meeting, the parties discussed issues related to foreign policy and security.
16 / 10 / 2019
Working meeting with the Ambassador of the Republic of Kazakhstan
Today, Security Council Secretary Armen Grigoryan received the Ambassador of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Mr. Timur Urazaev.
During the meeting the parties discussed the dynamics of the development of the Armenian-Kazakh relations, security cooperation, as well as the joint fight against terrorism.
Secretary Grigoryan empha...
16 / 10 / 2019
Statement about the Situation in northeast Syria
The Office of the Security Council hosted with competent bodies a discussion on the situation created in the northeast Syria (a region that also has Armenian population) as a result of Turkey’s military invasion.
The Office of the Security Council is closely following the events unfolding in northeast Syria. At the same time,...
10 / 10 / 2019
Meeting with the delegation of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization
Today Secretary of the Security Council Mr. Armen Grigoryan received the delegation headed by Jumakhon Giyosov, Director of the Executive Committee of The Regional Anti-Terrorist Structure of Shanghai Cooperation Organization (RATS SCO).
At the start of the meeting, Secretary Mr. Grigoryan welcomed the delegation of the RATS...
10 / 10 / 2019
Meeting with the Deputy Minister of Technology, Innovation and Telecommunications of Brazil
Today Secretary of the Security Council Armen Grigoryan received Brazilian Deputy Minister of Technology, Innovation and Telecommunication Mr. Julio Neto who will participate in the WCIT 2019 conference in Armenia.
The Secretary emphasized the importance of cooperation between Armenia and Brazil on innovative technologies and...
08 / 10 / 2019
Working meeting with representatives of political parties
Within the scope of development of Armenia’s new National Security Strategy, the Office of the Security Council of Armenia today hosted a working meeting with the following representatives of extra-parliamentary political forces, including Angela Khachatryan "Free Democrats Party", Bagrat Yesayan, "Armenian Revolutionary Federat...
25 / 09 / 2019
Armenia Security Council Secretary met with heads of parliamentary factions
During the works for development of the new national security strategy, Secretary of the Security Council of Armenia Armen Grigoryan today received heads of the "My Step", "Prosperous Armenia"and "Bright Armenia" factions of the National Assembly Lilit Makunts, Gagik Tsarukyan and Edmon Marukyan and "Bright Armenia" faction’s se...
23 / 09 / 2019
Congratulatory telegram of Secretary of the Security Council Armen Grigoryan on the 28th anniversary of Armenia's independence
“Dear Compatriots, I send my congratulations to all the peoples of Armenia with great pride on the occasion of the 28th anniversary of Armenia's independence, our most important and lasting achievement.
Today and always, we reaffirm our humility to all those patriots who have sacrificed their lives for the sake of the consoli...
23 / 09 / 2019
Interview with the Security Council secretary in Civilnet booth
Secretary of the Armenian Security Council Mr. Armen Grigoryan in a conversation with CivilNet's Tatul Hakobyan says, that the results of the Velvet Revolution have already reached Artsakh.
The salaries of the military are raised, they are provided with housing, and in the near future all positions will have water supply....
20 / 09 / 2019
Working meeting with the representatives of the expert community
Today, within the framework of the development of the new National Security Strategy, a working meeting was held with the following representatives of the expert community: Arman Navasardyan - Russian-Armenian (Slavonic) University, Larisa Alaverdyan - Against Legal Arbitrariness NGO, Leonid Nersisyan-“Armenian Research Developm...
20 / 09 / 2019
Congratulatory Letter
Today Secretary of the Security Council Mr. Armen Grigoryan sent a congratulatory letter to the newly appointed US President's National Security Advisor, Mr. Robert O'Brien.
The message runs as follows:
“Your Excellency,
I would like to extend my warmest congratulation on your appointment as National Security Adviser to...
19 / 09 / 2019
Working meeting with civil society representatives
Today, within the framework of the development of the new national security strategy, a working meeting was held with representatives of civil society organizations at the Security Council office.
Representatives of the following organizations were present at the meeting: Transparency International NGO, Enlight Public Researc...
19 / 09 / 2019
Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan holds Security Council meeting
Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan today chaired a regular session of the Security Council of the Republic of Armenia.
Opening the session, the Prime Minister stated: “Today we are holding a regular Security Council session. Concerning the security environment around the Republic of Armenia, we can state that developments in Arme...
17 / 09 / 2019
Meeting with delegation of "Atlantic Council" think tank
Today Secretary of the Security Council Armen Grigoryan received the delegation of the "Atlantic Council" Expert Center headed by Damon Wilson, Vice President of the organization.
During the meeting, the Secretary of the Security Council presented the reforms in the field of security, the activities of the Security Council of...
11 / 09 / 2019
Interview with the Security Council Secretary Mr. Armen Grigoryan
Today Secretary of the Security Council Mr. Armen Grigoryan gave an interview to the Public Television. During the interview he has referred to Artsakh, particularly in the recent Local Government Elections in Artsakh, and also they’ve spoken about Armenian-Russian relations, current challenges, and the developments of strategic...
10 / 09 / 2019
Secretary of the Security Council Armen Grigoryan met with Commander of the Defense Army
Today, Secretary of the Security Council Armen Grigoryan met with Artsakh Defense Minister, Commander of the Defense Army, Major-General Karen Abrahamyan.
The operational-tactical situation on the contact line between the Artsakh-Azerbaijani forces was presented at the meeting. The parties also discussed a wide range of issue...
07 / 09 / 2019
The Security Council Secretary Mr. Armen Grigoryan had a meeting with the President of Artsakh
Today, the Security Council Secretary Mr. Armen Grigoryan had a meeting with the President of Artsakh Mr. Bako Sahakyan.
Issues related to cooperation in the security sector, strategic infrastructures and commensurate territorial development were discussed during the meeting which was attended by Mr. Arshavir Gharamyan, the S...
06 / 09 / 2019
Robert Kocharyan cannot have any influence on Russian-Armenian relations; Interview with the SC Secretary.
Secretary of the Security Council Mr. Armen Grigoryan spoke about Nikolai Patrushev's visit, Armenian-Russian relations, Russia's sale of weapons to Azerbaijan, the situation in Artsakh, the new national security strategy, Armenian humanitarian aid to Syria, and the Armenian-American partnership.
Tatul Hakobyan - A new nation...
14 / 08 / 2019
Yerevan hosted the meeting of Armenian and Russian Security Council Secretaries
On August 12-13 by the invitation of Secretary of the Security Council of the Republic of Armenia Armen Grigoryan, the Secretary of the Security Council of the Russian Federation Nikolay Patrushev paid a visit to Armenia.
On August 12 within the framework of the visit, Armen Grigoryan and Nikolai Patrushev met to discuss a la...
13 / 08 / 2019
The delegation headed by N. Patrushev, the Secretary of the Security Council of the Russian Federation, arrived in Armenia
Today, the delegation headed by N. Patrushev, the Secretary of the Security Council of the Russian Federation, arrived in Armenia at the invitation of Secretary of the Security Council of the Republic of Armenia Armen Grigoryan.
The meetings are scheduled with RA Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan and Secretary of the Security Co...
12 / 08 / 2019
Today the Secretary of the Security Council Armen Grigoryan received the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Islamic Republic of Iran to Armenia Mr. Seyyed Kazem Sajjadi
Today, at the office of the Security Council, the Secretary of the Security Council Armen Grigoryan welcomed the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Islamic Republic of Iran to Armenia Mr. Seyyed Kazem Sajjadi upon the latter's request.
Ambassador Sajjadi, informing of the completion of his four-year term of off...
12 / 08 / 2019
The first meeting of the working group formed within the framework of the Interagency Committee on National Security Strategy Development was held
On August 9, 2019, the first meeting of the working group formed within the framework of the Interagency Committee on the Development of the National Security Strategy of the Republic of Armenia was held at the Security Council Office, chaired by the Head of the Security Council Hayk Petrosyan.
During the meeting, Head of the...
09 / 08 / 2019
The delegation headed by N. Patrushev, the Secretary of the Security Council of the Russian Federation, will arrive in Armenia on a working visit
The delegation headed by N. Patrushev, the Secretary of the Security Council of the Russian Federation, will arrive in Armenia on August 12 at the invitation of Secretary of the Security Council of the Republic of Armenia Armen Grigoryan.
09 / 08 / 2019
The Secretary of the Security Council received Lynne Tracy, the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States of America to the Republic of Armenia
Today, on the Armenian side's initiative the Secretary of the Security Council received Lynne Tracy, the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States of America to the Republic of Armenia.
The Secretary welcomed Mrs. Tracy at the SC Office, congratulated her on her new appointment and wished her success i...
02 / 08 / 2019
A meeting with the representatives of the civil society
Today, Secretary of the National Security Council Armen Grigoryan met with the representatives of the civil society within the framework of the process of the development of a new national security strategy.
During the meeting the Secretary of the Security Council presented the current understanding of the content of the docu...
31 / 07 / 2019
The first session of the Interagency Committee on Development of the National Security Strategy
Today, the first session of the Interagency Committee on Development of the National Security Strategy was held at the Government Hall of Consultations and Receptions.
The session was chaired by the Security Council Secretary Mr. Armen Grigoryan. At the beginning of the session, the Secretary of the Security Council delivered...
30 / 07 / 2019
Press conference of the SC Secretary
Today Secretary of the Security Council Armen Grigoryan held a press conference in the "Press Conference Hall" of the Security Council's office.
During the press conference, Secretary of the Security Council made a speech and then answered the questions of journalists.
Next, find the speech.
“Dear journalists, first of...
26 / 07 / 2019
Interview of Secretary of the Security Council Armen Grigoryan at the "Radio Liberty".
Today, Secretary of the Security Council Armen Grigoryan was hosted at “Azatutyun” radio station.
Below are the excerpts from the interview.
“Azatutyun”- Mr. Grigoryan, by Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan’s decree, a special interdepartmental committee has been set up recently headed by you, which, in fact, should elaborate th...
23 / 07 / 2019
A meeting with the minister of foreign affairs of Artsakh
Secretary of the Security Council of the Republic of Armenia Armen Grigoryan met with minister of foreign affairs of Artsakh Masis Mailyan in Stepanakert at the building of the ministry of foreign affairs.
During the meeting the parties discussed a number of issues related to the foreign and security policies.
The Secretar...
17 / 07 / 2019
A meeting with the Commander of the Defense Army
Today, Secretary of the Security Council Armen Grigoryan met with Artsakh Defense Minister, Commander of the Defense Army, Major-General Karen Abrahamyan.
During the meeting, which was also attended by Secretary of the Security Council of Artsakh Arshavir Gharamyan, the parties touched upon the operative-tactical situation o...
17 / 07 / 2019
A working meeting with the President of Artsakh
On July 17, Secretary of the Security Council Armen Grigoryan met with Bako Sahakyan, the President of Artsakh. During the meeting a number of issues related to the cooperation in the security and infrastructural spheres were discussed.
Before that, a meeting was also held with the newly appointed Secretary of the Security Co...
17 / 07 / 2019
Decision of the Prime Minister of the Republic of Armenia
By the decision of the Prime Minister of the Republic of Armenia, the establishment of the National Security Strategy Development Interagency Committee, its composition and the activities have been approved.
According to the Decision, an interagency committee for developing the National Security Strategy is established under th...
16 / 07 / 2019
Cooperation with the European Monitoring Centre for Drugs and Drug Addiction (EMCDDA)
In February of 2019 the European Center for Drugs and Drug Addiction submitted a proposal for a technical assistance project (EU4 Monitoring Drugs project 2019-2021) for the EU Eastern and Southern Partner Countries, including Armenia, funded by the European Commission.
The duration of the project is 36 months, the budget is...
08 / 07 / 2019
Message by Secretary of the Security Council Armen Grigoryan dedicated to the Constitution Day
Dear Compatriots,
Our centuries-old goals and dreams of building a social, legal and democratic state are reflected in the Constitution. First of all, the Constitution is the reflection of the people’s thinking and at the same time the ideal we should continuously strive for. A great deal of work has already been done in thi...
05 / 07 / 2019
Condolence Letter
The Secretary of the Security Council Armen Grigoryan has sent a letter of condolences to The Secretary of the Security Council of the Russian Federation Nikolay Patrushev in regard of the fire on the deep-sea research vessel in the Barents Sea, which caused human casualties.
The letter reads as follows:
“Honorable Mr. Pat...
04 / 07 / 2019
Secretary of the Security Council hosted the Ambassador of the Federal Republic of Brazil
Today Secretary of the Security Council Armen Grigoryan hosted the Ambassador of the Federal Republic of Brazil to the Republic of Armenia Agemar de Mendonça Sanctos.
During the meeting, the secretary noted with satisfaction that the Armenian-Brazilian relations are continuously developing.
The Secretary of the Security Cou...
02 / 07 / 2019
New appointment
Upon the decision of Prime Minister of Armenia, Hayk Petrosyan has been appointed Head of the Security Council Office.
Please, see H. Petrosyan's biography below.
Hayk R. Petrosyan
February 8, 1980, Yerevan
Education
• 2014-2018, Yerevan State University, Faculty of International Relations, Department of Political Sci...
01 / 07 / 2019
The speech of the SC secretary at the “4th Vienna Strategic Conference”
Today, the Secretary of the Security Council Mr. Armen Grigoryan delivered a speech in Vienna within the framework of the 4th “Vienna Strategic Conference” organized by the Austrian National Defense Academy.
The lecture was followed by discussion, questions and answers.
The full version of the lecture is presented below....
28 / 06 / 2019
The Speech of the Secretary of the Security Council at the meeting of the CSTO Security Council Secretaries
Today, the Secretary of the Security Council of the Republic of Armenia Mr. Armen Grigoryan participated at the narrow format meeting of the CSTO Security Council Secretaries in Bishkek - the capital of the Kyrgyz Republic. Afterwards, the work continued in a plenary session. As a result of discussions, the signing ceremony of...
27 / 06 / 2019
Meeting with the President of the Kyrgyz Republic S. Jeenbekov
Today, the President of the Kyrgyz Republic Sooronbay Jeenbekov welcomed the participants of CSTO Security Council session in Bishkek.
27 / 06 / 2019
The Secretary of the Security Council of Armenia Armen Grigoryan met with the The Secretary of the Security Council of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Kalmukhanbet Kasimov
The Secretary of the Security Council of Armenia Armen Grigoryan met with the The Secretary of the Security Council of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Kalmukhanbet Kasimov, in the framework of the session of the Committee of the Secretaries of the CSTO Security Council in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan.
At the beginning of the meeting, Secr...
26 / 06 / 2019
Prime Minister of Armenia Nikol Pashinyan holds Security Council meeting
Chaired by Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan, the Security Council of the Republic of Armenia held today a regular meeting.
Addressing the Security Council members, the Prime Minister stated, in part: “I should note that unfortunately the security situation around Armenia has been deteriorated since our previous meeting. The rec...
24 / 06 / 2019
Announcement
On June 26-27, Secretary of the Security Council Armen Grigoryan will be in Bishkek to participate in the session of the CSTO Security Council Secretaries Committee.
21 / 06 / 2019
The Secretary of the Security Council participated in the roundtable discussion of the 10th annual meeting of high-ranking security officials
Today, Secretary of the Security Council of the Republic of Armenia Armen Grigoryan participated in the roundtable discussion on "International information security system as a guarantor of the strategic sustainability and equal partnership in Global Information Space" organized within the framework of the 10th annual meeting of...
20 / 06 / 2019
SC Secretary’s Speech at the 10th Annual International Meeting of High Representatives Coordinating Security Issues
Today, the Secretary of the Security Council of the Republic of Armenia Mr. Armen Grigoryan delivered a speech in the Russian city of Ufa at the “10th Annual International Meeting of Representatives Coordinating Security Issues”.
The speech was devoted to the topic of “International cooperation in the field of emergency humanit...
19 / 06 / 2019
A meeting with the Secretary of the Supreme National Security Council of Moldova
Today, Secretary of the Security Council of the Republic of Armenia Armen Grigoryan met with Arthur Gumenyuk, the Secretary of the Supreme National Security Council of Moldova in Ufa, the Russian Federation within the framework of the 10th annual meeting of high-ranking security officials.
During the meeting the parties discu...
19 / 06 / 2019
A meeting with the Deputy National Security Advisor of India
Today, Secretary of the Security Council of the Republic of Armenia Armen Grigoryan met with Rajinder Khanna, the Deputy National Security Advisor of India in Ufa, the Russian Federation within the framework of the 10th annual meeting of high-ranking security officials.
The parties touched upon the existing connections and co...
19 / 06 / 2019
SC Secretary’s Speech at the 10th Annual International Meeting of High Representatives Coordinating Security Issues
Today, the Secretary of the Security Council of the Republic of Armenia Mr. Armen Grigoryan delivered a speech in the Russian city of Ufa at the “10th Annual International Meeting of High Representatives Coordinating Security Issues.”
The speech was devoted to the topic of “Ensuring national State Security and Sustainable So...
18 / 06 / 2019
A meeting with the Secretary of the Supreme National Security Council of the Islamic Republic of Iran
Today, Secretary of the Security Council of the Republic of Armenia Armen Grigoryan met with Ali Shamkhani, the Secretary of the Supreme National Security Council of the Islamic Republic of Iran in Ufa, the Russian Federation within the framework of the 10th annual meeting of high-ranking security officials.
This was the firs...
18 / 06 / 2019
A meeting with the Secretary of the Security Council of the Russian Federation
Today, Secretary of the Security Council of the Republic of Armenia Armen Grigoryan had a working meeting with Nikolai Patrushev, the Secretary of the Security Council of the Russian Federation in Ufa, the Russian Federation within the framework of the 10th annual meeting of high-ranking security officials.
Secretary of the S...
18 / 06 / 2019
A meeting with the Secretary of the Central Political and Legal Affairs Commission of China
Today, Secretary of the Security Council of the Republic of Armenia Armen Grigoryan met with Guo Shengkun, a Politburo member of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China, the Secretary of the Central Political and Legal Affairs Commission.
During the meeting the parties underlined the rich historic experience of...
18 / 06 / 2019
Congratulatory message
Today, Secretary of the Security Council Armen Grigoryan sent a congratulatory message to Secretary of the Security Council of the Russian Federation Nikolai Patrushev.
The message states, in part:
“Honorable Nikolai Platonovich
Accept my heartfelt congratulations on the occasion of the State Holiday of the Russian Federa...
12 / 06 / 2019
Announcement
On June 17-20, Secretary of the Security Council Armen Grigoryan will be in Ufa, the Russian Federation, to participate in the 10th annual meeting of high-ranking security officials.
12 / 06 / 2019
Secretary of the Security Council received the delegation headed by UN Resident Coordinator Shombi Sharp
Today, Secretary of the Security Council Armen Grigoryan received the delegation headed by UN Resident Coordinator Shombi Sharp.
During the meeting, the sides discussed the rich experience of joint activities done in the past and exchanged views on possible cooperation in the implementation of reforms in the fields of police,...
10 / 06 / 2019
Transition experience exchange between Romania and Armenia
Within the framework of the Transition experience exchange between Romania and Armenia program organized by the Caucasus Institute from May 29 to June 5 of this year the Armenian delegation visited Romania. Head of the Department of Democratic Institutions of the SC Office Ashkhen Beglaryan was also a member of the delegation....
05 / 06 / 2019
The guest of the program "An interview with Karlen Aslanyan" is Secretary of the Security Council Armen Grigoryan
“Azatutyun TV”- What questions should the investigative commission on the April war answer to? The former authorities have already started to say that they could not imagine a better gift for Azerbaijan than discussing in our country why and in what circumstances that war took place.
Grigoryan- Talking about the own problems...
30 / 05 / 2019
Congratulatory message
Due to the persistence, unity, collective will and dedication shown by our people on May 28, 1918, our age-old dream of restoring independent statehood came true.
May victories prior to the independence demonstrated that not only we can but also we have to care for our own security by our own strength and only in that case w...
28 / 05 / 2019
A meeting with the representatives of the analytical organizations
Today, Secretary of the Security Council Armen Grigoryan met with the representatives of the state and private analytical organizations in Washington at the headquarter of the German Marshall Fund.
