Armenia’s prime minister arrived in Tehran to attend Ali Khamenei’s official farewell ceremony, with events planned until July 9.

Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan announced the outcome during a briefing with reporters following the faction meeting.

The prime minister says the IMEI registration system will not be introduced unless citizens’ personal data are fully protected.

“Yes, I will leave tomorrow and return the same day. Naturally, meetings with the Iranian leadership are planned,” Pashinyan said.

“I cannot disclose the details at this stage. We need to resolve this issue through ongoing working discussions,” Pashinyan said.

Senior Armenian and European officials discussed bilateral cooperation, energy partnership, and regional security.

He says tariff-free access to the EU market is a major opportunity, but Armenian exporters must meet strict European standards.

Lawmakers have debated a bill that would require Armenian citizens to have spent at least one of the past two years in the country to vote.

According to Pashinyan, the country’s first priority is to achieve full, genuine, and comprehensive compliance with EU standards.

European Commission president announced new financial and trade measures aimed at helping Armenia diversify exports.

Detained opposition leader Andranik Tevanyan is seeking a retraction, public apology and AMD 9 mln in damages from Vahagn Alexanyan.

Armenian lawyer says his detention was politically motivated, while his legal team favors appealing the guilty verdict to the European court.

Minasyan cited data from Armenia’s National Security Service (NSS), which had been presented before the Constitutional Court.

European Commission president says the EU is ready to help Armenia diversify energy supplies and will send an expert mission next week.

Armenian prime minister says electricity interconnections with neighboring countries could strengthen energy security.

Armenia’s prime minister says the country will not reverse its course toward closer ties with the EU while seeking stable relations with Russia.

European Commission president says Armenia will soon receive another €18 million as part of a broader assistance package.

Protesters were not allowed to approach the government building, and a large number of police officers were deployed to the area.

Pashinyan said the European Union is one of Armenia’s most reliable partners and that bilateral relations have become closer than ever.

Opposition lawmaker says the proposed residency requirement would unconstitutionally restrict the voting rights of Armenian citizens.

The proposed oath places greater emphasis on statehood, sovereignty and human rights after receiving committee approval.

The case concerns the deportation of about 20 third-country nationals by U.S. authorities to the Central African Republic.

Hovhannisyan said that the authorities had chosen Cambodian, Turkish and Russian models instead of the European approach.

The uMix 5000 regional package includes 100 Mb/s home internet, 200+ TV channels and 180 minutes for fixed-line service.

Armenia’s outgoing parliament speaker says he will not take up his parliamentary seat, adding that he wants to take a short break.

Senior Armenian defense officials receive new appointments as leadership changes continue.

“Sometimes the best ideas are born not in the office or around the meeting table, but during a break,” the statement says.

European Commission president says the EU would open its 450-million-consumer market to Armenian goods if Russia restricts access.

The European Union announced new funding for peace initiatives and regional connectivity projects.

An administrative court ruled in favor of the Armenian Apostolic Church in its lawsuit against the police.