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the Republic of Armenia, leading work on regional transport connectivity, border delimitation with Azerbaijan, and EU partnership.", "snippet": "Mher Grigoryan is an Armenian politician serving as Deputy Prime Minister of the Republic of Armenia, leading work on regional transport connectivity, border delimitation with Azerbaijan, and EU partnership.", "node": "society.politics.institutions.politicians_and_officeholders.central-and-eastern-european-politicians.ministers.alpha-symbols-to-g.alpha-ci-to-u", "markdown": "# Mher Grigoryan\n\nMher Grigoryan is an Armenian politician who serves as Deputy Prime Minister of the Republic of Armenia.[1](https://armenpress.am/en/article/1257067) In this capacity he has led work on regional transport connectivity, border delimitation with [Azerbaijan](https://www.edgepedia.org/azerbaijan), and Armenia's deepening partnership with the European Union, and he has represented the government in dealings with international financial institutions.[2](https://armenpress.am/en/article/1261339) • [3](https://1lurer.am/en/news/1568207) • [4](https://enlargement.ec.europa.eu/news/joint-press-release-commissioner-marta-kos-and-deputy-prime-minister-mher-grigoryan-2026-03-19_en)\n\n| Fact | Detail |\n|---|---|\n| Current office | Deputy Prime Minister of the Republic of Armenia[1](https://armenpress.am/en/article/1257067) |\n\n## Career\n\nGrigoryan serves as Deputy Prime Minister of the Republic of Armenia. He was reappointed to the position in a cabinet announcement that also confirmed the reappointment of Defense Minister Suren Papikyan, Interior Minister Arpine Sargsyan, Foreign Minister Ararat Mirzoyan, and other ministers, alongside the appointment of Davit Tadevosyan as [Minister](https://www.edgepedia.org/minister-government) of High-Tech Industry.[1](https://armenpress.am/en/article/1257067)\n\nAs Deputy Prime Minister, Grigoryan has taken part in the government's economic diplomacy. He received a delegation headed by Alexander Tieman, the International Monetary Fund Mission Chief for Armenia, for discussions on issues raised within the framework of the second review of the Stand-By Arrangement being implemented with the support of the IMF; his office described the meeting in a readout.[2](https://armenpress.am/en/article/1261339)\n\nGrigoryan has also been a point of contact for Armenia's relations with the European Union. On March 19, 2026, he met in Yerevan with European Commissioner for Enlargement Marta Kos, and the two oversaw the signing of a financing agreement for the period 2025-2027, a step that allows the remaining funds under the EUR 270 million Resilience and Growth Plan for Armenia to be implemented.[4](https://enlargement.ec.europa.eu/news/joint-press-release-commissioner-marta-kos-and-deputy-prime-minister-mher-grigoryan-2026-03-19_en)\n\nOn June 4, 2026, President Vahagn Khachaturyan received Grigoryan and presented him the Order \"For Services to the Fatherland\" of the 1st degree. According to the presidential press release, the award was issued by presidential decree upon the recommendation of the Prime Minister, on the occasion of [Republic Day](https://www.edgepedia.org/republic-day), for his outstanding services to the Fatherland, many years of dedicated work, and unwavering commitment.[5](https://www.president.am/en/press-release/item/2026/06/04/President-Vahagn-Khachaturyan-met-with-Mher-Grigoryan/)\n\n## Issues specific to Grigoryan\n\n### Regional connectivity and the unblocking of Armenia\n\nGrigoryan has been involved in the government's work on unblocking regional transport links. At the annual gathering of the leadership of Armenia's diplomatic missions abroad, held in Gyumri, he led a discussion with the heads of missions that focused on the steps taken since August 8, 2025 towards unblocking Armenia, regional transport connectivity projects, and the ongoing work towards the implementation of TRIPP. Opportunities for the development of trade and economic relations were discussed, and Grigoryan and Foreign Minister Ararat Mirzoyan answered questions from the heads of diplomatic missions.