During the meeting the Secretary presented the revolutionary and post-revolutionary processes in Armenia, the recent developments...
21 / 05 / 2019
Secretary Grigoryan gave an interview to the "Voice of America" news agency
Today, the "Voice of America" news agency hosted Secretary of the Security Council Armen Grigoryan where he gave an interview.
20 / 05 / 2019
A meeting with the Armenian expert community
Secretary of the Security Council Armen Grigoryan held a meeting with the Armenian expert community at the Armenian Embassy in the United States.
During the meeting the participants discussed a number of issues related to the development of the Armenian - American relations, as well as the geopolitical and political issues.
19 / 05 / 2019
Working meetings in Washington
Today, Secretary of the Security Council Armen Grigoryan visited headquarter of the Armenian National Committee of America and met with the management staff of the organization during his working visit to the United States.
At the start of the meeting Armen Grigoryan presented the details of his working visit, the meetings he...
19 / 05 / 2019
Secretary of the Security Council participated in the 4th annual “Innovate Armenia” festival
Today, Secretary of the Security Council Armen Grigoryan participated in the 4th annual “Innovate Armenia” festival in Los Angeles, USA.
During the festival Secretary Grigoryan made a speech about the post-revolutionary processes in Armenia, the political changes, the achievements recorded so far, the security content in Arme...
18 / 05 / 2019
A lecture at the University of California, Los Angeles
On May 17, Secretary of the Security Council Armen Grigoryan delivered a lecture entitled "Revolution, democracy and security" at the University of California, Los Angeles.
During the lecture the secretary presented the current security situation in Armenia, as well as the details of the revolutionary and post-revolutionary p...
17 / 05 / 2019
A working meeting with President of the Brazilian Space Agency Carlos de Moura
Today, Secretary of the Security Council Armen Grigoryan met with President of the Brazilian Space Agency Carlos de Moura at the administrative complex of the Aerospace Corporation in Los Angeles.
During the meeting Secretary Grigoryan presented the ongoing activities towards the development of the legislation and program of...
16 / 05 / 2019
The Secretary of the Security Council participated in the 10th annual conference on "Development of Space Security"
On May 16, 2019, Secretary of the Security Council Armen Grigoryan participated in the 10th annual conference on "Development of Space Security" at the administrative complex of the Aerospace Corporation in Los Angeles under the motto "Strengthening security". During the conference Grigoryan delivered a speech entitled "The spir...
16 / 05 / 2019
The secretary of the Security Council met with Special Assistant to President of the USA Donald Trump and Senior Director for European and Russian Affairs on the National Security Council of the USA Fiona Hill
Secretary of the Security Council Armen Grigoryan's working visit to the United States of America has kicked off.
The secretary of the Security Council Armen Grigoryan met with Special Assistant to President of the USA Donald Trump and Senior Director for European and Russian Affairs on the National Security Council of the US...
15 / 05 / 2019
The Secretary of the Security Council hosted the delegation of the “Global Leadership Foundation”
Today, Secretary of the Security Council Armen Grigoryan hosted the delegation which comprises of the United States Ambassador to UN in 1989-1992 Thomas Pickering, former President of Switzerland Micheline Calmy-Rey, UN Under-Secretary-General for Peacekeeping Operations from 2011 to 2017 Hervé Ladsous as well as the Foundation...
13 / 05 / 2019
A meeting with the delegation of the “Dassault Systèmes” company
Today, Secretary of the Security Council Armen Grigoryan received first Vice President Christian Nardin and Senior Director for Academic Programs Xavier Fouger from one of the world's leading companies, the French company “Dassault Systèmes”.
At the start of the meeting the Secretary of the Security Council welcomed the guests...
11 / 05 / 2019
A visit to the front line
Today, Secretary of the Security Council Armen Grigoryan participated in the events dedicated to the May triple holiday in Stepanakert as a part of the delegation headed by Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan after which he went to the front line.
The details of the technical and household saturation of the lines were presented to...
09 / 05 / 2019
Congratulatory message
Today, Secretary of the Security Council Armen Grigoryan sent a congratulatory message to Secretary of the Security Council of the Russian Federation Nikolai Patrushev.
The message states, in part:
«Honorable Nikolai Platonovich
I cordially congratulate you on Victory Day in the Great Patriotic War, which is celebrated...
09 / 05 / 2019
Congratulatory message
Secretary of the Security Council Armen Grigoryan's congratulatory message dedicated to the May triple holiday.
Dear compatriots,
I congratulate all of us on the May triple holiday. Indeed, the liberation of Shushi is one of the glorious pages of our history. The "Wedding in the Mountains" operation is a brilliant example...
09 / 05 / 2019
Congratulatory message
Today Secretary of the Security Council of Armenia Armen Grigoryan sent a congratulatory message to the Secretary of the National Security Council of Georgia Giorgi Gakharia.
The message states, in part:
«Honorable Mr. Gakharia,
Please, accept my congratulations on your appointment as the Secretary of the National Secur...
07 / 05 / 2019
Letter of condolences
The Secretary of the Security Council Armen Grigoryan has sent a letter of condolences to The Secretary of the Security Council of the Russian Federation Nikolai Patrushev.
The letter reads as follows:
«Dear Nikolai Platonovich,
I extend my deepest condolences on the crash of the Sukhoi Superjet 100 performing flight SU...
06 / 05 / 2019
Secretary of the Security Council Armen Grigoryan's working visit to Stepanakert
At the invitation of the President of the Republic of Artsakh, on April 29, Secretary of the Security Council of the Republic of Armenia Armen Grigoryan met with President Bako Sahakyan in Stepanakert. During the meeting the participants discussed a wide range of issues related to the interaction of the two Armenian states in th...
02 / 05 / 2019
The third meeting with the expert community
Today, Secretary of the Security Council Armen Grigoryan again met with the representatives of the expert community within the frameworks of the development of a new national security strategy.
Arman Navasardyan, Armen Vardanyan, Garik Keryan, Gor Petrosyan, Laura Simonyan, Hranush Kharatyan, Mariam Avagyan, Mikayel Yalanuzya...
22 / 04 / 2019
We should not rule out the fact that there will be a moment when Pashinyan will directly address the people of Azerbaijan
“We should not rule out the fact that there will be a moment when Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan will directly address the people of Azerbaijan” stated Secretary of the Security Council Armen Grigoryan during the program "Sunday analysis of the developments of last week with Hrair Tamrazyan”.
Grigoryan emphasized that the envir...
15 / 04 / 2019
The SC Secretary visited the Military Aviation University named after Armenak Khanperiants
Today the SC Secretary Armen Grigoryan visited the Military Aviation University named after Armenak Khanperiants. The visit was cognitive and was held at the invitation of head of the University Major General Daniel Balayan.
During the visit, a meeting was held with the University Command, then a tour of the University was or...
12 / 04 / 2019
Armenia: Window to the Space
On April 1-12, the 58th session of the Legal Subcommittee of the UN Committee on the Peaceful Uses of Outer Space (UNOOSA) took place in Vienna, in which Avet Poghosyan, Advisor to the Secretary of the Security Council of the Republic of Armenia took part.
At the session A. Poghosyan made a report, presented the discussed ver...
10 / 04 / 2019
The second meeting with the expert community
Today, Secretary of the Security Council Armen Grigoryan again met with the representatives of the expert community within the frameworks of the development of a new national security strategy.
Alen Ghevondyan, Artur Atanesyan, Armen Petrosyan, Armine Adibekyan, Gohar Iskandaryan, Larisa Alaverdyan, Levon Hovsepyan, Manvel Sarg...
09 / 04 / 2019
A meeting with the expert community
Today, Secretary of the Security Council Armen Grigoryan met with the representatives of the expert community within the frameworks of the development of a new national security strategy. Ruben Safrastyan, Araks Pashayan, Ashot Movsisyan, Hrant Ter-Abrahamyan, Vardan Atoyan, Johnny Melikyan, Leonid Nersisyan, Ruben Mehrabyan and...
08 / 04 / 2019
Armen Grigoryan: New strategy will form new mentality
The primary issue is Artsakh’s participation in the peace talks. Other important components of our stance are the provision of security for Artsakh and the status of Artsakh. The latter is a matter of principle for us as much as the security.
04 / 04 / 2019
A telegram of condolence
Today, Secretary of the Security Council Armen Grigoryan sent a letter of condolence to Assistant to the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Secretary of the Security Council Kalmukhanbet Kasimov. The telegram particularly states:
“Dear partner,
With deep sorrow I learned about the crash of the MI-8 military helicopter...
29 / 03 / 2019
Meeting at the SC Office
On March 25, 2019 a meeting was held at the Security Council Office between the Delegation of the European Monitoring Centre for Drugs and Drug Addiction (EMCDDA) and the representatives of the SC Office.
Welcoming the guests, the Head of the SC Office Armine Margaryan mentioned that the Security Council Office is ready to de...
25 / 03 / 2019
Congratulatory message
Today Secretary of the Security Council of Armenia Armen Grigoryan sent a congratulatory message to the To President of the Senate of the Parliament of the Republic of Kazakhstan D. N. Nazarbayeva.
The message states, in part:
«Dear Mrs. Nazarbayeva,
I cordially congratulate you on being elected as the President of the Sena...
21 / 03 / 2019
Congratulatory message
Today Secretary of the Security Council of Armenia Armen Grigoryan sent a congratulatory message to the Secretary of the Security Council of Tajikistan Mahmadali Mahmadullo Vatanzoda.
The message states, in part:
«Dear Mahmadali Mahmadullo,
I congratulate you on your appointment as the Secretary of the Security Council...
21 / 03 / 2019
“Herankar” 2019.03.21
Secretary of the Security Council of Armenia Armen Grigoryan was hosted at the "Herankar" pavilion at Shant TV.
21 / 03 / 2019
“News 60 Minutes” 14.03.2019
An interview with Secretary of the Security Council Armen Grigoryan.
14 / 03 / 2019
Nikol Pashinyan, Bako Sahakyan co-chair joint meeting of Security Councils of Armenia and Artsakh
Co-chaired by Prime Minister of the Republic of Armenia Nikol Pashinyan and Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan, the Security Councils of Armenia and Artsakh held a joint session in Stepanakert. The agenda featured the joint assessment of the current situation in the Nagorno-Karabakh peace process and the outline of coordin...
12 / 03 / 2019
Secretary of the Security Council Armen Grigoryan gave an interview to "Factor.am"
Today, Secretary of the Security Council Armen Grigoryan gave an interview to "Factor.am". He spoke about the various issues of the internal and external security, the preparatory activities for the development of a new national security strategy, the accomplished and preparatory work.
07 / 03 / 2019
The Head of the Department of Democratic Institutions of the SC Office delivered a lecture
From February 26 to March 1, Head of the Department of Democratic Institutions of the SC Office, Doctor of Political Sciences Ashkhen Beglaryan delivered a lecture for the civil servants of Artsakh in Stepanakert. The training course was organized by the Caucasus Institute. The aim of the training course was to develop the skill...
02 / 03 / 2019
Secretary of the Security Council received Paul Remi, the vice president and regional director of “THALES Group
Today, the Secretary of the Security Council received Paul Remi, the vice president and regional director of “THALES Group”.
The Secretary of the Security Council presented the activities towards providing cybersecurity, legislative regulations on the peaceful use of outer space and the launch of the Armenian space program.
P...
27 / 02 / 2019
The SC Secretary received a delegation headed by Olga Oliker, Program Director for Europe and Central Asia of the "International Crisis Group" Transnational NGO
On February 25 the SC Secretary of the RA received a delegation headed by Olga Oliker, Program Director for Europe and Central Asia of the "International Crisis Group" Transnational NGO.
The delegates presented the activity and ongoing projects in the region of the "International Crisis Group" transnational NGO. The SC Secretar...
27 / 02 / 2019
The 56th session of the Scientific and Technical Subcommittee of the the United Nations Office for Outer Space Affairs (UNOOSA) took place in Vienna
The 56th session of the Scientific and Technical Subcommittee of the the United Nations Office for Outer Space Affairs (UNOOSA) took place in Vienna on February 11-22, which was attended by Vahe Saratikyan, Head of the Information Policy and Cyber Security Division of the SC Office of the RA. During the session V.Saratikyan made...
22 / 02 / 2019
New appointment
Armine Margaryan was appointed the Head of the Security Council Office by the decision of the RA Prime Minister.
We present A. Margaryan's biography.
Armine Margaryan
She was born on October 31, 1979, Ararat, RA.
Education
• 2004-2007 - Diplomatic Academy of the Russian Foreign Ministry, Faculty of “World Economy”, Mosco...
21 / 02 / 2019
Congratulatory message
Today Secretary of the Security Council of Armenia Armen Grigoryan sent a congratulatory message to the Assistant to the President and Secretary of the Security Council of the Republic of Kazakhstan K. N. Kassymov
The message states, in part:
«Dear Kalmukhanbet Nurmukhanbetuly,
I congratulate you on your appo...
18 / 02 / 2019
The SC Secretary met with the Minister of Defence of the Republic of Artsakh, Major General Karen Abrahamyan, the SC Secretary Artsakh Vitaly Balasanyan, the director of the National Security Service, Colonel Samvel Shahramanyan
The Secretary of the Security Council met with the Minister of Defence of the Republic of Artsakh, commander of the Defense Army, Major General Karen Abrahamyan, the Secretary of the Security Council of Artsakh Vitaly Balasanyan, the director of the National Security Service, Colonel Samvel Shahramanyan. During the meeting a ref...
15 / 02 / 2019
Meetings in the Republic of Arcakh
At the invitation of the President of the Republic of Artsakh, the Secretary of the Security Council of the Republic of Armenia met with President Bako Sahakyan in Stepanakert. A wide range of issues related to the security of the two Armenian states was discussed during the meeting.
Then, the meetings with the President of the...
15 / 02 / 2019
“Or lratvakan”, 15․02․2019
Interview with SC Secretary Armen Grigoryan.
15 / 02 / 2019
SC Secretary Armen Grigoryan is in Artsakh
SC Secretary Armen Grigoryan is in Artsakh.
15 / 02 / 2019
A working meeting with the Head of the NATO Liaison Office Rosaria Puglisi
Today, the Secretary of the Security Council Armen Grigoryan received the Head of the NATO Liaison Office in the South Caucasus Rosaria Puglisi.
The sides exchanged views on issues related to the development of the National Security Strategy of the Republic of Armenia, transitional justice and implementation of institutional m...
14 / 02 / 2019
A meeting with the delegation of the Crisis Management Initiative
Today, the Secretary of the Security Council Armen Grigoryan received the representatives of the delegation of the Crisis Management Initiative.
The members of the delegation presented the Crisis Management Initiative's functioning and ongoing programs in the region.
The Secretary of the Security Council in his turn presented...
14 / 02 / 2019
A working meeting with the delegation of the Geneva Centre for the Democratic Control of Armed Forces
On February 12, the Secretary of the Security Council Armen Grigoryan received the delegation of the Geneva Centre for the Democratic Control of Armed Forces.
Welcoming the members of the delegation, the Secretary presented the functions of the Security Council and its Office at the same time highlighting the importance of the...
12 / 02 / 2019
“Yerkri Harcy”, 12.02.2019
"There is no consensus on the CSTO Secretary General's issue yet", Armen Grigoryan, “Yerkri Harcy”.
12 / 02 / 2019
OSCE delegation was held at the office of the Security Council
On February 11 2019, a working meeting with the OSCE delegation was held at the office of the Security Council during which a wide range of issues related to the democratic control of the security sector of the Republic of Armenia was discussed. Welcoming the participants, the advisor to the secretary of SC A. Margaryan presente...
11 / 02 / 2019
In Moscow the spokesperson of the secretary of the Security Council, Areg Kochinyan, participated in the roundtable discussion, headlined «Russia and Armenia in the new political realities»
On February 6 of this year, in Moscow, the capital of the Russian Federation, the spokesperson of the secretary of the Security Council, Areg Kochinyan, participated in the roundtable discussion, headlined «Russia and Armenia in the new political realities», which was organized by the «Dialogue» NGO and Russian Council of Intern...
02 / 02 / 2019
The SC Secretary received the chairman of the Standing Committee of RA NA on Defense and Security Andranik Kocharyan
Today, the Secretary of the Security Council Armen Grigoryan received the chairman of the Standing Committee of RA National Assembly on Defense and Security Andranik Kocharyan. Issues related to the participation of the National Assembly in the development of the RA National Security Strategy were discussed. The cooperation betw...
01 / 02 / 2019
Secretary of the Security Council delivered a speech on the occasion of the Day of Formation of the Armed Forces
On January 28, 2019, Armen Grigoryan, Secretary of the Security Council visited military unit N to congratulate and reward the personnel on the occasion of the 27-th anniversary of the Formation of RA Armed Forces. Here a full transcript of his speech, as delivered, during the solemn ceremony held at the military unit.
“Dist...
28 / 01 / 2019
The tribute was paid to the memory of the fallen heroes
Today, on the occasion of the 27th anniversary of the establishment of the Armenian Armed Forces a traditional visit to the Yerablur was organized. The tribute was paid to the memory of the fallen heroes who protected the independence and borders of the homeland at the cost of their lives.
28 / 01 / 2019
“Lurer”, 28.01.2019
SC Secretary Armen Grigoryan visited N military unit.
28 / 01 / 2019
Announcement for the voluntary work of a translator
The SC Office of the Prime Minister's Office of the Republic of Armenia announces the acceptance of the applications for the voluntary work of a translator.
Required qualifications and skills
- Higher education (and) or Master's program student
- Excellent knowledge of Armenian and Russian
- Excellent translation skills
-...
26 / 01 / 2019
“Sputnik Armenia”: an exclusive interview with Secretary of the Security Council Armen Grigoryan
The Armenian-Russian relations are at a very high level and are dynamically developing. Secretary of the Security Council of Armenia Armen Grigoryan told “Sputnik Armenia” in an exclusive interview. According to him, the approach of the Armenian government is clear: the Armenian-Russian federative relations will be continuous an...
17 / 01 / 2019
A Telephone Conversation Between the Secretaries of the Security Councils of the Republic of Armenia and Kazakhstan
On January 8, 2019, the Secretary of the Security Council Armen Grigoryan held a telephone conversation with the Assistant of the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Secretary of the Security Council Gabit Bayzhanov.
During the conversation, the parties exchanged views on the situation in Karaganda.
The Secretary of the S...
08 / 01 / 2019
New Year Message of the SC secretary
Proud citizens of the Republic of Armenia, my dear compatriots,
In a few hours the year of 2018 will become history.
The passing year became a new phase on the way of democratization and construction of statehood in Armenia. In the course of one year Armenia witnessed a velvet, non-violent revolution, unprecedented fair and tr...
31 / 12 / 2018
The Secretary of the Security Council Armen Grigoryan visited the line of contact
The Secretary of the Security Council Armen Grigoryan visited the line of contact to congratulate soldiers on the New Year and Christmas holidays. The Secretary wished soldiers endurance and health adding; "The security of our homeland begins with the service of each of you. The changes that have taken place in Armenia and are s...
31 / 12 / 2018
A visit to Yerablur
Today a visit to Yerablur took place according to the tradition ahead of New Year. Tribute was paid to the memory of the heroes who fell defending the independence and borders of the homeland.
28 / 12 / 2018
Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan holds Security Council meeting
On 21 December 2018 chaired by acting Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan, the Security Council held a regular meeting to discuss a wide range of security-related issues.
«We have to draw conclusions in connection with the developments in the security environment, as well as make appropriate decisions concerning our security strateg...
21 / 12 / 2018
The SC Secretary Awarded Some NSS Employees
On December 10, 2018, SC Secretary Armen Grigoryan, attended the ceremony dedicated to the centenary of the NS bodies in the Republic of Armenia and the Day of the NS Employee. The ceremony was held in the NSS administrative complex. The SC Secretary made a congratulatory speech and awarded some NSS employees with gratitude cert...
