Alen Simonyan to pay visit to Russia
Speaker of the Armenian Parliament Alen Simonyan said that he will pay an official visit to Russia.
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Armenia shortens mandatory military service duration
Armenia has legislated a reduction in compulsory military service from two years to eighteen months, with the amended requirements effective for new recruits beginning January.
Armenia approves 2026 budget
The Armenian legislature has ratified next year's national budget featuring a $1.4 billion deficit spending and projected 5.4% economic expansion.
Armenian parliament ratifies EU’s crisis management operations agreement
The Armenian Parliament ratified the agreement on establishing the framework for Armenia’s Participation in the EU’s Crisis Management Operations.
Simonyan ready to visit Baku at any time
Alen Simonyan stated that he has not yet received any offers to visit Azerbaijan
Armenia to rewrite Constitution after parliamentary elections, Pashinyan says
The elections to the National Assembly will take place in June next year
Azerbaijani and Armenian MPs hold talks in Istanbul
The parliamentary delegations of Azerbaijan and Armenia held talks in Istanbul, Türkiye, the Azerbaijani parliamentary press service reported.
Pashinyan to remove "aggression" from Armenia's military strategy
Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan urged to stop using the term 'combat-ready' when referring to the training level of the military. Instead, he said they should use 'defense-capable'.
Sahiba Gafarova describes Geneva meeting with Armenian counterpart as constructive
The Speaker of Azerbaijan's Parliament has described her meeting with Armenian Parliamentary Speaker Alen Simonyan in Geneva as productive and constructive.
Sahiba Gafarova and Alen Simonyan welcome Azerbaijan-Armenia normalization progress
The speakers of the Azerbaijani and Armenian parliaments have endorsed ongoing normalization efforts between Baku and Yerevan during their Geneva meeting.
Civil Contract Party announces constitutional referendum in Armenia
The party also intends to intensify efforts toward the country's accession to the EU
Armenia has no plans to withdraw Russian base
The withdrawal of Russia's 102nd military base from Armenia is not being discussed at the moment, Speaker of the Armenian Parliament Alen Simonyan said.
Armenia to shorten mandatory military service
The Armenian Ministry of Defense has proposed reducing the duration of mandatory military service from the current 24 months to 18 months.
French Senate Speaker receives Armenian Parliament Speaker in Paris
As part of Armenia's pro-Western foreign policy, Armenian Parliament Speaker Alen Simonyan traveled to Paris, where he met with French Senate Speaker Gérard Larcher.
Armenia sends note to Russia
Yerevan sent a note to Moscow in connection with the statements made by some representatives of the Russian authorities regarding the case of Samvel Karapetyan
Armenia to hold parliamentary elections in June 2026
Armenia has announced its next parliamentary elections will take place on June 7, 2026. The previous parliamentary elections in the republic were held on June 20, 2021.
Armenia ready for active and long-term cooperation with Russia
Armenia is ready for active cooperation and long-term partnership with Russia, Armenian parliament speaker Alen Simonyan said at a meeting with Federation Council speaker Valentina Matviyenko in Yerevan on June 6.
Armenia pledges to keep Russian base in Gyumri open for now
Armenia is not discussing the withdrawal of the Russian military base from its territory in Gyumri, Armenian Parliament Speaker Alen Simonyan said.
Pashinyan refuses to hold early parliamentary elections
According to him, the government continues to work in the normal mode
Armenia may increase draft age by 10 years
Armenia’s ruling Civil Contract party is considering two initiatives
