Al Rawasi Food Company to explore agricultural import and investment  opportunities in Armenia

 Friday, August 14 2026 19:21:49
Al Rawasi Food Company to explore agricultural import and investment  opportunities in Armenia

ArmInfo. Qatar-based Al Rawasi Food Company is interested in the Armenian market, as stated by Armenian Deputy Minister of Economy Arman Khojoyan on his Facebook page. Specifically, he reported that he met with representatives of the Qatari company, who arrived in our country to explore cooperation  opportunities.

Tsarukyan: Many Armenian goods are being replaced by Azerbaijani products on Russian market
 Friday, August 14 2026 14:19

ArmInfo. Imprisoned businessman and leader of the "Prosperous Armenia" party, Gagik Tsarukyan, has highlighted the critical role of private enterprise in  the country's development while warning of growing vulnerabilities in external export markets. In a statement posted on his social media  page, Tsarukyan cautioned that Armenian goods are rapidly losing their footing abroad and being replaced by Azerbaijani alternatives. 

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Armenia, Kazakhstan discuss expanding cooperation in agriculture
 Friday, August 14 2026 10:37

ArmInfo.  Armenian Minister of Economy Gevorg Papoyan held a meeting with Kazakh  Minister of Agriculture Aidarbek Saparov to explore avenues for  deepening bilateral cooperation in the agricultural sector.

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The Russian Ministry of Agriculture has announced the conditions for resuming imports of Armenian agricultural products.
 Thursday, August 13 2026 19:33

ArmInfo. Ensuring the safety of Armenian agricultural products imported to Russia and meeting mandatory requirements for them are conditions for resuming their supply to the Russian market, according to the Russian Ministry of Agriculture.

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Leading Chinese Rating Agency CCXI Upgrades EDB’s Credit Rating to Ag from A-g on Global Scale and Affirms AAA Rating on National Scale
 Thursday, August 13 2026 17:26

ArmInfo. Leading Chinese rating agency China Chengxin International Credit Rating Co, Ltd (CCXI) upgraded issuer credit rating of Eurasian Development Bank (EDB) in global scale to Ag from A-g and affirmed the highest AAA rating in national scale, with a stable outlook.

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Another transit shipment delivered from Russia to Armenia via  Azerbaijan
 Thursday, August 13 2026 17:20

ArmInfo.Another transit shipment has been made from Russia to Armenia via Azerbaijan. According to APA, 20 wagons carrying 1,400 tons of wheat were  dispatched today from the Bilajari station in the direction of Boyuk Kesik.

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Russian railway concession hinders Armenia`s integration into  international transport network - Pashinyan
 Thursday, August 13 2026 15:55

ArmInfo. Russia's refusal to transfer the concession management rights of Armenia's railway creates obstacles for the country's integration into the  international transport network, as stated by Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan during a press briefing on August 13.

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Armenian Economy Minister participates in 7th EAEU Agro-Industrial  Policy Council meeting
 Thursday, August 13 2026 15:13

ArmInfo.Armenian Minister of Economy Gevorg Papoyan participated in the 7th meeting of the EAEU Council on Agro-Industrial Policy in Almaty on August 13.

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Armenia to establish unified database for tourism service providers
 Thursday, August 13 2026 14:38

ArmInfo.Armenia will establish a unified database of individuals and entities providing tourism services, following a decision adopted at the government  session on August 13.

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Meridian Holding to receive AMD 1.128 billion budget loan from  Armenian government
 Thursday, August 13 2026 14:36

ArmInfo.The Armenian government  approved a 1.128 billion dram budget loan to "Meridian Holding" during its August 13 session.

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Rapid development of AI factories in Armenia forces reconsideration  of energy strategy, says Pashinyan
 Thursday, August 13 2026 13:39

ArmInfo.  Armenia constantly discusses its excess electricity production, but the  situation may soon change, and the country could face a shortage,  Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan stated during a briefing on August 13.

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Armenia sees significant potential in agricultural cooperation with  Iran, says Papoyan
 Thursday, August 13 2026 13:00

ArmInfo. There is significant potential for developing cooperation between Armenia and  Iran in agriculture, particularly in crop production, livestock  farming, agricultural processing, greenhouse development, and  refrigeration and warehouse infrastructure. Armenian Minister of  Economy Gevorg Papoyan  made this statement during a meeting with  Iranian Deputy Minister of Agriculture Akbar Fathi  in Almaty on the  sidelines of the 7th meeting of the EAEU Agro-Industrial Policy  Council.

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Prime Minister: Economic diversification programs barely functioning  in Armenia
 Thursday, August 13 2026 12:56

ArmInfo.  Armenian businesses show little drive toward economic diversification, as  stated by Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan  during a government meeting  on August 13.

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Armenian exporters to receive 5.36 billion dram in state support for  July shipments 
 Thursday, August 13 2026 12:24

ArmInfo.  Businesses that made export shipments in July of this year will receive 5.365  billion drams in financial assistance from the state budget,  following a decision adopted at a session of the Armenian Cabinet.

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Businesses to import 300 tons of cocoa powder into Armenia duty-free
 Thursday, August 13 2026 12:19

ArmInfo. Business entities will be allowed to import 300 tons of cocoa powder intended  for industrial processing from third countries at a zero customs duty  rate.  The decision was made at a government session.

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Armenia allocates additional 2.64 billion dram from Government  Reserve Fund for COP17 preparations
 Thursday, August 13 2026 12:07

ArmInfo.  An additional 2.641 billion drams will be allocated from the Government Reserve Fund to continue the efforts to host the 17th Conference of the  Parties to the UN Convention on Biological Diversity (COP-17) in  Armenia in 2026. The decision was made at a Cabinet meeting on August  13.

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"Strong Armenia": Baku should compensate Yerevan for power  transmission line route through Armenian territory
 Wednesday, August 12 2026 16:43

ArmInfo Baku must pay Yerevan for routing a power transmission line across Armenian territory, according to Narek Karapetyan, head of the opposition  faction "Strong Armenia."

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Expert: Focusing solely on TRIPP risks legitimizing a new blockade  format for Armenia
 Tuesday, August 11 2026 16:01

ArmInfo. During an August 11 press conference at the Arpi Armenia Analytical Center, expert Sergey Melkonyan presented a new think-tank report focusing on regional connectivity and the TRIPP initiative.

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MP: Economic policy must not be guided by emotions
 Tuesday, August 11 2026 14:54

ArmInfo.  Economic decisions cannot be guided by emotions, Hayk Farmazyan, a member of  the parliament from the "Strong Armenia" bloc, stated on August 11  while commenting on Yerevan's relations with the European Union and  the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU).

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SRC exposes AMD 1.1bln in unpaid taxes
 Tuesday, August 11 2026 12:38

ArmInfo. The State Revenue Committee of Armenia (SRC) has identified a company providing regular  inter- and intra-regional passenger transportation that failed to  fully report revenue from services rendered in its tax returns.

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Global conference on medical tourism to be held in Yerevan
 Tuesday, August 11 2026 11:11

ArmInfo. The Global Conference on Medical Tourism, entitled "Travel for Health, Stay for  Recovery: When a Patient Becomes a Guest," will be held in Yerevan  from September 21 to 23.

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