20 / 12 / 2018
Meeting with the Ambassador of India
On December 19, 2018, RA SC Secretary Armen Grigoryan, received the Extraordinary and Plenopotentiary Ambassador of the Republic of India to the Republic of Armenia Sangvan Yogeshvar.
Both parties mentioned the high level of political dialogue between the two countries.
They stated that it is extremely important to enlarge and...
19 / 12 / 2018
CivilNet: an interview with Tatul Hakobyan 27.12.2018
Secretary of the Security Council Armen Grigoryan touches upon the Armenia-Russia relations, the situation around the issue of the Secretary General of CSTO, Yerevan-Stepanakert cooperation, the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict and the security environment around Armenia after the April Revolution in an interview with Tatul Hakobyan at...
17 / 12 / 2018
“Aysor Irakanum”, 2018.12․13
The interview of SC Secretary Armen Grigoryan at the ''Aysor Irakanum" program pavilion
13 / 12 / 2018
Collaboration Memorandum
On December 13, 2018, the official ceremony of signing a collaboration memorandum between the RA SC Office and ASUE Research Centre “Amberd” was held at the SC office.
In his greeting SC Secretary Armen Grigoryan appreciated the establishment of practical ties between science and politics expressing hopes that the signing of th...
13 / 12 / 2018
RA SC Secretary Armen Grigoryan paid a working visit to the Republic of Artsakh
On November 30, 2018, RA SC Secretary Armen Grigoryan paid a working visit to the Republic of Artsakh. Within the framework of the visit Armen Grigoryan had meetings with President of the Republic of Artsakh Bako Sahakyan, SC Secretary Vitaly Balasanyan, Commander of the Defense Army Levon Mnatsakanyan, Head of the National Secu...
30 / 11 / 2018
Тhe Secretary of the Security Council delivered an opening speech at the international expert roundtable discussion
On November 26, 2018, the Secretary of the Security Council of the RA Armen Grigoryan delivered an opening speech on "Is 2018 a Breakthrough Year for the South Caucasus?" at the international expert roundtable discussion. The event was attended by Armenian and Russian scientists and experts.
26 / 11 / 2018
Meeting with the members of the "Restart" student initiative
On November 23, 2018, the Secretary of the Security Council met with the members of the "Restart" student initiative and delivered a lecture on the topic of "Security Architecture in Armenia."
23 / 11 / 2018
The working visit of SC Secretary Armen Grigoryan to Moscow on 22 November, 2018.
“Public Television's” reference to the working visit of the delegation headed by SC Secretary Armen Grigoryan to Moscow.
22 / 11 / 2018
Secretary of the Security Council Armen Grigoryan held a press conference at the embassy of the Republic of Armenia in Moscow
On November 22, 2018, the Secretary of the Security Council of the Republic of Armenia Armen Grigoryan held a press conference at the embassy of the Republic of Armenia in Moscow. During the press conference details of the visit of the delegation to Moscow headed by the Secretary were presented. The press conference was organize...
22 / 11 / 2018
Meeting with the members of the diplomatic staff
On November 22, 2018, the Secretary of the Security Council Armen Grigoryan, during his business trip to Moscow, visited the Embassy of the Republic of Armenia in Russian Federation, where he met with members of the diplomatic staff. During the meeting, the sides exchanged views on the current state of the Armenian-Russian bilat...
22 / 11 / 2018
Secretary of the Security Council of the Republic of Armenia Armen Grigoryan held a bilateral meeting with the Secretary of the Security Council of Russia Nikolay Patrushev
On November 21, 2018, the Secretary of the Security Council of the Republic of Armenia Armen Grigoryan held a bilateral meeting with the Secretary of the Security Council of Russia Nikolay Patrushev during his visit to the capital of the Russian Federation for participating in the next meeting of Secretaries of the CIS Security...
21 / 11 / 2018
RA SC Secretary Armen Grigoryan participated at the 6th meeting of the Secretaries of the CIS Security Councils in Moscow
On November 21, 2018, the Secretary of the Security Council of the Republic of Armenia Armen Grigoryan participated at the 6th meeting of the Secretaries of the CIS Security Councils in Moscow. The agenda of the meeting included issues of combating terrorism, its financing and biological security. According to the agenda, the Se...
21 / 11 / 2018
The SC Secretary participated in the symposium entitled “Digital Geopolitics: New Frontiers, Growth and National Security" in Rome
On November 14, 2018, the Secretary of the Security Council Armen Grigoryan, in the delegation headed by the President of the Republic of Armenia, participated in the symposium entitled “Digital Geopolitics: New Frontiers, Growth and National Security" in Rome.
The conference was attended by the Italian Defence Minister Elisab...
14 / 11 / 2018
Secretary of the Security Council of the Republic of Armenia Armen Grigoryan met with the leadership of “THALES”
On November 12, 2018, Secretary of the Security Council of the Republic of Armenia Armen Grigoryan, as part of the delegation headed by the President of the Republic of Armenia Armen Sargsyan, met with the leadership of one of the leading companies in the aerospace industry “THALES” headed by Vice President Rafael Eskenazi. issu...
12 / 11 / 2018
RA SC Secretary Armen Grigoryan met with the heads of some big French companies in Paris
On November 12, 2018, RA SC Secretary Armen Grigoryan, being a member of the delegation headed by RA President Armen Sargsyan, met with the heads of some big French companies in Paris. During the meetings issues of business atmosphere in Armenia, involvement of investments and making new business ties were discussed.
The SC Sec...
12 / 11 / 2018
RA SC Secretary Armen Grigoryan took part in the joint sitting of the Council of Ministers of Foreign Affairs, the Council of Ministers of Defense and the Council of SC Secretaries within the framework of CSTO
On November 8, 2018, In Astana, RA SC Secretary Armen Grigoryan took part in the joint sitting of the Council of Ministers of Foreign Affairs, the Council of Ministers of Defense and the Council of SC Secretaries within the framework of Collective Security Treaty Organisation.
The agenda of the sitting included problems concern...
08 / 11 / 2018
RA SC Secretary Armen Grigoryna visited Kazakhstan’t Aero-Space Committee
On November 7, 2018, RA SC Secretary Armen Grigoryna visited Kazakhstan’t Aero-Space Committee. During the visit Kazakhstan’s achievements in the sphere of peaceful space exploitation were introduced in detail to the Armenian side. Possibilities of bilateral collaboration in this sphere were discussed.
07 / 11 / 2018
A meeting was held between RA SC Secretary Armen Grigoryan and Chairman of RK Senate Permanent Commission of Defense Dariga Nazarbaeva
On November 7, 2018, a meeting was held between RA SC Secretary Armen Grigoryan and Chairman of RK Senate Permanent Commission of Defense Dariga Nazarbaeva. Both sides underlined the necessity of developing Armenian-Kazakh bilateral relations and deepening collaboration in the sphere of security. The SC Secretary tackled the cur...
07 / 11 / 2018
Working meeting was held between RA SC Secretary Armen Grigoryan and RK President’s Assistant – SC Secretary Gabit Baizhanov.
On November 7, 2018, at the seat of the President of Kazakhstan, a working meeting was held between RA SC Secretary Armen Grigoryan and RK President’s Assistant – SC Secretary Gabit Baizhanov. The parties mentioned with satisfaction the effectiveness of Armenian-Kazakh collaboration of the integration groups, particularly within...
07 / 11 / 2018
Urvagits TV show 2018.11.05
Interview of Secretary of the Security Council Armen Grigoryan at the Urvagits TV show
05 / 11 / 2018
SC Secretary Armen Grigoryan took part in the consultations held in Stepanakert
RA Acting Prime-Minister Nikol Pashinyan and President of Artsakh Bako Sahakyan discussed a number of problems concerning increase of the fighting efficiency of the defense army, military collaboration of Artsakh and Armenia, home and foreign policy of the two Armenian states, the situation along the frontier and co-operation in...
05 / 11 / 2018
The Secretary of the Security Council participated at the meeting with the Chairman of the Senate of the Republic of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev
On November 1, 2018, the Secretary of the Security Council of the Republic of Armenia Armen Grigoryan, as a member of the delegation headed by the President of the Republic of Armenia, participated at the meeting with the Chairman of the Senate of the Republic of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev organized by the MSC Core Group.
01 / 11 / 2018
The SC Secretary participated at the discussions on "Arms Control and Confidence Building Measures" and "Regional Conflicts" organized within the framework of the MSC Core Group
On November 1, 2018, the Secretary of the Security Council of the Republic of Armenia Armen Grigoryan participated at the discussions on "Arms Control and Confidence Building Measures" and "Regional Conflicts" organized within the framework of the MSC Core Group.
During the discussion, the Secretary made a speech and stressed t...
01 / 11 / 2018
The Secretary of the Security Council of RA Armen Grigoryan participated in the meeting with the OSCE Secretary General Thomas Graham
On October 31, 2018, the Secretary of the Security Council of the Republic of Armenia Armen Grigoryan, as a member of the delegation headed by the President of the Republic of Armenia, participated at the meeting with the OSCE Secretary General Thomas Graham organized by the MSC Core Group.
31 / 10 / 2018
Secretary of the Security Council of the Republic of Armenia participated in the discussion on the topic of "Transnational Security".
On October 31, 2018, the Secretary of the Security Council of the Republic of Armenia participated in the discussion of the MSC Core Group’s discussion on the topic of "Transnational Security".
31 / 10 / 2018
Secretary of the Security Council of the Republic of Armenia participated in the round table discussion of the MSC Core Group on the East-West relations
On October 31, 2018 Secretary of the Security Council of the Republic of Armenia Armen Grigoryan participated in the round table discussion of the MSC Core Group on the East-West relations. The opening speech was made by the President of Belarus Alexander Lukashenko and the discussion was chaired by the Chairman of the Munich Se...
31 / 10 / 2018
SC Secretary visited the “Wargaming” company
On October 31, 2018, the Secretary of the Security Council, as the member of the delegation headed by the President of the Republic of Armenia, visited the computer game developer company “Wargaming”, which is known as the developer of the “World of Tanks” game.
The leadership of the company presented directions of its activity...
31 / 10 / 2018
The SC Secretary participated in the discussion on the subject of the "Minsk Process"
On October 31, 2018, the Secretary of the Security Council of the Republic of Armenia Armen Grigoryan participated in the discussion of the MSC Core Group on the subject of the "Minsk Process".
31 / 10 / 2018
A bilateral meeting of the SC Secretary of RA and the SC State Secretary of the Republic of Belarus Stanislav Zas took place in Minsk
On October 30, 2018, a bilateral meeting of the Secretary of the Security Council of the Republic of Armenia Armen Grigoryan and the State Secretary of the Security Council of the Republic of Belarus Stanislav Vasilyevich Zas took place in Minsk. During the meeting issues of bilateral cooperation in the field of security were di...
30 / 10 / 2018
SC secretary participated in the official supper organized with the Armenian community in Belarus
On October 29, 2018, as a member of the delegation headed by President Armen Sargsyan, SC secretary participated in the official supper organized with the Armenian community in Belarus. Problems concerning the local Armenian community were discussed. Secretary dwelt upon the political processes in post-revolutionary Armenia as w...
29 / 10 / 2018
An interview with Karlen Aslanyan
An interview with Karlen Aslanyan; Armen Grigoryan 26.10.2018
26 / 10 / 2018
The US President’s Security Counselor’s meeting at the RA NSC office
The meeting of the US President’s Counselor on National Security at the RA NSC office
On October 25, 2018, RA NSC Secretary Armen Grigoryan, Acting Minister of Defense David Tonoyan and Acting Minister of Foreign Affairs Zohrab Mnatsakanyan met with John Bolton, US President’s Counselor on National Security, at RA NSC office. G...
25 / 10 / 2018
John Bolton, National Security Counselor of the US President, arrived in Armenia
On October 24, 2018m, John Bolton, National Security Counselor of the US President, arrived in Armenia. He is going to meet with the Acting Prime-Minister Nikol Pashinyan, NSC Secretary Armen Grigoryan, Acting RA Defense Minister David Tonoyan and Acting Foreign Affairs Minister Zohrab Mnatsakanyan.
A wide range of bilateral pr...
24 / 10 / 2018
SC Secretary received the US President's Advisor on Cybersecurity issues, Rudolph Giuliani, who was on a private visit in Armenia
On October 22, 2018, Secretary of the Security Council Armen Grigoryan received the US President's Advisor on Cybersecurity issues, former New York city mayor Rudolph Giuliani, who was on a private visit in Armenia on the invitation of the President of the Union of Armenians of Russia Ara Abrahamyan.
During the meeting, at the...
22 / 10 / 2018
A Meeting with the Heads of the Military-Production Enterprises
On October 19, 2018, at the office of the Security Council SC Secretary Armen Grigoryan had a meeting with the heads of the military-production enterprises and Avetik Keobyan, Chairman of the RA Military-Production Committee of the Ministry of Defense. During the meeting the current situation in the sphere and prospects of solvi...
19 / 10 / 2018
Aznavour was a personality of an exceptional talent
Aznavour was a personality of an exceptional talent. He was not only a talented singer but also a bright personality. Combining the Armenian, French, and the worldwide culture, he has brought cultural achievements of humanity to a new height.
Aznavour was not only a good singer, man and a patriot, but also an individual with a...
02 / 10 / 2018
The secretary of the RA Security Council received the ambassador of the People's Republic of China to Armenia Mr. Tian Erlong
On October 1, 2018 the secretary of the RA Security Council received the ambassador of the People's Republic of China to Armenia Mr. Tian Erlong.
The secretary and Ambassador Erlong discussed a range of issues related to interdepartmental, interstate, economic as well as humanitarian cooperation at the same time pointing out th...
01 / 10 / 2018
The Secretary of the Security Council received the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the USA to Armenia Richard Mills
On October 1, 2018, the Secretary of the Security Council received the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the USA to Armenia Richard Mills. This was the last meeting of this kind, because of the ambassador Mills’ term expiration. Issues of the RA-USA bilateral interest were discussed. At the end of the meeting, the...
01 / 10 / 2018
The interests of Armenia are closely connected with Russia and we are stemming from them
Secretary of the Security Council of the Republic of Armenia Armen Grigoryan talked about his activities, the cooperation within CSTO, the work with the Russian counterparts, the fight against corruption and the universe in an interview with Russian “Noah’s Ark” newspaper.
30 / 09 / 2018
Artsakh should get a decisive vote on resolving the conflict
Interview with the Secretary of the Security Council of the Republic of Armenia Armen Grigoryan
29 / 09 / 2018
SC Secretary Armen Grigoryan sent of telegram of condolence to Iran’s NSSC Secretary Ali Shamkhani
On September 22, 2018, SC Secretary Armen Grigoryan sent of telegram of condolence to Iran’s NSSC Secretary Ali Shamkhani in connection with the terror attach in the town of Ahvaz in Iran.
“Dear Mr. Shamkhani, accept my deep condolences in connection with the death of tens of Iranians as a result of the terror act in Ahvaz toda...
22 / 09 / 2018
Congratulation on 27th Anniversary of Independence of the Republic of Armenia
Dear compatriots, with great pride I am sending my congratulations to the whole Armenian people on the occasion of our most valuable achievement, the 27th Anniversary of Independence of the Republic of Armenia.
I am confident that every Armenian, in any part of the world, is filled with deference to the Armenian soldier, for ow...
21 / 09 / 2018
Secretary of the Security Council held an open lecture at the American University of Armenia
On September 20, 2018, Secretary of the Security Council held an open lecture on "Freedom, Independence, and Security" at the American University of Armenia. The lecture was followed by Q and A session with the university lecturers, students, and guests.
The event was dedicated to Independence Day.
20 / 09 / 2018
The Secretary of the Security Council, participated in the opening ceremony of the symposium dedicated to the 110th anniversary of Victor Hambarzumyan at the National Academy of Sciences
On September 17, 2018, Armen Grigoryan, the Secretary of the Security Council, participated in the opening ceremony of the symposium dedicated to the 110th anniversary of Victor Hambarzumyan at the National Academy of Sciences. The symposium had the heading “Unstable Phenomena and the Origin of the Universe”.
In his speech the...
17 / 09 / 2018
The Prime Minister of the Republic of Armenia convened a Security Council Conventional Meeting
Today the RA Prime Minister, Chairman of the Security Council of Armenia Nikol Pashinyan, held a regular session of the Security Council within the framework of the "Shant-2018" military exercises.
The Prime Minister presented the scenario of the exercises, the situation around the Republic of Armenia, and then got acquainted w...
11 / 09 / 2018
Secretary of the Security Council had a working meeting with the Ambassador of the Republic of Armenia to the Republic of Austria
On September 10, 2018, the Secretary of the Security Council had a working meeting with the Ambassador of the Republic of Armenia to the Republic of Austria, Head of the Mission of the Republic of Armenia to the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE) Arman Kirakosyan.
During the meeting, a number of issues...
10 / 09 / 2018
Secretary of the Security Council and the Head of the National Security Service visited the "Zvartnots" airport
On September 8, 2018, Secretary of the Security Council Armen Grigoryan and the Head of the National Security Service Arthur Vanetsyan visited the Zvartnots airport to get acquainted with the technical equipment of the airport security system and the work of the staff.
Accompanied by the airport director Marcelo Wende, a tour...
08 / 09 / 2018
Secretary of the Security Council attended the parade on the occasion of the Day of the Employee of RA Ministry of Emergency Situations
On September 4, 2018, the Secretary of the Security Council attended the parade on the occasion of the Day of the Employee of RA Ministry of Emergency Situations. The parade was held on the square of the Ministry. Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan, members of the Security Council, high officials as well as representatives of the Di...
04 / 09 / 2018
Secretary of the Security Council participated in the events dedicated to the 27th anniversary of the Artsakh Republic independence in Stepanakert
On September 2, 2018, Secretary of the Security Council Armen Grigoryan participated in the events dedicated to the 27th anniversary of the Artsakh Republic independence in Stepanakert and met with the President of the Artsakh Republic Bako Sahakyan.
Issues related to the cooperation of the two countries in the security sphere...
02 / 09 / 2018
The speech of the Secretary of National Security Council in connection with September 1, at the Armenian-Russian (Slavonic) University
“Dear Mr. Rector, Your Excellency Mr. Ambassador, dear teachers and students,
I wish to congratulate everybody on the occasion of the Day of Knowledge and the beginning of the new academic year. I am sure that each of you appreciates the day with a particular inspiration, for knowledge and science occupy a special place in our...
01 / 09 / 2018
Secretary of the Security Council received Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Georgia to Armenia Giorgi Saganelidze
On August 31, 2018, Secretary of the Security Council Armen Grigoryan received Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Georgia to the Republic of Armenia Giorgi Saganelidze.
Greeting the guest, the Secretary highly appreciated the solid foundation and rich history of cooperation between the two countries in various fiel...
31 / 08 / 2018
Secretary of the Security Council Armen Grigoryan, accompanied by the Chief of Police Valery Osipyan, visited the borderline
On August 28, 2018, Secretary of the Security Council Armen Grigoryan, accompanied by the Chief of Police Valery Osipyan, visited Tavush region to get acquainted with the process, conditions and problems of police troops replacing conscripts and serving on the border.
The Secretary accompanied by the military leadership was a...
28 / 08 / 2018
The Secretary of the Security Council delivered a lecture at the opening of preparatory phase of the "Shant -2018" military command and staff exercise.
On August 27, 2018, at the RA Ministry of Defense administrative building, the Secretary of the Security Council Armen Grigoryan delivered a lecture for officials of the RA state and territorial administration, local self-government bodies at the opening of preparatory phase of the "Shant -2018" military command and staff exerci...
27 / 08 / 2018
Secretary of the Security Council Armen Grigoryan visited the Byurakan Astronomical observatory named after Victor Hambardzumyan
On August 21, 2018, the Secretary of the Security Council Armen Grigoryan visited the Byurakan Astronomical observatory named after Victor Hambardzumyan. During the visit, the Secretary met with Areg Mikayelyan, the Director of the South-West and Central Asia Region of the International Astronomical Union.
During the meeting, M...