[3](https://1lurer.am/en/news/1568207)\n\nThe connectivity agenda has also featured in his meetings with the European Union. The March 19, 2026 meeting with Commissioner Kos discussed shared ambitions on energy, digital, and transport connectivity, with the EU and Armenia continuing to work in line with Armenia's Crossroads of Peace initiative, the TRIPP route, and the EU's Cross-Regional Connectivity Agenda, which links Europe with Central Asia via the [South Caucasus](https://www.edgepedia.org/south-caucasus) and Türkiye. The Crossroads of Peace initiative highlights Armenia's role in strengthening regional connectivity, and Kos reaffirmed EU support for Armenia's integration into the Trans-Caspian Transport Corridor. Discussions also focused on integrating Armenia into regional transport networks, including the possible further development of the TEN-T extension.[4](https://enlargement.ec.europa.eu/news/joint-press-release-commissioner-marta-kos-and-deputy-prime-minister-mher-grigoryan-2026-03-19_en)\n\n### Border delimitation\n\nGrigoryan has spoken publicly about the state of border delimitation and demarcation work. He said that the work was not suspended and was continuing, stating, «Էս փուլում մշակում ենք փաստաթղթային բազան, որն անհրաժեշտ կլինի աշխատանքները շարունակելու համար» (Edgepedia translation: \"At this stage we are developing the documentary base that will be needed to continue the work\").[6](https://kentron.am/am/news/359029)\n\n### Armenia-EU partnership\n\nGrigoryan has represented Armenia in the deepening of its partnership with the European Union. In the joint press release following the March 19, 2026 meeting, he and Commissioner Kos reaffirmed their commitment to deepening the Armenia-EU partnership ahead of the first EU-Armenia Summit, held on May 5, 2026, following the 8th European Political Community Summit hosted by Armenia. The summit was described as marking a shared commitment to deepening political dialogue, strengthening economic cooperation and sectoral integration, and promoting peace, stability, and democratic resilience in the region. The meeting built on the adoption of the Strategic Agenda for the EU-Armenia Partnership and on the foundations of the EU-Armenia Comprehensive and Enhanced Partnership Agreement (CEPA).[4](https://enlargement.ec.europa.eu/news/joint-press-release-commissioner-marta-kos-and-deputy-prime-minister-mher-grigoryan-2026-03-19_en)\n\n## References\n\n1. [Cabinet appointments and reappointments](https://armenpress.am/en/article/1257067)\n2. [Deputy PM meets IMF delegation](https://armenpress.am/en/article/1261339)\n3. [Mher Grigoryan discussed with ambassadors work being done to lift blockade on Armenia](https://1lurer.am/en/news/1568207)\n4. [Joint Press Release by Commissioner Marta Kos and Deputy Prime Minister Mher Grigoryan](https://enlargement.ec.europa.eu/news/joint-press-release-commissioner-marta-kos-and-deputy-prime-minister-mher-grigoryan-2026-03-19_en)\n5. [President Vahagn Khachaturyan presented a High State Award to Deputy Prime Minister Mher Grigoryan](https://www.president.am/en/press-release/item/2026/06/04/President-Vahagn-Khachaturyan-met-with-Mher-Grigoryan/)\n6. [Mher Grigoryan on border delimitation and demarcation work](https://kentron.am/am/news/359029)\n\n---\n*Topic: Encyclopedia › Society and history › Politics and government › Government and public administration › Politicians and government officeholders (biographies) › Central and Eastern European politicians › Ministers and government officials › Surnames symbols to G › Surnames Ci to U*\n\n*Initially written Sep 27, 2026 · Reviewed: Sep 28, 2026; Sep 29, 2026 · Edited: Sep 28, 2026 · Last review: Sep 29, 2026*\n\n*Copyright 2026 EdgeChat AI, a subsidiary of Biostate AI.*\n\nLicense: Edgepedia Community License 1.0, https://www.edgepedia.org/edgepedia/license\n", "same_as": [], "url": "https://www.edgepedia.org/mher-grigoryan", "markdown_url": "https://www.edgepedia.org/mher-grigoryan.md", "license": { "name": "Edgepedia Community License 1.0", "url": "https://www.edgepedia.org/edgepedia/license", "summary": "Free with credit, commercial use included. 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