Friday, February 6 2026,

ArmInfo.

Armenia is open to discussions on the Alliance Free Economic Zone, including with Russian investors, says the Minister of Economy
 Friday, February 6 2026,

ArmInfo. The Alliance Free Economic Zone (FEZ) was closed due to certain issues by decision of an interdepartmental commission chaired by Economy Minister Gevorg Papoyan. He announced this during a press conference on February 6.

There will be no problems with grape procurement – ​​Minister
 Friday, February 6 2026,

ArmInfo. In 2025, 2,000 tons of grapes were harvested, a 21.8% increase compared to the previous year. This was announced by the Armenian Minister of Economy during a press conference on February 6.

The Speaker of the National Assembly of Armenia held a meeting with the head of Rosatom
 Friday, February 6 2026,

ArmInfo. On February 6, Alen Simonyan, Speaker of the National Assembly of the Republic of Armenia, who is on an official visit to the Russian Federation, met with Alexey Likhachev, Director General of the State Atomic Energy Corporation Rosatom.

All targets for intensive agriculture have been achieved – Gevorg Papoyan
 Friday, February 6 2026,

ArmInfo. All targets for intensive agriculture have been achieved, as stated by Armenian Minister of Economy Gevorg Papoyan during a press conference on February 6.

Armenia and Iran are expanding cooperation in energy, transport, and aviation
 Friday, February 6 2026,

ArmInfo. Today, Armenian Minister of Territorial Administration and Infrastructure David Khudadyan met with the Ambassador of the Islamic Republic of Iran to Armenia, Khalil Shirgolami.

Turkish Airlines will begin operating flights on the Istanbul-Yerevan-Istanbul route from March 11 – media
 Friday, February 6 2026,

ArmInfo. Turkish Airlines will begin operating flights on the Istanbul-Yerevan-Istanbul route on March 11. This was announced by airline representatives during a meeting with Lusine Gevorgyan, Chairperson of the RA Tourism Committee, Ermenihaber reports.

Armenia`s industrial exports increased by 15% in 2025
 Friday, February 6 2026,

ArmInfo. Industrial exports in 2024 amounted to 1.3 trillion drams, and by the end of 2025, volumes have increased to 1.5 trillion drams. Armenian Minister of Economy Gevorg Papoyan announced this during a press conference on February 6, noting that the increase was 15%.

Renewable energy projects to be implemented at ZCMC
 Friday, February 6 2026,

ArmInfo.  On February 5, a quadripartite memorandum was signed at the Ministry of Environment of Armenia between the Ministry of Environment, the Ministry of Territorial  Administration and Infrastructure, the Japanese company Komaihaltec  Inc., and Zangezur Copper and Molybdenum Combine (ZCMC) CJSC. This  was reported by the Zangezur Copper and Molybdenum Combine press  service.

Gross fixed assets up in Armenia - minister
 Friday, February 6 2026,

ArmInfo. The gross fixed asset formation indicator in Armenia stood at 15.8% in 2018, and will reach 21.3% by the end of 2024. This was stated by Minister of  Economy Gevorg Papoyan during a press conference on February 6.

Armenia`s exports show steady growth without re-exports
 Friday, February 6 2026,

ArmInfo.  Our exports are showing steady growth without re- exporting gold, platinum, and other products. Armenian Economy Minister Gevorg Papoyan stated this during  a press conference on February 6.

RA ambassador to Italy, Director General of the Italian Trade Agency  discuss trade and economic cooperation 
 Friday, February 6 2026,

ArmInfo. The Armenian Ambassador to Italy, Vladimir Karapetyan, met with the Director  General of the Italian Trade Agency, Lorenzo Galanti, to discuss  trade and economic cooperation. The Armenian Embassy in Italy  reported this.

 Friday, February 6 2026,

ArmInfo.

Armenia, UAE sign Agreement on Trade in Services and Investments
 Friday, February 6 2026,

ArmInfo.  The meeting of the Prime Minister of the Republic of Armenia Nikol Pashinyan with the President of the United Arab Emirates Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan  took place in Abu Dhabi.

Matviyenko: Trade and economic cooperation with Armenia has reached a very high level
 Thursday, February 5 2026,

ArmInfo. Trade and economic cooperation between Russia and Armenia has reached a very high level, with Russia accounting for approximately 33% of the country's foreign trade. This was stated by Federation Council Chairwoman Valentina Matviyenko following a meeting with Armenian Parliament Speaker Alen Simonyan, as reported by TASS.

David Khudatyan and Ambassador Maragos discussed issues related to the energy and transport sectors.
 Thursday, February 5 2026,

ArmInfo. Today, Armenian Minister of Territorial Administration and Infrastructure (MTAI) David Khudatyan received Ambassador Vasilis Maragos, Head of the European Union Delegation to Armenia.

The head of the Armenian Ministry of Finance and the Executive Director of the EFSD signed an agreement on the terms of the Fund`s placement in the territory of the Republic of Armenia
 Thursday, February 5 2026,

ArmInfo. Armenian Finance Minister Vahe Hovhannisyan met with Andrey Shirokov, Executive Director of the Eurasian Fund for Stabilization and Development (EFSD).

The annual discussion of the European Investment Bank`s programs took place in Yerevan
 Thursday, February 5 2026,

ArmInfo. The annual discussion of the European Investment Bank (EIB) public sector programs in Armenia was co-chaired by Edgar Mkrtchyan, Deputy Minister of Finance of the Republic of Armenia; Karen Nazaryan, Advisor to the Deputy Prime Minister of the Republic of Armenia; and Matteo Rivelini, Head of the Investment Group at the EU's Enlargement and Neighborhood Department.

The Ministry of Finance of Armenia and the regional director of KfW discussed the progress of projects implemented with the bank`s support
 Thursday, February 5 2026,

ArmInfo. Armenian Deputy Finance Minister Edgar Mkrtchyan met with Jens Hagen, Regional Director for the South Caucasus at KfW Bank for Reconstruction and Development.

Armenia`s communications sector has slowed down
 Thursday, February 5 2026,

ArmInfo. Armenia's communications sector growth slowed slightly in 2025, from 2.8% to 2.7%, generating revenue of 171.5 billion drams. According to the RA Statistics Committee, in December 2025 alone, the communications sector demonstrated 8.5% growth, generating revenue of 15.7 billion drams.

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