21 / 08 / 2018
Secretary of the Security Council Armen Grigoryan received the Ambassador of Kazakhstan to the Republic of Armenia, Timur Urzayev
On August 20, 2018, by the initiative of Kazakhstan, the Secretary of the Security Council Armen Grigoryan received the Ambassador of Kazakhstan to the Republic of Armenia, Timur Urzayev.
Issues related to bilateral cooperation as well as cooperation within the CSTO were discussed. The sides highlighted importance of the role o...
20 / 08 / 2018
Secretary of the Security Council Mr. Armen Grigoryan visited the Homeland Defender’s Rehabilitation Center
Today Secretary of the Security Council Mr. Armen Grigoryan visited the Homeland Defender’s Rehabilitation Center and met with the young people recovering in the center. Armen Grigoryan was accompanied by the YSMU rector Armen Muradyan and director of the center Haykuhi Minasyan walked around the rehabilitation center and got ac...
10 / 08 / 2018
Secretary of the Security Council Mr. Armen Grigoryan received Mr. Seyyed Kazem Sajjad, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the IRI
Today Secretary of the Security Council Mr. Armen Grigoryan received Mr. Seyyed Kazem Sajjad, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Islamic Republic of Iran to Armenia at the Security Council office.
During the warm and friendly meeting Armen Grigoryan noted that Armenia and the Islamic Republic of Iran had prove...
09 / 08 / 2018
Secretary of the Security Council Mr. Armen Grigoryan held a meeting with the Minister of Diaspora Mr. Mkhitar Hayrapetyan
Today Secretary of the Security Council Mr. Armen Grigoryan held a meeting with the Minister of Diaspora Mr. Mkhitar Hayrapetyan, Deputy Minister Mr. Aramayis Grigoryan, Mr. Babken Ter-Grigoryan and Mr. Davit Sargsyan at the Security Council office.
During the meeting they discussed a number of issues related to the Diaspora's...
09 / 08 / 2018
Secretary of the Security Council Mr. Armen Grigoryan visited the “Dasaran” Educational Center
Today Secretary of the Security Council Mr. Armen Grigoryan visited the “Dasaran” Educational Center. Armen Grigoryan got acquainted with the functions and team of educational center during the tour organized by the “Dasaran” staff.
The tour was followed by a presentation about the center, during which Armen Grigoryan got acqua...
02 / 08 / 2018
High-level meeting was held towards the interdepartmental working group on biosafety and livelihood
Today, a high-level meeting was held towards the interdepartmental working group on biosafety and livelihood, attended by RA Minister of Foreign Affairs Zohrab Mnatsakanyan, National Security Service Director Arthur Vanetsyan, Minister of Healthcare Arsen Torosyan, Minister of Agriculture Artur Khachatryan and field responsible...
01 / 08 / 2018
Ceremony of awarding the graduates of the military - educational institutions
Today Secretary of the Security Council Armen Grigoryan participated in the solemn ceremony of awarding the 2017-2018 academic year graduates of the military - educational institutions in Armenia and abroad at the administrative complex of the Ministry of Defense.
Prime Minister of the Republic of Armenia Nikol Pashinyan, Minis...
25 / 07 / 2018
Armenia and Russia. Reality, Challenges and Opportunities
Today Armen Grigoryan, Secretary of the Security Council welcomed the participants of the conference named “Armenia and Russia. Reality, Challenges and Opportunities” organized by “The Armenian Interest” analytical center.
20 / 07 / 2018
Secretary of the Security Council held a meeting with Andrey Sushentsov, Russian political scientist - international relations expert
Today Armen Grigoryan, Secretary of the Security Council held a meeting with Andrey Sushentsov, Russian political scientist - international relations expert, program director of the Russian “Development and Support” of “Valdai” Club Foundation, PhD in Political Sciences. Mr. Sushentsov had arrived to Armenia to participate in th...
20 / 07 / 2018
Secretary of the Security Council held a meeting with Stanislav Ivanov, the leading researcher at the Scientific Council adjunct to the RF Security Council
Today Armen Grigoryan, Secretary of the Security Council held a meeting with Stanislav Ivanov, the leading researcher at the Scientific Council adjunct to the RF Security Council and the National Center for World Economy and International Relations of RF Academy of Sciences.
Ivanov had arrived in Armenia to participate in the...
19 / 07 / 2018
“Country's Issue” 16.07.2018
“We must be sovereign and we will be accepted like that” Armen Grigoryan, “Country's Issue”
16 / 07 / 2018
“Off the Agenda” 2018.07.13
“Off the Agenda” Program hosts Secretary of the Security Council of the Republic of Armenia Armen Grigoryan.
13 / 07 / 2018
Secretary of the Security Council Armen Grigoryan today met with lieutenant-general Levon Mnatsakanyan, Commander of the Defense Army
Secretary of the Security Council Armen Grigoryan today met with lieutenant-general Levon Mnatsakanyan, Commander of the Defense Army.
During the working meeting they discussed a number of issues related to the security of the Republic of Artsakh, replenishment of armament of the Defence Army and modernization of military infr...
13 / 07 / 2018
Security Council Armen Grigoryan today met with Vahram Balayan, National Assembly Vice President of the Artsakh Republic.
Secretary of the Security Council Armen Grigoryan today met with Vahram Balayan, National Assembly Vice President and the representatives of a number of parliamentary factions in the National Assembly of the Artsakh Republic.
During the meeting they discussed a wide range of issues related to the security of the Artsakh Republi...
13 / 07 / 2018
Today SC secretary had a working meeting with the President of the Artsakh Republic.
Today SC secretary Armen Grigoryan had a working meeting with Bako Sahakyan, President of the Artsakh Republic. They discussed security issues related to cooperation between the two Armenian states.
Vitaly Balasanyan, Secretary of the Security Council of the Republic of Artsakh and other officials participated in the meeting.
12 / 07 / 2018
Armen Grigoryan had a working visit to the Republic of Artsakh
Today Secretary of the Security Council Armen Grigoryan had a working visit to the Republic of Artsakh. Armen Grigoryan and Vitaly Balasanyan, Secretary of the Security Council of the Republic of Artsakh were on the frontline. They discussed military service issues with officer staff and soldiers.
“Providing armament to the ar...
12 / 07 / 2018
"Hraparakum" TV program 2018.07.10
Secretary of the Security Council of the Republic of Armenia Armen Grigoryan's visit to Moscow
10 / 07 / 2018
Мeeting with Richard Mills, US Ambassador to Armenia
Secretary of the Security Council Armen Grigoryan today had a meeting with Richard Mills, US Ambassador to Armenia. They talked about important security challenges. In particular, they addressed the issues of corruption and economic development.
Ambassador Mills noted that the United States continued to support the OSCE Minsk...
10 / 07 / 2018
Working meeting with Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland to Armenia
Secretary of the Security Council Armen Grigoryan today held a working meeting with Mrs. Judith Margaret Farnworth, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland to Armenia. Both sides highlighted the role of the RA Security Council in the country's sustainable developme...
10 / 07 / 2018
Secretary of the Security Council Armen Grigoryan had a working meeting in Moscow with the representatives of the “DIALOG” organization
Today Secretary of the Security Council Armen Grigoryan had a working meeting in Moscow with the representatives of the “DIALOG” organization.
Yuri Navoyan, the chairman of the “DIALOG” organization presented the directions of the organization's activities aimed at development of the Armenian-Russian relations through public d...
09 / 07 / 2018
The Secretaries of the Security Council of the Republic of Armenia and the Russian Federation discussed the cooperation agenda 2018.07.07
Armenian Public TV's reference to Secretary of the Security Council of Armenia Armen Grigoryan's working visit to Moscow.
07 / 07 / 2018
Meeting with Yuri Khachaturov
Today secretary of the Security Council Armen Grigoryan held a meeting with Yuri Khachaturov, the Secretary-General of the Collective Security Treaty Organization (CSTO). They discussed CSTO and Security Council cooperation and security issues.
07 / 07 / 2018
Speech of the SC Secretary Armen Grigoryan at the Armenian Embassy in Russia
Dear Compatriots,
Representatives of foreign delegations, Your Excellency Mr. Ambassador,
I am extremely glad to be here today. The atmosphere is very warm and friendly. This is my first working visit to the Russian Federation as SC Secretary. Today before being received here I met SC Secretary of the Russian Federation Ni...
06 / 07 / 2018
Secretary of the Security Council held a meeting with his Russian counterpart Nikolai Patrushev
July 6 2018 Armen Grigoryan, Secretary of the Security Council held a meeting with his Russian counterpart Nikolai Patrushev. They discussed bilateral and multilateral cooperation as well as a wide range of security issues.
Both sides reaffirmed commitment and strengthening the continuity of relations between the two countries...
06 / 07 / 2018
Мeeting with the members of the Armenian "MGIMO" Alumni Club
Today SC secretary held a meeting with the members of the Armenian MGIMO (Moscow State University of State Relations) Alumni Club. The Armenian specialists expressed their willingness to participate in every initiative undertaken in the homeland that were of interests of the Armenian people and the statehood.
05 / 07 / 2018
Working visit to the capital of the Russian Federation
Today secretary of the Security Council Armen Grigoryan is having a working visit to the capital of the Russian Federation. The agenda of the Moscow meeting is full. At present, Armen Grigoryan is attending informal dinner by the Russian political scientists. They discuss issues of common interest.
05 / 07 / 2018
Meeting with the director at the Byurakan Astrophysical Observatory
Today secretary of the Security Council Armen Grigoryan received Areg Mickaelian, director at the Byurakan Astrophysical Observatory named after V. Hambardzumyan. Mr. Mickaelian presented a number of local and regional projects implemented by the Institute, which were related to astrophysics. According to Armen Grigoryan the dev...
04 / 07 / 2018
Working meeting with the EU Ambassador to Armenia
Today secretary of the Security Council Armen Grigoryan held a working meeting with the EU Ambassador to Armenia Pyotr Svitalski at the Security Council Office. Armen Grigoryan emphasized that based on the rich experience and partnership of Armenia-EU cooperation, Armenia is ready to continue to strengthen the cooperation with t...
04 / 07 / 2018
Meeting with the newly appointed Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Russian Federation to the Republic of Armenia
Today secretary of the Security Council Armen Grigoryan received Sergei Pavlovich Kopyrkin, the newly appointed Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Russian Federation to the Republic of Armenia at the Security Council Office. During the meeting, the sides reaffirmed the high level of trust in the Armenian-Russian...
03 / 07 / 2018
"Youth for Freedom and Democracy"
Today secretary of the Security Council Armen Grigoryan participated in the youth regional conference on "Youth for Freedom and Democracy". The range of topics was broad: the peculiarities of the role of youth in internal political events, as well as in monitoring and oversight of central and local authorities.
In his speech, A...
02 / 07 / 2018
Meeting with Lieutenant-General Norat Ter-Grigoriants
On June 29, 2018 Secretary of the Security Council Armen Grigoryan received lieutenant general Norat Ter-Grigoryants. The general is one of the most experienced and trained military in our country's modern history. He made his greatest contribution to the formation of the National Army being one of the newly formed Armenian Army...
29 / 06 / 2018
Meeting with Armenian Ambassador to RF
On June 28, 2018 Secretary of the Security Council Armen Grigoryan received Vardan Toghanyan, the RA Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary to the Russian Federation. A wide range of issues related to the Armenian-Russian relations were discussed with Ambassador Toghanyan.
28 / 06 / 2018
Meeting with education industry representatives
On June 27, 2018 Secretary of the Security Council Armen Grigoryan received the representatives of the State Committee of Science of the RA Ministry of Science and Education and Barva Innovation Center Valeri Kirakosyan, Grigor Serobyan, Samvel Harutyunyan and Aram Vardanyan. Advisor to the RA Prime Minister Arsen Kharatyan also...
27 / 06 / 2018
Prime Minister of Armenia Nikol Pashinyan holds Security Council meeting
Chaired by Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan, the Security Council of the Republic of Armenia held today a regular meeting.
Addressing the Security Council members, the Prime Minister stated, in part: “I should note that unfortunately the security situation around Armenia has been deteriorated since our previous meeting. The rec...
25 / 06 / 2018
“Corruption is declared to be a challenge of the security of the country”; Secretary of the Security Council Armen Grigoryan
Question. – Do you consider your resources sufficient for the resolution of the whole problems if we view the security issue not only in the context of external challenges, but also as internal corruption, education, election?
Grigoryan. - In terms of political will, I can say that the will exists and the recent actions clearly...
20 / 06 / 2018
Buying SU-30CM: Armenia is considering options for now
The new Government and Ministry of Defense of the RA are intended to develop the direction of the military aviation and to this end various options are being considered.
20 / 06 / 2018
Working meeting RA Minister of Defense
On June 18, 2018 Davit Tonoyan, RA Minister of Defense and Armen Grigoryan, Secretary of the Security Council met at the administrative complex of the Ministry of Defense of the Republic of Armenia.
They discussed issues related to the situation in the front line, as well as issues related to the agenda of the coming session o...
19 / 06 / 2018
The first working meeting of the RA Security Council staff
June 18, 2018 Armen Grigoryan had his first working meeting of the RA Security Council staff.
During the meeting he highlighted each employee's contribution to the further sustainment and development of the system and urged his colleagues to be initiators in their professional activities․
Armen Grigoryan assured that the Secu...
18 / 06 / 2018
Working visit to the Republic of Artsakh
On June 16, 2018 Secretary of the Security Council Armen Grigoryan is in the delegation headed by Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan had a working visit to the Republic of Artsakh. After the opening ceremony of the newly-built church of Jartar community, they left for the front line. The leaders the RA and the Republic of Artsakh me...
16 / 06 / 2018
Meeting with the Ambassador of the Republic of Belarus
June 14, 2018 Armen Grigoryan, Secretary of the Security Council held a meeting with Igor Nazaruk, ambassador of Belarus to Armenia. Armen Grigoryan expressed his deep concern to the ambassador that Belarus, being a friendly country of Armenia, having partnership obligations, sells armament to Azerbaijan, thereby contributing to...
14 / 06 / 2018
Meeting with RA Minister of Foreign Affairs
June 14, 2018 Armen Grigoryan, Secretary of the Security Council held a meeting with Zohrab Mnatsakanyan, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Armenia. Such working meetings would be continuous because both sides highlighted the importance of exchanging views and advisory nature of such meetings.
14 / 06 / 2018
Meeting with Arthur Vanetsyan, director of the National Security Service.
On June 14, 2018 Secretary of the Security Council Armen Grigoryan met with NSS Director Arthur Vanesyan. The sides discussed the issues related to National Security, including the inviolability of borders, frontier troops and their service, as well as cyber-security, economic crimes and prevention of corruption.
During the mee...
14 / 06 / 2018
Secretary of the Security Council had a phone conversation with the Defense Minister of the Republic of Armenia and the Commander of the Defense Army of the Republic of Artsakh
June 12, 2018 Secretary of the Security Council had a phone conversation with Davit Tonoyan, RA Minister of Defence and lieutenant general Levon Mnatsakanyan, Republic of Artsakh Minister of Defence, Commander of the Defense Army. The discussions were focused on the last days, particularly, the last few hours' active movement an...
12 / 06 / 2018
RA Secretary of Security Council meets with RA Police Chief
June 12, 2018 Mr. Armen Grigoryan, Secretary of the Security Council and Mr. Valeri Osipyan, RA Head of the Police met at the Police Headquarters.
During the meeting they discussed issues related to cooperation between the Security Council and the Police. The importance of joint work in the process of elaborating the RA Nationa...
12 / 06 / 2018
Secretary of the Security Council meets with UN Resident Coordinator in Armenia
Secretary of the Security Council Armen Grigoryan received Shombi Sharp, UN Resident Coordinator/UNDP Resident Representative in Armenia, Dmitry Mariyasin, UNDP Deputy Resident Representative in Armenia, Hovhannes Ghazaryan, the Head of UN Armenia Resident Coordinator's Office and Alla Bakunts.
UN representatives expressed th...
11 / 06 / 2018
Secretary of the Security Council Armen Grigoryan held a meeting with Co-Chairs of Armenian Assembly of America (“AAA”)
Secretary of the Security Council Armen Grigoryan held a meeting with Anthony Barsamian and Van Krikorian, Armenian Assembly of America (“AAA”) Co-Chairs, Executive Director Bryan Ardouny and Regional Director Arpi Vardanyan on June 9 2018. During the meeting they discussed issues related to ensuring the security of the Armenian...
09 / 06 / 2018
Secretary of the Security Council of the RA Took Part in the Session of the CSTO Security Council Secretaries’ Committee
On May 24 2018, the regular session of the CSTO Security Council Secretaries’ Committee was held in Astana. During the session, issues on various threats and challenges that have a negative impact on the situation of the collective security regions, as well as ways to counter them have been discussed.
In his speech the Secretar...
24 / 05 / 2018
Armen Grigoryan is appointed Secretary of the Security Council
According to the decree of 17.05.2018 of the RA Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan, Armen Grigoryan is appointed Secretary of the Security Council. On the 18th of May, Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan has presented the newly appointed Secretary of the Security Council Armen Grigoryan to the leadership of the Security Council Secretari...
18 / 05 / 2018
Acting Prime Minister Karen Karapetyan holds Security Council meeting
A Security Council meeting was held in the Government, chaired by Acting Prime Minister Karen Karapetyan on 24-th of April 2018. The meeting was attended by Acting Deputy Prime Minister Armen Gevorgyan, Acting Defense Minister Vigen Sargsyan, Acting Minister of Foreign Affairs Edward Nalbandyan, National Security Service Directo...
24 / 04 / 2018
President Serzh Sargsyan convenes National Security Council meeting
On the 1-st march of 2018 President of the Republic of Armenia, President of the National Security Council Serzh Sargsyan convened a meeting of Armenia’s National Security Council.
Before proceeding to the agenda, the President congratulated Gagik Harutyunyan on being elected to the position of a member of the Supreme Judicial...
01 / 03 / 2018
President Serzh Sargsyan convenes National Security Council meeting
President of Armenia, Chairman of National Security Council Serzh Sargsyan convened a National Security Council meeting on 31-st of January 2018 to discuss the draft program of modernization of Armenia’s Armed Forces in 2018-2024 and the measures aimed at ensuring the legal framework of constitutional reforms.
Defense Minister...
31 / 01 / 2018
President Serzh Sargsyan Convenes National Security Council Meeting.
Today, President of the Republic of Armenia, Chairman of National Security Council Serzh Sargsyan convened a meeting of the National Security Council to discuss the development of the military-industrial complex, as well as issues related to the strengthening of the legal and institutional framework in the fight against terroris...
15 / 12 / 2017
President Serzh Sargsyan Convenes National Security Council Meeting.
President of the Republic of Armenia, National Security Council Chairman Serzh Sargsyan convened a meeting of the National Security Council to discuss the pace of institutional reforms and the public service system efficiency in the fight against corruption, as well as issues concerning the information security and information p...
27 / 09 / 2017
President SerzhSargsyan Calls National Security Council Meeting
National Security Council Chairman, President of the Republic of Armenia Serzh Sargsyan convened today a meeting of the National Security Council to discuss the draft laws of the Republic of Armenia “On Defense” and “On Military Service and Serviceman’s Status.”
At the beginning of the session, stressing that a series of debate...
30 / 08 / 2017
President Serzh Sargsyan Convenes National Security Council Meeting
Chairman of National Security Council (NSC), President of the Republic of Armenia Serzh Sargsyan convened today a meeting of the National Security Council to discuss issues arising from the NSC program of activities for 2017.
The agenda featured the draft concept for the management of natural resources and the further improveme...
27 / 06 / 2017
President Serzh Sargsyan convened a meeting of the National Security Council
Today, President of the republic of Armenia, Chairman of the RA National Security Council Serzh Sargsyan convened a meeting of the National Security Council.
In the framework of the agenda, Minister of Energy Infrastructure and Natural Resources of the Republic of Armenia Ashot Manukian reported on the draft strategy of the Co...
20 / 12 / 2016
The Secretary of the National Security Council Secretariat Received the Ambassador of India
Today, the secretary of the National Security Council Secretariat Mr. Yuri Khachaturov received the extraordinary and plenipotentiary ambassador of India to the Republic of Armenia Mr. Yogeshwar Sangwan.
During the meeting a wide scope of issues of bilateral relations between the Republic of Armenia and the Republic of India ha...
13 / 12 / 2016
Visit of the NSC Secretary to the State Border Crossing Point of “Meghri”
On November 30, 2016 the delegation headed by the NSC secretary Mr. Yuri Khachaturov visited the state border crossing point of “Meghri” where Mr. Khachaturov held a meeting with the RA interested bodies and international partners.
During the meeting issues on modernization and reconstruction of the state border crossing point...
30 / 11 / 2016
Secretary of the National Security Council Received the Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary Ambassador of the Republic of Kazakhstan to the Republic of Armenia
Today, the secretary of the National Security Council Mr. Yuri Khachaturov received the extraordinary and plenipotentiary ambassador of the Republic of Kazakhstan to the Republic of Armenia Mr. Timur Urazaev.
The interlocutors discussed issues on expanding and deepening the cooperation in bilateral and multilateral format in th...
21 / 11 / 2016
The RA National Security Council Secretary Mr. Yuri Khachaturov Participated in the CIS Member-States Security Council Secretaries’ Regular Meeting
Secretary of the RA National Security Council continues his working visit to the Russian Federation. Today, Mr. Yuri Khachaturov participated in the CIS member-states Security Council Secretaries’ 4th regular meeting.
In the scope of the topic on “25 years of Commonwealth of Independent States: modern issues of regional coopera...
16 / 11 / 2016
The Meeting of the National Security Council Secretary Mr.Yuri Khachaturov and the RF Security Council Secretary Mr. Nikolay Patrushev was Held
Today, the meeting of the RA National Security Council Secretary Mr. Yuri Khachaturov and the RF Security Council Secretary Mr. Nikolay Patrushev was held in Moscow.
During the bilateral negotiations a wide scope of bilateral and multilateral format cooperation issues in the security area between Armenia and Russia was discusse...
15 / 11 / 2016
Joint Meeting of the CSTO Foreign Affairs Ministers Council, Defence Ministers Council and the Committee of Security Council Secretaries was Held in Yerevan
Today, the joint meeting of the CSTO Foreign Affairs Ministers Council, Defence Ministers Council and the Committee of Security Council Secretaries was held in Yerevan, where the Secretary of the RA National Security Council Mr. Yuri Khachaturov was participating.
The security council secretaries, heads of foreign political and...
14 / 10 / 2016
Armen Gevorgyan Received UNHCR Office Delegation
Today, the RA NSC secretary received the deputy representative of the South Caucasus Regional Office of the UN High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) Mr. Hy Shelow and the representative of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) in Armenia Mr. Christoph Bierwirth.
The interlocutors discussed the contemporary...
27 / 09 / 2016
The Secretary of the RA National Security Council received the Newly Appointed Ambassador of Georgia
Today, the secretary of the RA National Security Council Mr. Armen Gevorgyan received the newly appointed extraordinary and plenipotentiary ambassador of Georgia to the Republic of Armenia Mr. Giorgi Saganelidze.
Mr. Armen Gevorgyan congratulated the ambassador on taking the office and wished him success in his diplomatic missi...
26 / 09 / 2016
The Secretary of the National Security Council received the Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary Ambassador of the Republic of Italy
Today, the secretary of the National Security Council Mr. Armen Gevorgyan received the extraordinary and plenipotentiary ambassador of the Republic of Italy to the Republic of Armenia H.E. Mr. Giovanni Ricciulli.
During the meeting a wide scope of issues on bilateral relations between the Republic of Armenia and the Republic of...
14 / 09 / 2016
The Secretary of the National Security Council received the Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary Ambassador of the United Arab Emirates
Today, the secretary of the National Security Council Mr. Armen Gevorgyan received the extraordinary and plenipotentiary ambassador of the United Arab Emirates to the Republic of Armenia H.E. Mr. Jassim Mohamed Al Qasemi.
During the meeting a wide scope of issues on bilateral relations between the Republic of Armenia and the Un...
31 / 08 / 2016
National Security Council Secretary Received the Ministry of Defence of the Republic of Belarus
Greeting his guest Mr. Gevorgyan stressed that the Armenian-Belarus cooperation in the sector of security and defence is an important component of the relations between the two countries. Therefore, it is necessary to do an important work towards the full use of opportunities available in the field.
During the meeting a wide sc...
18 / 08 / 2016
The Secretary of the National Security Council received the Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary Ambassador of the People’s Republic of China
Today, the secretary of the National Security Council Mr. Armen Gevorgyan received the extraordinary and plenipotentiary ambassador of the People’s Republic of China to the Republic of Armenia H.E. Mr. Tian Erlong.
During the meeting a wide scope of issues on Armenian-Chinese bilateral relations has been discussed.
The inter...
16 / 08 / 2016
Interagency Meeting in the Framework of the CSTO
Meeting of the Interagency Committee Coordinating the Implementation of Measures in the Framework of the CSTO.
Today, the meeting of the Interagency Committee (formed by the RA President NK-130-A decree of the 18th July, 2016) Coordinating the Implementation of Measures within the CSTO was held. The meeting was chaired by the h...
02 / 08 / 2016
Armen Gevorgyan received Nikolay Bordyuzha
National Security Council Secretary, Chairman of the Committee of the CSTO Security Secretaries Armen Gevorgyan today received Nikolai Bordyuzha, Secretary General of the Organization, who is in Armenia to participate in the session of the CSTO Foreign Ministers’ Council.
CSTO Secretary General presented the process of the im...
03 / 07 / 2016
PRESIDENT SERZH SARGSYAN INVITED A MEETING OF THE NATIONAL SECURITY COUNCIL
Today, the President of Armenia, Chairman of the National Security Council Serzh Sargsyan invited a meeting of the National Security Council.
The agenda comprised the Strategy of Biological Safety issue and other issues. The members of the Council discussed and approved the draft of the Strategy of Biological Safety which was...
02 / 07 / 2016
Armen Gevorgyan visited National Defense Research University of the Ministry of Defence of RA
Today National Security Council Secretary Armen Gevorgyan visited National Defense Research University (NDRU) of the Ministry of Defence of RA where he met with the head of the National Institute for Strategic Studies of the RA MoD Hayk Kotanjyan.
H. Kotanjyan presented University’s mission, purpose and main tasks to the Nati...
28 / 06 / 2016
National Security Council Secretary Armen Gevorgyan met with the Prime Minister of Artsakh Arayik Harutyunyan
Today National Security Council Secretary Armen Gevorgyan met with the Prime Minister of Artsakh Arayik Harutyunyan in Stepanakert.
Welcoming the Secretary Arayik Harutyunyan congratulated Armen Gevorgyan on his new appointment. A. Harutyunyan highly appreciated Mr. Gevorgyan’s professionalism and expressed confidence that hi...
22 / 06 / 2016
National Security Council Secretary Armen Gevorgyan met with the President of Artsakh Bako Sahakyan
Today National Security Council Secretary Armen Gevorgyan met with the President of Artsakh Bako Sahakyan in Stepanakert.
They discussed issues related to the cooperation between the two Armenian states on security-related matters.
President Bako Sahakyan congratulated Armen Gevorgyan on his new appointment wishing him succe...
21 / 06 / 2016
National Security Council Secretary received the Ambassador of Kazakhstan
Today National Security Council Secretary Armen Gevorgyan received the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Kazakhstan to the Republic of Armenia Timur Urazaev.
NSC Secretary welcomed the Ambassador and then asked about the situation after the terrorist attacks that took place in early June in the c...
17 / 06 / 2016
CSTO Security Councils Secretaries Committee session was took place in Yerevan
Today Security Councils Secretaries Committee Session of the Collective Security Treaty Organization (CSTO) was took place in Yerevan, which was conducted by Armen Gevorgyan, National Security Council Secretary of the chairing country, Republic of Armenia.
Security Councils delegations of the all CSTO member-states and Secret...
08 / 06 / 2016
President Serzh Sargsyan introduced the newly appointed Secretary of the National Security Council
By today’s Presidential decree, Armen Gevorkian was appointed the Secretary of the National Security Council. The President of Armenia introduced the newly appointed Secretary to the leadership of the Council, congratulated him, and wished success.
“Armen Gevorkian possesses adequate experience to carry out properly complex d...
06 / 06 / 2016
The 7th International Meeting Coordinating Security Issues
On May 24-25, the 7th International meeting of high-level representatives coordinating the security issues was held in the Russian city of Grozny. It was attended by the delegations of 78 countries and the UN. The Republic of Armenia was represented by the Acting Chief of Staff of the National Security Council Mr. A. Tananyan....
26 / 05 / 2016
Conference Dedicated to the Start of the Program on “Support to Armenia in the Areas of Migration and Integrated Border Management (MIMBA)”
On April 19, the acting chief of staff of the National Security Council Mr. A. Tananyan participated with a speech in the conference dedicated to the start of the program on “Support to Armenia in the Areas of Migration and Integrated Border Management (MIMBA).”
According to the rapporteur, in the areas of migration and borde...
19 / 04 / 2016
PRESIDENT SERZH SARGSYAN INVITED A MEETING OF THE NATIONAL SECURITY COUNCIL
President of Armenia, President of the National Security Council Serzh Sargsyan tonight invited a meeting of the National Security Council. At the meeting, discussed were measures to be taken resulting from a blunt violation by the Republic of Azerbaijan of the 1994 Ceasefire Agreement, a large-scale offensive against the Republ...
12 / 04 / 2016
PRESIDENT SERZH SARGSYAN CONVENED A MEETING OF NATIONAL SECURITY COUNCIL
President of the Republic of Armenia and National Security Council Serzh Sargsyan convened a meeting of National Security Council this evening. Within the frames of the agenda it was discussed gross violation of the 1994 ceasefire agreement by Azerbaijan Republic, the current situation resulted by the large-scale attack against...
02 / 04 / 2016
A meeting was held with the Secretary-General of the Collective Security Treaty Organization (CSTO) Nikolay Bordyuzha
On January 27, Acting Chief of Staff of the National Security Council Aram Tananyan had a meeting with the Secretary-General of the Collective Security Treaty Organization (CSTO), Nikolay Bordyuzha.
During the meeting, issues on the implementation of the decisions of the CSTO Collective Security Council session held in Mosco...
27 / 01 / 2016
NSC Staff Participated in the Security Council Secretaries Meeting of the CIS Member-States
On November 11, The National Security Council staff delegation participated in the Security Council Secretaries’ 3rd meeting of the CIS member-states in Moscow.
During the meeting such issues as joint counter-steps against the “Islamic State” and combating illegal migration within the CIS were discussed. The head of the Armen...
12 / 11 / 2015
PRESIDENT SERZH SARGSYAN CONVENES SESSION OF NATIONAL SECURITY COUNCIL
A session of the National Security Council of the Republic of Armenia took place today which was presided over by RA President Serzh Sargsyan, President of the National Security Council.
The council thoroughly discussed and summed up the results of the Shant-2015 Strategic Command and Staff Military Exercises held nationwide...
12 / 11 / 2015
The issues related to international and regional security were discussed at the secretariat of the CSTO
On October 14, Acting Chief of Staff of the National Security Council Aram Tananyan participated in the meeting of deputy secretaries of the Security Councils of member nations of the Collective Security Treaty Organization (CSTO), presided over by the CSTO Secretary-General-Nikolai Bordyuzha. Among the participants were Irani...
14 / 10 / 2015
Meeting with the Capacity Development Officer at Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
On October1, Acting Chief of Staff of the National Security Council Aram Tananyan had a meeting with the Capacity Development Officer at Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) Mauricio Rosales and the UN Food and Agriculture Organization Assistant Gayane Nasoyan at the NSC Staff.
Views of the effective...
01 / 10 / 2015
Delegation of Armenia attended CSTO statutory bodies’ sessions
On September 15, Acting Chief of Staff of the National Security Council Aram Tananyan took part in the joint session of the Committee of Secretaries of the Security Councils, Council of Ministers of Foreign Affairs and Council of Ministers of Defense of the Collective Security Treaty Organization, held in Dushanbe. Acting Chief...
15 / 09 / 2015
PRESIDENT CONVENES SESSION OF NATIONAL SECURITY COUNCIL
Within the framework of military strategic “Shant-2015” command and staff exercises RA President, Chairman of the RA National Security Council Serzh Sargsyan this evening convened a simulated session of the National Security Council according to the scenario of the exercises to inform about the ongoing situation around the Repub...
03 / 09 / 2015
Memorandum of Understanding between the Staff of the National Security Council and the European Monitoring Centre for Drugs and Drug Addiction was signed
On 16 July in Yerevan, Acting Chief of Staff of the National Security Council Aram Tananyanand Director of the European Monitoring Centre for Drugs and Drug Addiction Wolfgang Goetz signed a Memorandum of Understanding between the Staff of the National Security Council and the European Monitoring Centre for Drugs and Drug Addic...
16 / 07 / 2015
VI International meeting of high representatives in charge of security issues was held on
On June 24-25 VI international meeting of high representatives in charge of security issues was held on in Ulan-Ude, which was attended by secretaries of security councils, ministers, assistants of the Presidents and prime minister for security issues, security chiefs and other senior executives from 64 countries, and 2 UN deleg...
26 / 06 / 2015
The meeting of the Committee of Secretaries of the Security Councils of member countries of the Collective Security Treaty Organization was held on
On May 20, the delegation of the National Security Council Staff headed by theActing Chief of Staff of the National Security Council Aram Tananyan,participated in the meeting of the Committee of Secretaries of the Security Councils of member countries of the Collective Security Treaty Organization (CSTO) which was held in Tajik...
20 / 05 / 2015
President Serzh Sargsyan holds session of national security council
Today, there took place a session of the National Security Council (NSC) of the Republic of Armenia which was chaired by RA President Serzh Sargsyan, President of the National Security Council.
In his opening remarks to the participants of the session the President noted: “For about a quarter century, our state has been follo...
13 / 02 / 2015
Joint Meeting of the CSTO Foreign and Defence Ministers’ Councils and of the Security Council Secretaries’ Committee in Moscow
On December 22, 2014 delegation of the National Security Council Staff headed by the acting chief of staff of the NSC A.Tananyan, participated in the joint meeting of the Collective Security Treaty Organization (CSTO) Foreign and Defence Ministers’ Council and the Security Council Secretaries’ Committee in Moscow.
In the rest...
24 / 12 / 2014
On December 2-4, the 4th meeting of the Armenian-Polish intergovernmental committee on economic cooperation was held in Warsaw. The representative of the NSC Staff attended the meeting.
The 4th meeting of the Armenian-Polish intergovernmental committee on economic cooperation was held 08.12.2014
During the meeting cooperation issues on economic, financial, investment, agricultural, healthcare, customs and energy sectors between Armenia and Poland were discussed.
At the end of the session co-chairs of the...
08 / 12 / 2014
Meeting with the newly-appointed Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary Ambassador of the Republic of Armenia to the Republic of Poland
Today a meeting was held with the newly-appointed Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary Ambassador of the Republic of Armenia to the Republic of Poland Edgar Ghazaryan at the NSC Staff.
During the meeting the process of cooperation between the National Security Council Staff of Armenia and the National Security Bureau of Poland w...
18 / 11 / 2014
Presentation of the EU Advisory Group 5-year activities primary evaluation
On November 14, the representative of the National Security Council Staff participated in the presentation of the EU Advisory Group (EUAG) 5-year activities primary evaluation organized by the EU Evaluation Group. The representative of the EU delegation to the RA Inna Yankulova and representatives of the RA different state bodie...
15 / 11 / 2014
Meeting of the National Security Council was convened
The President of the Republic of Armenia, Chairman of the National Security Council Serzh Sargsyan convened today a meeting of the National Security Council.
A number of issues were discussed during the meeting, in particular, the draft on “National Strategy in the Fight Against Drug Addiction and Illegal Drug Trafficking in th...
12 / 11 / 2014
Monitoring of Hazardous Chemicals and Waste Management Control in the Republic of Armenia
From November 5, monitoring of hazardous chemicals and waste management control in the Republic of Armenia was launched being implemented by the National Security Council Staff commission.
The monitoring is being implemented in the ministries of Healthcare, Nature Protection, Energy and Natural Recourses and of Territorial A...
05 / 11 / 2014
Interagency Committee Meeting on Development of the Draft National Strategy on “Natural Resource Management”
On October 24, the interagency committee on development of the draft national strategy on “Natural Resource Management” held a meeting at the National Security Council Staff which was headed by the deputy minister of Energy and Natural Resources Areg Galstyan.
During the meeting they discussed the issue of amendments in the s...
24 / 10 / 2014
Working Meetings
On October 22-23, within the framework of the FRONTEX EU External Borders Agency, World Customs Organization (WCO), International Organization for Migration (IOM) and the expert group of the International Centre for Migration Policy Development (ICMPD) visit to Armenia working meetings were held at the National Security Counci...
23 / 10 / 2014
Meeting of the Experts Working Group on Fight Against Terrorism and Extremism Adjunct to the CSTO Security Council Secretaries’ Committee
On October 7-9, the representative from the National Security Council Staff participated in the Meeting of the Experts Working Group on Fight Against Terrorism and Extremism adjunct to the CSTO Security Council Secretaries’ Committee.
During the meeting suggestions towards the situation and associated challenges and threats p...
09 / 10 / 2014
Meeting of the Experts Working Group on Fight Against Terrorism and Extremism Adjunct to the CSTO Security Council Secretaries’ Committee
On October 7-9, the representative from the National Security Council Staff participated in the Meeting of the Experts Working Group on Fight Against Terrorism and Extremism adjunct to the CSTO Security Council Secretaries’ Committee.
During the meeting suggestions towards the situation and associated challenges and threats p...
09 / 10 / 2014
Acting Chief of the National Security Council Staff Aram Tananyan hosted the CSTO Secretary General Nikolay Bordyuzha
On October 6, CSTO Secretary General Nikolay Bordyuzha was hosted in the National Security Council Staff. During the meeting the issues on regional developments, deepening of cooperation within the frameworks of the CSTO, as well as interaction development in the field of information exchange were discussed.
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06 / 10 / 2014
Delegation of the RA NSC Staff Participated in the CIS Member States NSC Secretaries’ Meeting
On September 26, RA NSC Staff delegation participated in the second meeting of the CIS Member States NSC Secretaries in Moscow.
The head of the Armenian delegation Aram Tananyan had a report. Within the frames of the visit the head of the delegation had also bilateral meetings with the Russian partners during which they discu...
26 / 09 / 2014
President Serzh Sargsyan convened a meeting of the National Security Council
On July 2, President of the Republic of Armenia, Chairman of the RA National Security Council Serzh Sargsyan convened a meeting of the National Security Council.
At the meeting the participants discussed the issue related to the review of the case of “Doğu Perinçek v. Switzerland” by the Grand Chamber of the European Court of H...
02 / 07 / 2014
Armenian Delegation Participated in the fifth International Meeting of the High Representatives Coordinating Security Issues
On June 19-21, the delegation of the National Security Council Staff participated in the fifth International Meeting of the High Representatives Coordinating Security Issues in Kazan. The meeting hosted delegations from 61 countries.
The opening ceremony was held by the Secretary of the Security Council of the Russian Feder...
21 / 06 / 2014
Arthur Baghdasaryan: “The Strategic Defense Review Process is an effective mechanism for ensuring military security of Armenia”
Today, under the co-chairmanship of the Secretary of the National Security Council Arthur Baghdasaryan and Minister of Defense Seyran Ohanyan, a meeting of the Interdepartmental Commission coordinating the work on the strategic review of the defense of Armenia was held.
In his speech the Secretary of the National Security Servi...
25 / 04 / 2014
Arthur Baghdasaryan met with Deputy Prime Minister Dmitry Rogozin
As part of his working visit to Moscow, Secretary of the National Security Council Arthur Baghdasaryan met with the Deputy Prime Minister of the Russian Federation Dmitry Rogozin.
During the meeting, a wide range of issues related to the current state of the Armenian-Russian cooperation in the field of security and economy, as...
09 / 04 / 2014
The new document on EU-Armenia cooperation will be prepared by December of this year.
Today, under the co-chairmanship of Secretary of the National Security Council Arthur Baghdasaryan and the head of the EU delegation in Armenia, Ambassador Traian Hristea, the 15th meeting of the Council of the EU Advisory Group in Armenia was held.
The meeting was attended by high-ranking officials from the Presidential Admini...
25 / 02 / 2014
Armenia is interested in deepening bilateral relations with China
The Secretary of the National Security Council Arthur Baghdasaryan received a delegation of the Communist Party of the People’s Republic of China headed by Deputy Head of the International Relations Department of the Central Committee of the CPC Zhou Li.
Welcoming the guests, Artur Baghdasaryan emphasized that Armenia attaches...
17 / 02 / 2014
The possibilities of developing the relationship between the military industry and science were discussed
Today, The Secretary of the National Security Council Arthur Baghdasaryan held a meeting to discuss the tasks and future activities of the military-technical and scientific-technical council of the Interdepartmental Commission on the military industry of the Republic of Armenia.
During the meeting, the current state of the rela...
14 / 02 / 2014
Arthur Bagdasaryan and Nikolay Bordyuzha discussed issues relating to the development of the military component of the CSTO
Today Secretary of the National Security Council Arthur Baghdasaryan met with Secretary General of the Collective Security Treaty Organization Nikolay Bordyuzha who, at his invitation, arrived on a two-day working visit to Yerevan together with the head of the United Nations Joint Staff, Lieutenant-General Alexander Studenikin....
05 / 02 / 2014
The Secretary of the National Security Council received the Ambassador of China to Armenia
Today, the Secretary of the National Security Council Arthur Baghdasaryan received the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the People's Republic of China to Armenia Tian Changchun.
The Secretary of the National Security Council and the Ambassador discussed the current state and prospects for the development of coope...
25 / 01 / 2014
International center for combating drugs and drug addiction will be set up in Armenia
Today, the regular session of the interdepartmental commission on combating illegal turnover of drugs and drug addiction took place headed by Secretary of the National Security Council Artur Baghdasaryan.
In his speech Artur Baghdasaryan first informed that in the framework of CSTO a center for combating drugs and drug addictio...
24 / 12 / 2013
The staff of the National Security Council observed the activities of the Shirak Marz Department of the RA Police and the Central Division of Yerevan
Today, a joint working discussion took place headed by Secretary of the National Security Council Arthur Baghdasaryan with the participation of First Deputy Police Chief Hunan Poghosyan, Chief of Yerevan Police Ashot Karapetyan, Deputy Head of the RA Police Headquarters Misha Sardaryan, the Police Chief of Shirak Marz Karen Baba...
20 / 12 / 2013
Armenia attaches importance to the full implementation of the “Mars” factory and the Mergelyan Institute
Today, within the framework of the visit to the Russian Federation, Secretary of the National Security Council Arthur Baghdasaryan had a number of bilateral meetings. First, the meeting of the NSC Secretary with President of the Rostelecom OJSC Sergey Kalugin took place.
Issues related to the extending of the activities conduct...
12 / 12 / 2013
Artur Baghdasaryan and Nikolai Patrushev discussed the perspectives of the Armenian-Russian strategic partnership
Secretary of the National Security Council Artur Baghdasaryan, who was on a working visit to Moscow, met with Secretary of the Security Council of the Russian Federation Nikolai Patrushev and State Secretary of the Security Council of the Republic of Belarus Alexander Mezhuyev.
During the meeting with Nikolai Patrushev the part...
12 / 12 / 2013
The Russian agency for the state border facilities will commence activities in Armenia in 2014
Secretary of the National Security Council Artur Baghdasaryan, who was on a working visit to Moscow, met with Director of the Russian Federal Drug Control Service Viktor Ivanov.
The sides discussed a wide range of issues related to the avenues for combining efforts and carrying out effective cooperation in the fight against ill...
11 / 12 / 2013
The possibilities of creating joint ventures with "ROSTEC" in Armenia will be discussed
Today, Secretary of the National Security Council Artur Baghdasaryan received the delegation of the Department of the International Relations of the "ROSTEC" Corporation headed by Alexey Ivanov.
Artur Baghdasaryan emphasized that according to the protocol signed within the framework of the cooperation between the Armenian and R...
09 / 12 / 2013
Arthur Baghdasaryan discussed Armenia's accession to Customs Union with Swiss officials.
Within the framework of the visit to the Swiss Confederation, Secretary of the National Security Council Artur Baghdasaryan met with the Heads of the Federal Department of Foreign Affairs of Switzerland, as well as with Arthur Mattli, the head of the Europe, Central Asia, Council of Europe and OSCE Division in the Directorate of...
16 / 11 / 2013
Artur Baghdasaryan and Ueli Maurer discussed issues related to the peaceful settlement of the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict
Today, Secretary of the National Security Council Artur Baghdasaryan, who was on a working visit to the Swiss Confederation, met with President of the Swiss Confederation, the Chairman of the Security Commission Ueli Maurer.
During the meeting a wide range of issues related to the Armenian-Swiss bilateral relations, Armenia-EU...
15 / 11 / 2013
It is necessary to create a State Committee for Military Industry.
Today, the second session of the Interdepartmental Commission on the implementation of the Concept of Reformation and Development of the Military Industry System of the Republic of Armenia and the Action Plan for Implementation of its provisions headed by Secretary of the National Security Council Artur Baghdasaryan took place....
07 / 11 / 2013
A memorandum on cooperation between Armenian and United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime will be signed
Secretary of the National Security Council Artur Baghdasaryan received the delegation headed by Under-Secretary-General of the United Nations, Director-General of the United Nations Office in Vienna, Executive Director of the UN Office on Drugs and Crime Yury Fedotov, who arrived in Armenia on an official visit on October 21-23....
22 / 10 / 2013
President Serzh Sargsyan convened a meeting of the National Security Council
Within the framework of the strategic command-staff exercises "Ardzaganq-2013" conducted in accordance with the RA Armed Forces Development Plan President of the Republic of Armenia, Chairman of the National Security Council Serzh Sargsyan today convened a meeting of the National Security Council during which the conditional mil...
07 / 10 / 2013
The session of summarizing the results of the “Channel-Caucasus” local anti-drug operation conducting in Armenia took place
The session of summarizing the results of the “Channel-Caucasus” local anti-drug operation conducting in Armenia took place. Secretary of the National Security Council Artur Baghdasaryan participated in the session and made a welcoming speech.
Today, the session of summarizing the results of the “Channel-Caucasus” local anti-...
04 / 10 / 2013
The 11th session of the Interstate Commission on Military-Economic Cooperation of the Collective Security Treaty Organization (CSTO) took place in Yerevan.
Today, the 11th session of the Interstate Commission on Military-Economic Cooperation of the Collective Security Treaty Organization (CSTO) took place in Yerevan. Delegations from the national teams of the CSTO Interstate Commission on Military-Economic Cooperation arrived in Yerevan to participate in the session.
Delegations...
03 / 10 / 2013
Secretary of the National Security Council A. Baghdasaryan had a meeting with Secretary General of the European External Action Service Mrs. Helga Schmid
On September 13, 2013, Secretary of the National Security Council A. Baghdasaryan had a meeting with Secretary General of the European External Action Service Mrs. Helga Schmid.
Issues related to the situation created after Armenia's decision to join the Customs Union, regional security, further development of the cooperation...
13 / 09 / 2013
President Serzh Sargsyan convened a meeting of the National Security Council
President of the Republic of Armenia, Chairman of the National Security Council Serzh Sargsyan today convened a meeting of the National Security Council.
The draft Concept of ensuring energy security of the RA and the National Strategy for ensuring transport security of the RA were discussed, which were presented to the members...
05 / 09 / 2013
Secretary of the National Security Council Artur Baghdasaryan received the delegation headed by Head of the Air Border Department of the European Union's Foreign Borders Agency Claudio Kavrecic
Today, Secretary of the National Security Council Artur Baghdasaryan received the delegation headed by Claudio Kavrecic, Head of the Air Border Department of the European Union's Foreign Borders Agency who arrived in Armenia to study the procedures of control, risk analysis and information exchange in the RA border crossing poin...
10 / 07 / 2013
Secretary of the National Security Council Artur Baghdasaryan received the delegation headed by EU Commissioner for Enlargement and European Neighborhood Policy Štefan Füle
Today, Secretary of the National Security Council Artur Baghdasaryan received the delegation headed by EU Commissioner for Enlargement and European Neighborhood Policy Štefan Füle.
The interlocutors discussed the current state of Armenia-EU cooperation and prospects for further development.
Both sides positively assessed t...
10 / 07 / 2013
On July 2-4, the delegation headed by the Secretary of the National Security Council Artur Baghdasaryan left for Vladivostok, Russia, to take part in the international meeting of the high security officials
At the meeting Artur Baghdasaryan will deliver a speech on transport safety issues.
During the visit the Secretary of the National Security Council will meet with his counterparts from France, Italy, Poland, Russia, India and other countries.
02 / 07 / 2013
Secretary of the Russian Security Council Nikolai Patrushev and Secretary of the National Security Council Artur Baghdasaryan will discuss issues related to the establishment of the Armenian-Russian Regional Infrastructure Reserve (ArmRosgosphere) in Armenia.
Today, Secretary of the Russian Security Council Nikolay Patrushev and Secretary of the National Security Council Artur Baghdasaryan discussed issues related to the establishment of the Armenian-Russian Regional Infrastructure (ArmRosgosphere) Regional Reserve in Armenia. ArmRosgoservice will have regional significance within th...
24 / 06 / 2013
On June 23-25 at the invitation of Secretary of the National Security Council of the Republic of Armenia Artur Baghdasaryan, the delegation headed by Secretary of the National Security Council of the Russian Federation Nikolai Patrushev will visit Armenia
The delegation includes top officials from the RF Security Council staff, agencies of the executive authority and organizations of the Russian Federation.
The meetings of Secretary of the National Security Council of the Russian Federation Nikolai Patrushev with President of the Republic of Armenia Serzh Sargsyan and Secretar...
22 / 06 / 2013
President Serzh Sargsyan convened a meeting of the National Security Council
Today President of the Republic of Armenia, Chairman of the National Security Council Serzh Sargsyan convened a meeting of the National Security Council.
The meeting was attended by the Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan, Chairman of the RA Constitutional Court Gagik Harutyunyan, Vice Prime Minister of the RA Armen Gevorgyan, Sec...
05 / 06 / 2013
Arthur Baghdasaryan will attend conference on fight against illicit drug trafficking in Lisbon
On May 21-23, at the invitation of Head of the European Monitoring Centre for Drugs and Drug Addiction (EMCDDA) Wolfgang Götz Secretary of the National Security Council of the Republic of Armenia and Chairman of the Intergovernmental Commission for Fighting against Drug Addiction and Illegal Drug Turnover in Armenia Artur Baghda...
21 / 05 / 2013
On May 27-28, Secretary of National Security Council Artur Baghdasaryan left for Kirgizstan’s capital Bishkek to participate in the session of CSTO Security Council Secretaries Committee
On May 27-28, Secretary of National Security Council Artur Baghdasaryan left for Kirgizstan’s capital Bishkek to participate in the session of CSTO Security Council Secretaries Committee, as well as in the joint sessions of Council of Ministers of Foreign Affairs, Council of Ministers of Defence and Committee of Secretaries of S...
05 / 05 / 2013
Artur Baghdasaryan received Secretary of the Economy Committee of the Republic of Poland, Co-Chairman of the Armenian-Polish Intergovernmental Commission Tomasz Tomczykiewicz
Today, Secretary of the National Security Council Artur Baghdasaryan received the delegation headed by Secretary of the Economy Committee of the Republic of Poland, Co-Chairman of the Armenian-Polish Intergovernmental Commission Tomasz Tomczykiewicz.
During the meeting the parties discussed issues related to the development of...
25 / 04 / 2013
Today, Secretary of the National Security Council Artur Baghdasaryan received the delegation headed by Gunnar Wiegand, EU Chief Negotiator over the Armenia-EU Association Agreement and the European External Action Service Director who arrived in Armenia to take part in the 12th plenary session of the negotiations
Welcoming the guests, Artur Baghdasaryan noted that the aforesaid negotiations are nearing their final phase. In addition, the talks, with respect to signing an agreement on the creation of the Armenia-EU Deep and Comprehensive Free Trade Area, are continuing productively.
The interlocutors noted that the objective of both Ar...
20 / 03 / 2013
President Serzh Sargsyan convened an extended meeting of the RA National Security Council
Today, President of the Republic of Armenia, Chairman of the RA National Security Council Serzh Sargsyan convened an extended meeting of the National Security Council which along with the members of the Council was attended by the members of the RA Government and the Heads of the adjunct bodies, the Mayor of Yerevan, Chairman of...
27 / 02 / 2013
Today, Secretary of the National Security Council Artur Baghdasaryan participated in the joint session of CSTO Interstate Commission on military and economic cooperation and national bodies of Armenian and Russian Business Council.
Artur Baghdasaryan made a speech, in which he particularly highlighted the issue of creation of joint Armenian-Russian enterprises which was of crucial importance for further development of Armenia military-industrial complex.
In a result of discussions joint protocol was signed, which affirmed firm schedule for creation of joi...
30 / 01 / 2013
Today, at the invitation of Secretary of the National Security Council Artur Baghdasaryan, a delegation of about 40 members headed by Secretary General of the Collective Security Treaty Organization (CSTO) Nikolay Bordyuzha will arrive in Yerevan
Today, at the invitation of Secretary of the National Security Council Artur Baghdasaryan, a delegation of about 40 members headed by Secretary General of the Collective Security Treaty Organization (CSTO) Nikolay Bordyuzha will arrive in Yerevan. The delegation consists of CSTO Secretariat high-ranking officials, military econo...
29 / 01 / 2013
Artur Baghdasaryan received a delegation headed by Mohamed Kamel Rezag Bara, the Secretary for Coordinating the Activities of the Security Council of Algeria
Today, Secretary of the National Security Council Artur Baghdasaryan received a delegation headed by Mohamed Kamel Rezag Bara, the Secretary for Coordinating the Activities of the Security Council of Algeria and Presidential Adviser on Counter-Terrorism.
Following their private talk, an extended-format meeting was held, after w...
28 / 12 / 2012
Border security level in Armenia to be enhanced
The working group responsible for developing recommendations for modernization and re-equipment of border infrastructures and ensuring high level of border security in Armenia held its recurrent sitting today chaired by the NSC Secretary Artur Baghdasaryan.
At the sitting the state border assessment report for Armenia was app...
19 / 12 / 2012
Artur Baghdasaryan will pay a working visit to the Russian Federation
Today, Secretary of the National Security Council Artur Baghdasaryan will pay a working visit to the Russian Federation to participate in the joint sitting of the CSTO governing boards – committee of security councils and foreign and defense ministries, as well as in the Organization’s Security Council session.
The agenda of t...
18 / 12 / 2012
Artur Baghdasaryan participated in the joint session of the Committee of Secretaries of the Security Councils of the Collective Security Treaty Organization
Today, the delegation headed by Secretary of the National Security Council Artur Baghdasaryan participated in the joint session of the Committee of Secretaries of the Security Councils of the Collective Security Treaty Organization and the CSTO Parliamentary Assembly Council at Tauride Palace in Saint Petersburg. During the sess...
23 / 11 / 2012
Artur Baghdasaryan and Dmitry Bezdelov visited the Armenian-Turkish border
Secretary of the National Security Council of Armenia Artur Baghdasaryan, Head of Russia’s Federal Agency for State Border Dmitry Bezdelov and Commander of Russian Border Security Forces in Armenia Viktor Vlasov visited the Artashat region “Ranchpar” object of Russian Border Security Forces in Armenia on the Armenian-Turkish bor...
23 / 11 / 2012
Armenia will have modern energy security system
Today, the ordinary session of the interdepartmental working group on developing of the draft of the concept of the energy security of the Republic of Armenia took place under the chairmanship of Secretary of the National Security Council Artur Baghdasaryan.
The development of the energy security concept is envisaged by the N...
14 / 11 / 2012
Secretary of the National Security Council Artur Baghdasaryan met with Secretary General of Shanghai Cooperation Organization Muradbek Imanaliev
Secretary of the National Security Council Artur Baghdasaryan, who was in China on a working visit, met with Secretary General of Shanghai Cooperation Organization Muradbek Imanaliev and discussed with him issues on Armenia’s membership to the organization as an observer.
Baghdasaryan also participated in the joint conference...
25 / 10 / 2012
Armenia-EU cooperation proceeds normally
Armenian National Security Council Secretary and Chairman of the Interdepartmental Committee on Coordination of Armenian State Agencies’ Cooperation with European Institutions, Artur Baghdasaryan, chaired the previously mentioned committee’s session on Saturday.
Baghdasaryan informed that the second phase of the Deep and Com...
06 / 10 / 2012
President Serzh Sargsyan convened a meeting of the National Security Council
President of the Republic of Armenia, Chairman of the National Security Council Serzh Sargsyan today convened a meeting of the National Security Council.
The meeting was attended by the Chairman of the RA National Assembly Hovik Abrahamyan, Prime Minister of the RA Tigran Sargsyan, Secretary of the National Security Council Art...
12 / 09 / 2012
President of the Republic of Armenia Serzh Sargsyan convened a meeting of the RA National Security Council
Today, President of the Republic of Armenia Serzh Sargsyan convened a meeting of the RA National Security Council. The participants of the meeting discussed the fact of the covert extradition of the officer of the Azerbaijani Armed Forces Ramil Safarov by the Hungarian authorities to Azerbaijan, who was serving his sentence in p...
31 / 08 / 2012
Probation to be introduced in Armenia
Secretary of the National Security Council Artur Baghdasaryan attended a seminar discussion devoted to creation of a probation service in Armenia. In his welcoming remarks, Baghdasaryan specifically said:
“Measures must be taken toward reducing the load of correctional facilities and carrying out reforms in the means of punis...
29 / 06 / 2012
NSC Secretary Artur Baghdasaryan met with his Russian colleague
The Secretary of the National Security Council of the Republic of Armenia met today his Russian colleague Nikolay Patrushev, Secretary of the Security Council of the Russian Federation within the framework of the third international meeting of high-ranking officials responsible for security matters in Saint Petersburg.
. The...
08 / 06 / 2012
Armenia attaches importance to international cooperation in the field of energy security
Ռուսաստանի Դաշնության Սանկտ Պետերբուրգ քաղաքում շարունակվում է անվտանգության հարցերի պատասխանատու բարձրաստիճան պաշտոնյաների միջազգային երրորդ համաժողովը: Ավելի քան 60 երկրներից ժամանած պատվիրակների ելույթների և քննարկումների նպատակը անվտանգության տարբեր ուղղություններով` էներգետիկ անվտանգության, տեղեկատվական անվտանգության և այլ...
07 / 06 / 2012
President Serzh Sargsyan convened a meeting of the National Security Council
President of the Republic of Armenia, Chairman of the National Security Council Serzh Sargsyan today convened a meeting of the National Security Council.
During the meeting the draft list of activities for 2012-2013 ensuring the implementation of the Action Plan of the European Neighborhood Policy of the RA-EU and the draft nat...
01 / 03 / 2012
Secretary of the National Security Council Artur Baghdasaryan received NATO’s Assistant Secretary General
Այսօր ԱԱԽ քարտուղար Արթուր Բաղդասարյանն ընդունել է ՆԱՏՕ-ի գլխավոր քարտուղարի պաշտպանական քաղաքականության և պլանավորման գծով տեղակալ Հուսեին Դիրիոզի գլխավորած պատվիրակությանը:
Կողմերը երկուստեք իրենց գոհունակությունն են հայտնել Հայաստան-ՆԱՏՕ համագործակցության ներկայիս ընթացքի վերաբերյալ:
ԱԱԽ քարտուղար Արթուր Բաղդասարյանը նշել...
29 / 02 / 2012
Secretary of the National Security Council Artur Baghdasaryan met with Nikolay Bordyuzha
Concluding his visit to the Republic of Belarus, the delegation headed by NSC Secretary Artur Baghdasaryan arrived in Moscow.
Today, Secretary of the National Security Council Artur Baghdasaryan met with Secretary General of CSTO Nikolay Bordyuzha at the Armenian Embassy in the Russian Federation. During the meeting, the side...
13 / 01 / 2012
Secretary of the National Security Council Artur Baghdasaryan left for the Republic of Belarus
Today, the delegation headed by Secretary of the National Security Council Artur Baghdasaryan left for the Republic of Belarus on an official visit.
During the visit Artur Baghdasaryan will meet with President of the Republic of Belarus Alexander Lukoshenko, the Minister of Defence Yuri Zhadobin as well as with the leadership...
11 / 01 / 2012
NSC Secretary Arthur Baghdasaryan leaves for Moscow.
On December 19, the delegation headed by SC Secretary Arthur Baghdasaryan will leave for the Russian Federation on a two-day visit. The delegation will participate in the meeting of the Committee of Security Council Secretaries of the Collective Security Treaty Organization to be held in Moscow. Within the framework of the visit...
17 / 12 / 2011
NSS Secretary Artur Baghdasaryan receives EIB experts
Secretary of the National Security Council Arthur Baghdasaryan received the experts of the European Investment Bank headed by the head of the delegation Georgia Kutsiana. During the meeting were discussed the issues related to the implementation of the modernization program of the three northern checkpoints of the Republic of Ar...
15 / 12 / 2011
Armenia-EU Cooperation program for 2012-2013 has developed
Secretary of Armenia's National Security Council Artur Baghdasaryan and the newly appointed head of the EU delegation to Armenia, Ambassador Traian Hristea co-chaired the 8th sitting of the EU Advisory Group Board. Participating in the sitting were also representatives of Armenia's government agencies, experts of the EU Advisory...
14 / 12 / 2011
NSC Secretary Met With His French Counterpart
The Secretary of the National Security Council Artur Baghdasaryan, currently on a working visit in France, met with his French counterpart, the Secretary General of the National Security and Defense Council of France, Francis Delon. The two sides emphasized that the Armenian-French friendship is the basis for giving greater impe...
07 / 12 / 2011
Arthur Baghdasaryan to leave for France
Secretary of the National Security Council Arthur Baghdasaryan will pay a working visit to France on December 6-8.
Within the framework of his visit, Arthur Baghdasaryan will have meetings with French Secretary of National Security and Defense Francis Delon, Mayor of Marseille, Senator Jean-Claude Gaudin,, President of the Schu...
05 / 12 / 2011
2012 Joint Action Plan program implemented within the framework of Armenia-CSTO cooperation has signed
Secretary of the National Security Council Arthur Baghdasaryan and CSTO Secretary General Nikolay Bordyuzha signed today a statement on the implementation of the agreements reached in the framework of the CSTO activities in 2012 within the framework of the previous Moscow meeting. The program was followed by a joint press confer...
25 / 11 / 2011
President Serzh Sargsyan convened a meeting of the National Security Council
Today, President of the Republic of Armenia, Chairman of the RA National Security Council Serzh Sargsyan convened a meeting of the National Security Council.
At the meeting the participants discussed the conceptual documents related to the civil protection, the fight against organized crime, the reformation and development of t...
24 / 11 / 2011
Upcoming Armenia-CSTO cooperation programs were discussed
On November 16-18, within the framework of the visit of the delegation led by Secretary of the National Security Council Arthur Baghdasaryan to the Russian Federation, Arthur Baghdasaryan met with the Minister of Civil Defense, Emergency Situations and Natural Disasters Sergey Shoigu. RA Minister of Emergency Situations A. Yerit...
17 / 11 / 2011
Armenia will host CSTO Collective Rapid Reaction Force exercises in 2012
NSC Secretary Arthur Baghdasaryan received Valery Semerikov, Deputy Secretary General of the Collective Security Treaty Organization.
During the meeting the parties discussed the process of implementation of the agreements reached during the informal meeting of the CSTO member states held in Astana on August 12, 2011. For that...
13 / 10 / 2011
Cooperation within the CSTO is gaining new momentum
Regular quarterly sitting of interdepartmental commission coordinating implementation of events planned within CSTO chaired by NSC Secretary Arthur Baghdasaryan․ In his opening remarks, NSC Secretary Arthur Baghdasaryan said: “During the third quarter of the CSTO quite serious events took place. First of all, the informal summit...
10 / 10 / 2011
Секретарь СНБ Артур Багдасарян принял Андре Фонтану
Secretary of the National Security Council Arthur Baghdasaryan received today a delegation led by Andrea Fontana, head of the European Commission's Directorate-General for Development and Cooperation-European Assistance. Mr․ Fontana welcomed progress in a number of areas, including progress in negotiations on the Association Agr...
23 / 09 / 2011
NSC Secretary Arthur Baghdasaryan received Adam Koberatsky
Secretary of the National Security Council Arthur Baghdasaryan received today the Director of the OSCE Conflict Prevention Center Adam Koberatsky. Sergey Kapinos, Head of the OSCE Office in Yerevan was also present at the meeting. Issues related to the OSCE-Armenia cooperation, reforms in the field of border security in Armenia,...
14 / 09 / 2011
NSC Secretary Arthur Baghdasaryan received Canan Atilgan
Secretary of the National Security Council Arthur Baghdasaryan today received the newly appointed Director of the Conrad Adenauer Foundation's South Caucasus Political Dialogue Regional Program dr. Canan Atilgan. The Konrad Adenauer Foundation is a German political foundation that supports the development of democracy, rule of l...
09 / 09 / 2011
The process of implementation of the program of reform of 3 border checkpoints of Armenia was discussed
Secretary of the National Security Council Arthur Baghdasaryan received UNDP Resident Representative Dafina Gercheva. Ms. Gercheva presented the work carried out by UNDP Partner for the Reform of 3 Border Checkpoints in Armenia, noting that the design and assessment of the 3 Border Checkpoints has been completed and will soon be...
07 / 09 / 2011
NSC Secretary Arthur Baghdasaryan received Ann Ganzer
Today, NSC Secretary Arthur Baghdasaryan received US Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for International Security and Arms Non-Proliferation Ann Ganzer.
Both sides highly appreciated the current level of relations between the two countries and emphasized the importance of deepening further cooperation. Ann Ganzer noted with s...
29 / 07 / 2011
The prospects of further development of Armenia-UN cooperation were discussed
Secretary of the National Security Council Arthur Baghdasaryan received today a delegation led by Kori Udovicki, Deputy Head of UNDP, Regional Director for Europe and the CIS.
UN Resident Coordinator in Armenia, UNDP Resident Representative in Armenia Dafina Gercheva was also present at the meeting.
Ms. Udovicki expressed her...
15 / 07 / 2011
NSC Secretary Arthur Baghdasaryan received Nikolai Bordyuzha
Today Secretary of the National Security Council Arthur Baghdasaryan received Nikolai Bordyuzha, Secretary General of the Collective Security Treaty Organization (CSTO), who is in Armenia to participate in the 10th sitting of the Council of the CSTO Heads of State in charge of the fight against illicit drug trafficking.
During...
06 / 07 / 2011
NSC Secretary Arthur Baghdasaryan received James Appathurai
Secretary of the National Security Council Arthur Baghdasaryan received a delegation led by NATO Special Representative for the Caucasus and Central Asia James Appathurai. The two sides noted that the Armenia-NATO partnership is developing effectively and referred to the fact of the Armenian armed forces stationed in Afghanistan...
29 / 06 / 2011
Today, Minsk will host the regular session of the Committee of Secretaries of the CSTO Security Council
Secretary of the National Security Council Arthur Baghdasaryan will participate in the regular sitting of the Committee of Secretaries of the CSTO Security Councils held in Minsk today.
The international situation and development prospects will be discussed during the beginning of the meeting and in this context the issues of...
01 / 06 / 2011
NSC Secretary Arthur Baghdasaryan received representatives of the International Organization for Migration
Secretary of the National Security Council Arthur Baghdasaryan received today Pierre Rossi-Long and Franz Proutshie, representatives of the International Organization for Migration.
Summing up the activities of the International Organization for Migration in the Republic of Armenia in recent years, the guests presented the purp...
17 / 05 / 2011
NSC Secretary Arthur Baghdasaryan received Štefan Füle.
Secretary of the National Security Council Artur Baghdasaryan received the delegation headed by EU Commissioner for Enlargement and European Neighborhood Policy Štefan Füle. The Head of the EU Delegation to the Republic of Armenia, Ambassador Raul de Luzenberger was also present at the meeting. The interlocutors discussed the cu...
29 / 04 / 2011
President Serzh Sargsyan convened a meeting of the National Security Council
Today, President of the Republic of Armenia, Chairman of the RA National Security Council Serzh Sargsyan convened a meeting of the National Security Council.
Before taking up the agenda, the President of Armenia on behalf of the members of the Council congratulated Gagik Tsarukyan, the head of the “Prosperous Armenia” fraction...
22 / 04 / 2011
NSC Secretary Arthur Baghdasaryan received Caroline Cox
Secretary of the National Security Council Arthur Baghdasaryan received today a delegation led by Baroness Caroline Cox, Speaker of the UK Parliamentary Assembly of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, who arrived in Armenia on a three-day working visit.
Highly appreciating the Baroness's pro-Armenian activ...
19 / 04 / 2011
Armenia will cooperate with FRONTEX on border security issues
Arthur Baghdasaryan, Secretary of the National Security Council, received Graham Liz, Special Adviser to the Executive Director of the European Union's External Border Operations Management Agency (FRONTEX) and Rick Weijermans, External Relations Officer.
During Arthur Baghdasaryan's visit to Warsaw in November last year, an ag...
24 / 03 / 2011
The process of preparation and conducting conscription in Armenia will be improved
The results of the monitoring of the preparation and conduct of the fall 2010 draft were discussed at a meeting convened by Secretary of the National Security Council Arthur Baghdasaryan. Defense Minister Seyran Ohanyan also participated in the event.
The monitoring, according to the NSC 2011 Annual Activity Plan, was carried o...
16 / 03 / 2011
Armenia and India will hold security consultations
Today the meetings of the delegation headed by Secretary of the National Security Council Arthur Baghdasaryan continued in India.
After the private talk of the Secretary of the National Security Council of India Shiv Shankar Menon and Artur Baghdasaryan, extended talks were held, the possibilities of further deepening of the Ar...
04 / 03 / 2011
NSC Secretary Arthur Baghdasaryan will pay a working visit to India, then to the United Arab Emirates
A delegation headed by Arthur Baghdasaryan, Secretary of the National Security Council, at the invitation of Shiv Shankar Menon, Secretary of the National Security Council of the Republic of India, Prime Minister's National Security Adviser and Saif Sultan Al Aryan, Secretary General of the Supreme National Security Council of...
01 / 03 / 2011
President Serzh Sargsyan convened a meeting of the National Security Council
Today, President of the Republic of Armenia, Chairman of the RA National Security Council Serzh Sargsyan convened a meeting of the National Security Council.
At the meeting the participants discussed the structural capabilities to resist the existing and potential challenges and the efficiency of the steps aimed at the enforcem...
17 / 02 / 2011
Nubarashen pesticide burial ground issue to be resolved
In pursuance of the agreements reached during NSC Secretary Artur Baghdasaryan’s visit to the Republic of Poland in early November, the delegation of Polish company Ecotec, led by chairman Dominic Voevudka is on a three-day visit to Armenia. This is the largest company in the territory of the European Union which is specialized...
14 / 12 / 2010
President Serzh Sargsyan invited a meeting of the National Security Council
The President of the Republic of Armenia, Chairman of the National Security Council Serzh Sargsyan invited today a meeting of the National Security Council.
Participants of the meeting discussed and adopted a state program for the development of military hardware and equipment in 2011-2015.
The state program is a result of t...
11 / 12 / 2010
NSC Secretary Artur Baghdasaryan received Peter Semneby
The Secretary of the National Security Council Artur Baghdasaryan received EU Special Representative in the South Caucasus Peter Semneby. Head of the European Commission Delegation, Ambassador Raul de Lutsenberger was also present at the meeting.
The parties discussed issues related to Armenia-European Union political coopera...
29 / 11 / 2010
Law-enforcement area reforms to continue
The Secretary of the National Security Council Artur Baghdasaryan received a delegation led by OSCE Senior Police Adviser Knut Dreyer.
Head of OSCE Yerevan Office Sergey Kapinos was also present at the meeting.
The parties discussed issues related to police area reforms in Armenia. Artur Baghdasaryan informed the guests t...
24 / 11 / 2010
Deeper cooperation with Russian-Belarusian “Defense Systems” Holding
A working consultation was held today attended by the Chief of Staff of the National Security Council Artashes Avoyan, the Head of the First Department Aram Tananyan and the delegation of the Russian-Belarusian “Defense Systems” holding, which is on an official visit to Armenia.
The visit of the delegation is conditioned by t...
18 / 11 / 2010
_Parties reached concrete agreements to deepen cooperation
Poland meetings of the NSC Secretary Artur Baghdasaryan’s delegation continue.
Today, the President of the Republic of Poland Bronislaw Komorowski received Artur Baghdasaryan. Expressing his gratitude for the reception Artur Baghdasaryan extended warm greetings of the President of the Republic of Armenia Serzh Sargsyan and hi...
03 / 11 / 2010
International Meeting of High-Ranking Officials Responsible for Security Matters Begins
The discussion of agenda issues after the opening ceremony started with the RA NSC Secretary Artur Baghdasaryan’s speech on the first day of the international meeting of high-ranking officials for security matters, convened at the initiative of the RF Security Council.
Highlighting the need of strengthening international coop...
05 / 10 / 2010
Smooth crossing of safe border: the implementation of the new strategy will ensure this slogan
“Border security provision and integrated border management strategy was discussed and approved at a sitting of the National Security Council, convened on the 25th of September,” the Secretary of the National Security Council Artur Baghdasaryan said in a briefing with journalists on the 27th of September.
According to the Sec...
27 / 09 / 2010
President Serzh Sargsyan invited a meeting of the National Security Council
On September 25, the President of Armenia, President of the National Security Council Serzh Sargsyan invited a meeting of the Council.
The Strategy for Border Security and Integrated Management of State Border was discussed and approved at the meeting.
25 / 09 / 2010
EU-funded concrete programs to be implemented in Armenia
NSC Secretary Artur Baghdasaryan today received the delegation led by the head of the European Policy Department of the European Commission’s Office of Support and Cooperation of Sarah Rinaldi.
The meeting was also attended by the head of European Commission Delegation to Armenia, Ambassador Raul de Lutsenberger.
The interlo...
11 / 09 / 2010
Integrated border management program is currently effectively implemented
NSC Secretary Artur Baghdasaryan received the delegation led by Philip Peirce, regional coordinator of the “Integrated Border Management program in the South Caucasus” implemented by the UNDP Yerevan office.
The collocutors expressed their satisfaction over the course of the program which is aimed at strengthening interagency...
25 / 08 / 2010
The level of seismic safety in Armenia will be improved
The seismic safety system development concept has been discussed and approved at a National Security Council sitting. NSC Secretary Artur Baghdasaryan spoke about this with the journalists at a press conference today.
The Caucasus region and Armenia as well are located in a seismically active zone. In the 20th century only t...
17 / 07 / 2010
The President of the Republic of Armenia Serzh Sargsyan invited today a session of the National Security Council
The President of the Republic of Armenia, President of the National Security Council Serzh Sargsyan invited today a session of the National Security Council.
The participants of the meeting discussed and approved the concept of the development of the RA structure of seismic safety.
The President of Armenia spoke to the me...
17 / 07 / 2010
RA-EU Advisors assistance in the reforms in Armenia positively assessed
The European Union Advisory Group provides assistance in the reforms process in different spheres for already 1 year in Armenia. Chairman of the interagency commission coordinating Armenia-EU cooperation, NSC Secretary Artur Baghdasaryan received the Advisors on this occasion.
RA-EU political cooperation includes reforms in s...
14 / 07 / 2010
EU Advisory Group activities to be diversified
Secretary of the National Security Council, Chairman of the inter-agency commission coordinating cooperation between Armenia and the European Union Artur Baghdasaryan received the delegation led by the Head of the EU Advisory Group’s Evaluation Team to Armenia Ian Grand.
Artur Baghdasaryan expressed gratitude for the EU Advis...
13 / 07 / 2010
“We should use all opportunities to fully develop the security system,” NSC Secretary Artur Baghdasaryan says
The National Security Council is already two years old. NSC Secretary Artur Baghdasaryan held a press briefing on this occasion.
The Secretary of the National Security Council said the National Security Council’s main focus had been on most important actions, programs, study of activities and adoption of corresponding strateg...
25 / 06 / 2010
International community must condemn Azerbaijani provocative actions
The meeting started with a discussion of issues related to the Armenia-EU 2009-2011 Action Plan. Artur Baghdasaryan said in the current year Armenia was going to be more active in the implementation process of all the reforms and activities under the European Neighbourhood Program.
The interlocutors touched upon the NK issue an...
21 / 06 / 2010
_Challenges threatening the security must be addressed jointly
NSC Secretary Artur Baghdasaryan received Tian Changchun, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the People’s Republic of China to Armenia.
At the meeting many issues related to cooperation between the National Security Council of Armenia and the Chinese State Council were discussed.
Artur Baghdasaryan said it would...
17 / 06 / 2010
Armenian-Austrian relations have great potential for further enhancement
NSC Secretary Artur Baghdasaryan received Michael Postle, newly appointed Ambassador of the Republic of Austria to Armenia.
Congratulating the Ambassador on his appointment, Artur Baghdasaryan voiced hope that during his mission Armenian-Austrian friendly relations will reach a new level.
Both parties attached importance to...
09 / 06 / 2010
_cooperation potential in different fields to be realized
The delegation led by the Secretary of the National Security Council Artur Baghdasaryan made an official visit to the Federal Republic of Germany on the 17-20th of May, 2010.
The first meeting took place at the Chancellor’s office with Investigation Services Coordinator Hans Warbeck. The parties discussed the prospects of coo...
20 / 05 / 2010
Modern energy security system to be introduced in Armenia
The working group on the development of energy security concept convened its first sitting, chaired by NSC Secretary Artur Baghdasaryan.
The development of the concept goes in line with Armenia’s “National Security Strategy.”
Highlighting the importance of energy security as one of the components of our national security Art...
06 / 05 / 2010
Practical steps towards development of armaments industry
An interagency commission on armaments industry development issues has been established by the order of the President of the Republic. The commission is chaired by the NSC Secretary Artur Baghdasaryan.
Artur Baghdasaryan met with the heads of 39 enterprises which cooperate with the Ministry of Defence to discuss armaments ind...
29 / 04 / 2010
President Serzh Sargsyan convened a meeting of the National Security Council
The President of the Republic of Armenia, Chairman of the National Security Council SerzhSargsyan convened today a meeting of the National Security Council.
The President of Armenia informed the members of the Council on his visits to Washington and Moscow.
Later, the participants of the meeting discussed the latest devel...
21 / 04 / 2010
Reforms in the rescue system; Armenian citizens need to be protected more effectively
Wide-scale reforms will be implemented in the rescue system of Armenia. The first step is indeed the elaboration of the draft of the reforms concept.
The interagency commission on issues related to rescue system reforms concept convened its first sitting chaired by the NSC Secretary Artur Baghdasaryan.
Highlighting the impor...
20 / 04 / 2010
Armenia is quite active in the framework of the CSTO
The interagency commission coordinating the implementation of activities under the framework of the CSTO held its next sitting chaired by the NSC Secretary Artur Baghdasaryan.
Summarizing Armenia’s activities in the framework of the CSTO in 2009, Artur Baghdasaryan said Armenia had been quite active, and a number of achieveme...
16 / 03 / 2010
Police reform program approved
The draft of the 2010-2011 police reform program and preparatory activities for conscription in Armenia were the issues discussed at the meeting of the National Security Council. The above mentioned program aims at fulfilling the commitments of our county under the framework of cooperation with the OSCE, European Council and Eur...
13 / 03 / 2010
President Serzh Sargsyan called a meeting of the National Security Council
On March 13, the President of Armenia Serzh Sargsyan called a meeting of the National Security Council.
At the meeting discussed were issues related to the preparatory works and conduct of the draft in the Republic of Armenia and the completion of the earlier issued instructions. Relevant bodies were given new instructions re...
13 / 03 / 2010
French practice in crisis management to be used in Armenia
Secretary of the National Security Council Artur Baghdasaryan wrapped up his visit to France by a meeting with the leadership of the French Foreign Security Service and Diplomatic Consultant of the government Arno Giua.
The parties discussed Armenia-France cooperation issues and reached concrete agreements towards further dee...
17 / 02 / 2010
Armenian and French Security Councils to cooperate
In the framework of his working visit to France, NSC Secretary Artur Baghdasaryan met with Francis Delon, National Security and Defence Secretary General.
Artur Baghdasaryan and Francis Delon introduced the functions of Armenian and French National Security Councils respectively. The parties agreed to step up cooperation betw...
15 / 02 / 2010
NSC Secretary met with Nikolay Bordyuzha today
NSC Secretary Artur Baghdasaryan today met with the CSTO Secretary General Nikolay Bordyuzha.
The parties spoke about Armenia-CSTO cooperation prospects and attached particular importance to cooperation in the sphere of information technologies and military-technical field and in the fight against illicit drug circulation.
T...
12 / 02 / 2010
Food security concept to be developed
Food security concept will be developed in Armenia in line with the National Security Strategy.The sitting of the interagency working group on food security concept development was chaired today by the NSC Secretary Artur Baghdasaryan.
According to a decision of the National Security Council and by the order of the President...
08 / 02 / 2010
Electronic management system to be introduced in Armenia
The interagency working group responsible for the development of electronic management system concept held a sitting today chaired by the NSC Secretary Artur Baghdasaryan.
As of January 2012, an electronic management integrated system will be introduced in Armenia in line with the Armenia-EU three-year political cooperation p...
04 / 02 / 2010
NSC Secretary received Manouchehr Motakki
NSC Secretary received today Iran Foreign Minister Manouchehr Motakki.
The parties discussed bilateral cooperation issues and agreed that Armenia-Iran centuries-old friendship should be further enhanced by deepening relations between Iran and Armenia in different directions. In addition, they attached importance to deepening...
27 / 01 / 2010
President Serzh Sargsyan invited a meeting of the National Security Council
Today, President Serzh Sargsyan invited a meeting of the National Security Council.
Discussed at the meeting were issues related to the programming and assessing of the activities of the Armenian diplomatic representations and consular offices abroad and introduction of the monitoring system. Relevant reports were presented b...
22 / 12 / 2009
First time in Armenia Diplomatic representations to have annual action plan
At the National Security Council meeting President Serzh Sargsyan introduced the issues discussed at the non-official summit in Kazakhstan. At a press-conference after the meeting, NSC Secretary Artur Baghdasaryan said the importance of re-equipping CSTO rapid reaction forces with modern technologies had again been emphasized at...
22 / 12 / 2009
NSC Secretary Artur Baghdasaryan received Bogdan Klich
National Security Council Secretary Artur Baghdasaryan received Polish delegation headed by National Defense Minister Bogdan Klich.
The officials discussed Armenian-Polish bilateral cooperation and underlined the importance of further intensification of military-technical cooperation. Artur Baghdasaryan said European standard...
28 / 11 / 2009
Civil defense national concept to be developed
Civil defense national concept will be developed pursuant to Armenia’s national security strategy and Armenia-NATO Individual Partnership Action Plan.
It was agreed at today’s sitting of the respective interagency working group to submit the concept to the National Security Council for approval in May, 2010. Chairman of the m...
27 / 11 / 2009
Collapsed Mughni church of Saint Gevorg in Tbilisi to be restored
NSC Secretary Artur Baghdasaryan today received newly appointed Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Georgia to Armenia Grigor Tabatadze.
The parties discussed Armenian-Georgian bilateral issues. They shared the opinion that Armenian-Georgian relations are based on a friendly foundation, and there a...
26 / 11 / 2009
NSC Secretary Artur Baghdasaryan received Mary Jovanovich
NSC Secretary Artur Baghdasaryan received today Mary Jovanovich, USAmbassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary to the Republic of Armenia.
The interlocutors discussed Armenian-American cooperation issues. Upon request of the Ambassador Artur Baghdasaryan introduced the functions of the National Security Council and highlight...
23 / 11 / 2009
NSC Secretary Artur Baghdasaryan received Vigaudas Ushatskas
NSC Secretary Artur Baghdasaryan received today Vigaudas Ushatskas, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Lithuania.
Issues related to Armenian-Lithuanian bilateral relations and cooperation in the international structures were discussed at the meeting.
The parties shared the opinion that the friendly relations between two nations...
21 / 11 / 2009
NSC Secretary Artur Baghdasaryan received Onno Hannting
NSC Secretary Artur Baghdasaryan received today Onno Hannting, Netherlands’ Foreign Ministry Special Representative on Eastern Partnership and Peter Jan Langenberg, Ambassador of Netherlands to Armenia.
The interlocutors discussed the prospects of cooperation in the framework of Eastern Partnership. Artur Baghdasaryan stated...
13 / 11 / 2009
Armenia-Belarus co-operation in the military-industrial domain to intensify
The delegation led by Stanislav Zas, Deputy State Secretary of the National Security Council of the Republic of Belarus is currently on a 3-day working visit in Armenia.
Today, the private conversation between NSC Secretary Artur Baghdasaryan and Stanislav Zas was followed by extended working discussions.
The interlocutors d...
12 / 11 / 2009
NSC Secretary Artur Baghdasaryan received Robert Simons
NSC Secretary Artur Baghdasaryan received the delegation led by Robert Simons, Special Representative of the NATO Secretary General in the Caucasus and Central Asia.
The interlocutors discussed issues related to the implementation of actions foreseen for 2009 under the Armenia-NATO "Individual Partnership Action Plan". Upon r...
05 / 11 / 2009
Military-political cooperation within CSTO to develop
The inter-agency commission coordinating the actions under CSTO held its recurrent sitting today, chaired by NSC Secretary Artur Baghdasaryan.
The NSC Secretary introduced the results of the September thirtieth sitting of CSTO Security Councils’ Secretaries in Brest. The participants looked at relevant actions to materialize...
30 / 10 / 2009
Armenia holds deepening of cooperation with the EU in high regard
NSC Secretary Artur Baghdasaryan today received Peter Semneby, EU Special Representative in South Caucasus.
The interlocutors discussed Armenia-EU cooperation issues. Artur Baghdasaryan emphasized the importance of enlargement and enhancement of relations with the EU as one of the most important courses of the RA foreign poli...
28 / 10 / 2009
Enhance the RA Police system in line with EU Standards
Reforms in line with European standards will be implemented in the RA Police system.
Today, the inter-agency working group on Police reforms at a sitting, chaired by NSC Secretary Artur Baghdasaryan, agreed to submit the reforms program for approval within four months’ time.
Artur Oiskyan, Deputy Chief of Police noted that t...
23 / 10 / 2009
Civil service system of the RA in line with European standards
In the framework of “Armenia-EU” cooperation program civil service reforms will be implemented in Armenia.
Today at a sitting, chaired by NSC Secretary Artur Baghdasaryan, the inter-agency working group agreed to develop the reforms program in conformity with EU standards. The objective of the program is to harmonize the RA c...
14 / 10 / 2009
President Serzh Sargsyan invited a meeting of the National Security Council in the extended format
This morning, the President of the Republic of Armenia, President of the National Security Council Serzh Sargsyan invited a meeting of the National Security Council in the extended format which along with the members of the Council was attended by His Holiness, Catholicos of All Armenians Garegin II, Chairman of Prosperous Armen...
08 / 10 / 2009
Armenia-EU subcommittee on justice, freedom and security issues to be established
NSC Secretary Artur Baghdasaryan received today the delegation led by Luigi Soreca, Head of External Relations and Enlargement Unit, Directorate-Generale for Justice, Freedom and Security of the European Commission. Ambassador Raul de Lutsenberger, Head of European Commission Delegation in Armenia was present at the meeting....
07 / 10 / 2009
84 Actions of Armenia-NATO Individual Partnership Action Plan Implemented
Today, the inter-agency commission on Armenia-NATO Individual Partnership Action Plan held its first session, chaired by NSC Secretary Artur Baghdasaryan.
The objective of the Action Plan is to enhance Armenia’s cooperation with European and Euro-Atlantic structures and institutions. The program consists of 42 measures, which...
05 / 10 / 2009
CSTO Committee of National Security Secretaries accepted three proposals of the Armenian side
On September 28, the delegation led by NSC Secretary Artur Baghdasaryan arrived in the Republic of Belarus. On September 29, the delegation participated in “West-2009” operative strategic military exercise in Brest. Dmitry Medvedev, President of the Russian Federation and Alexander Lukashenko, President of the Republic of Belaru...
01 / 10 / 2009
Enhance cooperation between Armenia and Poland
NSC Secretary Artur Baghdasaryan received today Mikolaj Dowgielewicz, Deputy Chairman of the Council of Ministers of Poland and State Secretary for European Integration.
The interlocutors discussed Armenian-Polish relationships. The two sides emphasized the importance of enhancement of bilateral relations and agreed to closel...
24 / 09 / 2009
National strategy for transport security to be elaborated in Armenia
The working group on the development of national strategy for transport security system held its first sitting today chaired by NSC Secretary Artur Baghdasaryan.
The development and adoption of the strategy is determined by the “National Security Strategy” and the Armenia-EU cooperation program.
Artur Baghdasaryan noted tha...
22 / 09 / 2009
President Serzh Sargsyan invited a meeting of the National Security Council.
Today President Serzh Sargsyan invited a meeting of the National Security Council.
At the meeting discussed were issues pertaining to freedom of religion and conscience in our country.
19 / 09 / 2009
The Inter-agency Commission Coordinating Armenian’s Cooperation with European Structures held a session
The inter-agency commission coordinating current actions of state agencies in the framework of cooperation between the Republic of Armenia and European structures held a session today chaired by NSC Secretary Artur Baghdasaryan, Chairman of the commission.
At the session the commission discussed the issues of cooperation bet...
15 / 09 / 2009
Procuracy in line with EU standards
The working group on procuracy reforms held its first session today, chaired by NSC Secretary Artur Baghdasaryan, Chairman of the inter-agency commission coordinating Armenia’s cooperation with European structures.
The objective of the procuracy reforms is to invest in Armenia the existing procuracy standards of the EU member...
08 / 09 / 2009
President Serzh Sargsyan called a meeting the National Security Council
Today, President Serzh Sargsyan presided over the National Security Council meeting.
President Sargsyan informed the members of the Council on the latest developments in the negotiations for the resolution of the Nagorno Karabagh conflict, and particularly on the bilateral and trilateral meetings held in Moscow on July 17 and...
21 / 07 / 2009
National Strategy for reduction of environmental impact of pollutants to be developed
The working group on the development of national strategy for the reduction of environmental impact of pollutants held its first session, chaired by NSC Secretary Artur Baghdasaryan, Chairman of the inter-agency commission coordinating Armenia’s cooperation with European structures.
Introducing the strategy development as an...
09 / 07 / 2009
Technical security concept to be developed in Armenia
The working group on technical security concept development held its first sitting today chaired by NSC Secretary Artur Baghdasaryan, Chairman of the inter-agency commission coordinating Armenia’s cooperation with European structures.
Underlining the fact that the development of the strategy is consistent with the “National...
29 / 06 / 2009
The Inter-agency commission on defence strategy review held a sitting
The inter-agency commission coordinating the RA defence strategy review held its recurrent session today co-chaired by Artur Baghdasaryan, NSC Secretary and Seyran Ohanyan, Minister of Defence. The session summarized the results of the second stage of the Defense Strategy Review.
Artur Baghdasaryan and Seyran Ohanyan thanked...
22 / 06 / 2009
National anti-drug program to be developed
The working group on the development national anti-drug program held its first sitting today chaired by NSC Secretary Artur Baghdasaryan, Chairman of the inter-agency commission coordinating Armenia’s cooperation with European structures.
The representatives of all interested agencies are involved in the group. Artur Baghdasa...
19 / 06 / 2009
Audiovisual field national program to be developed
The working group on the development of audiovisual national program consistent with the EU legislation held its first session chaired by NSC Secretary Artur Baghdasaryan, Chairman of the inter-agency commission coordinating Armenia’s cooperation with European structures.
The representatives of all the interested agencies are...
05 / 06 / 2009
President Serzh Sargsyan convened a meeting of the National Security Council
The Council heard RA Minister of Energy and Natural Resources Armen Movsisyan’s report on the current stage of the construction of a new nuclear power unit in Armenia, discussed the steps taken so far in that direction and approved them.
Strengthening the importance of building a new nuclear power unit in the context of medium-...
19 / 05 / 2009
President Serzh Sargsyan convened a meeting of the National Security Council
Today President Serzh Sargsyan convened a meeting of the National Security Council.
The President of Armenia, Serzh Sargsyan informed the members of the Council on the agreements reached during his visits to the Islamic Republic of Iran and the Russian Federation and defined actions of the corresponding state structures for...
25 / 04 / 2009
Information security concept approved
Today, the inter-agency working group on information security concept held a session chaired by NSC Secretary Artur Baghdasaryan.
The concept, developed in three months’ time, includes all the recommendations of the agency representatives involved. Artur Baghdasaryan said concept is of exceptional importance in terms of infor...
16 / 04 / 2009
NSC Secretary official visit to Belarus continues
In the framework of his official visit to the Republic of Belarus, the NSC Secretary today had a face to face meeting with Yuri Zhadobin, State Secretary of the Security Council of Belarus, followed by an extended discussion. The parties discussed issues in relation to the formation of collective operative forces in the framewor...
17 / 03 / 2009
NSC Secretary received the delegation headed by Manouchehr Mottaki, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran
NSC Secretary Artur Baghdasaryan received today the delegation led by Manouchehr Mottaki, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran.
The parties discussed a wide range of issues in relation to Armenia-Iran cooperation. Artur Baghdasaryan expressed opinion that there is a great potential for bilateral coopera...
13 / 03 / 2009
A number of Armenia-Italy cooperation agreements signed
On February 24-25, the meetings of the NSC Secretary delegation with Italian officials continued.
At a meeting with Renato Bruneta, Minister for Public Administration and Innovations the parties exchanged views on the actions of two countries towards reforms and innovations and stressed the importance of exchange of experienc...
25 / 02 / 2009
Armenia-Italy relations rise to new level
Italy visit of the delegation of the NSC Secretary continues. On February 23, the NSC Secretary met with Andrea Ronchi, Minister for European Affairs.
The minister, coordinating the EU-Italy cooperation, highly valued the Armenia-EU 2009-2011 Action Plan and expressed willingness to support the reforms in Armenia. Parties cam...
24 / 02 / 2009
President Serzh Sargsyan convened a meeting of the National Security Council
Today, President Serzh Sargsyan convened a meeting of the National Security Council.
At the meeting discussed were issues related to the pre-conscription, military listing of draft age persons and reserve troops, improvement of pre-drafting and actual conscription processes, as well as the issues related to the coordination...
21 / 02 / 2009
NSC Secretary Artur Baghdasaryan received the delegation led by Ali Bagheri, Deputy Secretary of the National Security Supreme Council of the Islamic Republic of Iran
Today, NSC Secretary Artur Baghdasaryan received the delegation led by Ali Bagheri, Deputy Secretary of the National Security Supreme Council of the Islamic Republic of Iran.
The three-day visit of the delegation is in the framework of the agreements reached during Artur Baghdasaryan’s visit to the Islamic Republic of Iran. A...
23 / 12 / 2008
NSC Secretary Artur Baghdasaryan received Mark Perren de Brishambo, OSCE Secretary General
NSC Secretary Artur Baghdasaryan received today Mark Perren de Brishambo, OSCE Secretary General.
A wide range of issues related to Nagorno-Karabakh conflict resolution, Armenian-Turkish relations, regional cooperation and security was discussed. Underlining the dangerous results of the NK conflict resolution by military mean...
15 / 12 / 2008
The inter-agency commission coordinating Armenia’s cooperation with European structures held a session
The inter-agency commission coordinating Armenia’s cooperation with European structures held a session today chaired by NSC Secretary Artur Baghdasaryan, Chairman of the commission.
At the session the processes and fundamentals with regard to the commission objectives were defined and the proposals of implementation were disc...
21 / 11 / 2008
NSC Secretary Artur Baghdasaryan received Robert Simmons, Deputy Assistant Secretary General of NATO, Special Representative for the Caucasus and Central Asia
NSC Secretary Artur Baghdasaryan received today the delegation led by Robert Simons, Deputy Assistant Secretary General of NATO, Special Representative for the Caucasus and Central Asia.
During the meeting the two sides discussed Armenia-NATO cooperation issues. Upon request of the guest Artur Baghdasaryan introduced the pr...
21 / 10 / 2008
Judicial reforms will further continue
After the National Security Council meeting NSC Secretary Artur Baghdasaryan had a briefing with the journalists.
“We had an intense discussion in relation to further judicial reforms. Enhancement of public confidence in the system and easy access to justice yet remain prior issues. Public discontent is fair and justified ta...
11 / 10 / 2008
The meeting of the National Security Council chaired by the President of Armenia, Chairman of the Council, Serzh Sargsyan took place today
The meeting of the National Security Council chaired by the President of Armenia, Chairman of the Council, Serzh Sargsyan took place today.
At the meeting the Secretary of the National Council, Arthur Baghdasaryan and the Minister of Defense, Seyran Ohanyan made reports and the results of the “Rubezh-2008” military exercises,...
11 / 10 / 2008
NSC Secretary Artur Baghdasaryan Received Nikolay Patrushev, Secretary of the National Security Council of the Russian Federation
NSC Secretary Artur Baghdasaryan received today Nikolay Patrushev, Secretary of the National Security Council of the Russian Federation on an official visit in Armenia to participate in a committee session of the CSTO Security Council Secretaries.
During the meeting the parties discussed a number of issues on further enhancem...
02 / 09 / 2008
President Serzh Sargsyan invited a meeting of the National Security Council
Today President Serzh Sargsyan invited a meeting of the National Security Council. At the meeting discussed were issues pertaining to the recent developments in the region. The Secretary of the National Security Council, Artur Baghdasaryan and Minister of Foreign Affairs, Edward Nalbandian made reports.
The President of Armen...
14 / 08 / 2008
NSC Secretary Artur Baghdasaryan received the delegation led by Ali Reza Sheikh Attar, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran
NSC Secretary Artur Baghdasaryan received today the delegation led by Ali RezaSheikh Attar, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran.
The meeting was attended by Seyed Ali Saghaiyan, Ambassador of Iran to Armenia and Karen Nazaryan, Ambassador of the Republic of Armenia to Iran.
Ali Reza Sheikh Atta...
09 / 07 / 2008
The working group on “Roubezh-2008” collective military exercise preparation had a meeting
In the framework of Collective Security Treaty Organization, the sitting of the working group on Roubezh-2008 collective military exercise preparation was held today chaired by Artur Baghdasaryan, Secretary of the National Security Council.
During the session a number of issues were discussed in relation to the start of the f...
04 / 07 / 2008
NSC Secretary Artur Baghdasaryan received Ambassador Sergey Kapinos, Head of OSCE Yerevan Office
Today, NSC Secretary Artur Baghdasaryan received Ambassador Sergey Kapinos, Head of OSCE Yerevan Office.
On behalf of the OSCE The Ambassador expressed willingness to commence a broad program of cooperation with the RA National Security Council.
In his turn, Artur Baghdasaryan attached importance to the OSCE role in its supp...
13 / 06 / 2008
President Levon Ter-Petrosyan's speech in the extended meeting of the Security Council
Before turning to the statement itself, I do not think it would be out of place to summarize some views expressed here over the last two days in the interest of fully clarifying the issue under consideration. I ask for your forgiveness in advance if in some cases, the summaries are not word-for-word reproductions of the views, b...
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