The US Embassy in Armenia quoted Deputy Undersecretary of State for European and Eurasian Affairs Josh Huck as saying: "We had a wonderful discussion with Foreign Minister Ararat Mirzoyan regarding the growing Armenian-American partnership and the peace process. A strong partnership with Armenia creates well-being for the citizens of our countries."

H.E. The message of the Catholicos of All Armenians Karekin II on the occasion of the Republic Day Patriarchal We bring our blessing to the children of our people in our homeland and in the diaspora and congratulate them on the occasion of the Republic Day. Today we are commemorating the memories of 1918. the heroic battles of May, the indomitable will shown by our people, the spirit of unity and brave struggle, thanks to which the first Republic of Armenia was declared. After a break of centuries, Armenian statehood was restored in the native land, with the vision of creating a dignified and safe life and a bright future. Today, when our people are facing new trials and after the disastrous war and the occupation of Artsakh, they are suffering the heavy consequences of disasters, the Council of May 28 once again sounds the irrefutable truth that the people can win when they are united with one goal, one aspiration and desire. Our independence is the sacred gift of our fathers to us, which we must cherish and continue to build our country and strengthen our statehood with joint efforts. On this holiday, we pray for the peace and well-being of our people around the world, the strength of our army, the security and progress of our state. Let the exploits of our forefathers inspire us to believe in our strengths, to unite around the motherland, common goals, and make joint efforts in protecting our national interests and rights. May the graces, love and mercy of our Lord Jesus Christ be with us and all, today and always. every

Former RA Foreign Minister Vardan Oskanyan wrote on his Facebook page: "Today, the majority of Armenians are united around one belief: Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan must leave, and the sooner, the better. The differences refer only to the path of that removal: parliamentary no-confidence, mass protests, early elections or waiting for the scheduled elections of 2026. But there is also widespread skepticism that any of these mechanisms will work. But one thing is irrevocable: Armenia cannot afford to stay under Pashinyan's leadership for even one more day. The country stands at one of the most dangerous junctures in its modern history. The areas of national security, foreign policy, democratic governance, economic stability and national solidarity have been significantly disrupted and weakened during the years of Pashinyan's rule. What began in 2018 with promises of hope and transformation - transparency, justice, revival - has today turned into a period of self-reliance, incompetence and strategic failures. Today, it is obvious that Pashinyan not only failed to face the existing challenges, but also dusted the achieved achievements and deepened the vulnerability of the country. He must leave for the future of Armenia. It is time to forge a new path. At the root of Pashinyan's failure is the disastrous management of foreign and security policy. In a region where strategic depth is a necessity, he has led without experience, vision or discipline. His approach to Azerbaijan, with controversial rhetoric and unilateral concessions, has encouraged Baku and isolated Yerevan. During his tenure, Armenia lost Nagorno-Karabakh, more than 120,000 Armenians were displaced, and a centuries-old community was wiped out. These were not inevitable consequences of war. These were a direct result of poor and failed leadership that was unprepared to face the geopolitical reality.

Levon Kocharyan, deputy of the Armenia faction of the RA NA, referred to the topic of Meghri, which has become the subject of discussion these days, and made a Facebook post. With facts about honey. 1, Heydar Aliyev agreed that Artsakh should join Armenia in exchange for Meghri 2, The Armenian side did not agree to exchange Meghri with Artsakh 3, As a result of brilliant Armenian diplomacy, a settlement proposal appeared on the negotiation table, by which Azerbaijan would only be provided with an overland road (overpass) through Meghri. 4, Artsakh would become part of internationally recognized Armenia, along with the Lachine Corridor 5. Despite the initial agreement, Azerbaijan refused this option at the last moment 6, Today, after the loss of Artsakh, Nikol Pashinyan is negotiating to give Azerbaijan a way through Meghri, without getting anything in return. 7, Artsakh was lost during Pashinyan's rule, Azerbaijan occupied an area larger than Meghri from Armenia and is not going to return it. At the very least, it is strange and dishonest when the perceptions of some officials from the initial stage of the negotiations are leaked, but the actual document that emerged from those negotiations and which clearly states that Meghri would not be traded is not disclosed. The conclusions should be obvious to anyone. These are facts, and the noise generated by the authorities and other forces about all of this is simply aimed at misleading the public again before making another one-sided concession.

The government plans to approve the "Support Program for Private Theaters in Armenia", which aims to promote the activities of private theaters by creating equal competitive conditions and contributing to the development of the creative environment. The project was published on the unified platform of e-draft legal acts, projects publication. The program was developed based on the requirements of the Law "On the RA Budget System" and is consistent with the 2021-2026 plan of the Government of Armenia. to the goals of the program, in the direction of ensuring a favorable environment for the realization of creative abilities and promoting the activities of independent creators. The goal of the program is to support private theaters, ensuring their content and organizational growth. Through the program, it is planned to provide financial support, to provide theater infrastructures - stage areas, rehearsal spaces and other necessary resources, to involve theater groups in programs implemented by the state, to provide competitive grants and access to the "Subscriber Program". Beneficiaries can be legal entities and individual entrepreneurs engaged in innovative and experimental theater activities. Theaters can apply once a year to the RA Ministry of Education and Culture. The support will be given for up to 3 years. Beneficiaries undertake to ensure the quality of performances, the number of spectators, as well as to participate in international festivals. The spaces provided can be rented or provided free of charge on a contractual basis. In 2025, the program will be implemented with the funds allocated to the Ministry of Education, Culture and Science, without increasing budget costs. Starting from 2026, it is planned to be included in the medium-term expenditure plan. Special attention will be paid to the accessibility of theatrical performances and the involvement of socially disadvantaged groups. Periodic monitoring will be carried out to assess the results of the program, including the number of audiences, the quality of the performances and the financial performance of the troupes. With the implementation of the project, a modern and innovative theater environment will be formed, the activities of theater groups and the popularization of Armenian theater art will be promoted. In addition, the recognition of the cultural product will be increased, as well as an opportunity to modernize management models in the field of theater business will be created. This program is based on the study of international experience, which has shown that the support of private theaters contributes to the development of the diversity of the theater arts and the involvement of the audience in wider circles.

The actors of "Goi" theater have been holding a sit-in at the entrance of the theater since November 7. During the sit-in that lasted for about 11 days, the creative staff of "Goi" theater, led by the chairman of "Goi" management board Sargis Arzumanyan, appealed to various structures, starting with the RA HRD office. Their demand is: "We demand an interim urgent solution from the KGMS Ministry. The resumption of the work of the "Goi" theater until the final resolution of the issue by the court and law enforcement agencies. To remind, by the decision of the government, "Goi" theater was merged with G. to the National Academic Theater named after Sundukyan, but the actors and creative staff of the "Goi" theater are against that unification, they want to act as a separate theater, they do not want to go and work in the Academic Theater named after Sundukyan. They are challenging the government's decision on unification in court. "Goi" demands that the "Goi" theater be an independent theater, that is, they have the right to create in their territory.

RA Minister of Territorial Administration and Infrastructures Gnel Sanosyan, Deputy Minister Kristine Ghalechyan, Head of "Road Department" Foundation Gor Avetisyan met with representatives of the National Roads Union of Italy within the framework of their visit to the Republic of Italy. During the meeting, the management system of the Italian road network was presented, the issues of tunnel construction and operation, measures aimed at improving road safety, as well as the advanced digital management tools operating in Italy, the features of the Smart Roads system were discussed. On the spot, the minister familiarized himself with the works, advantages and features of the digital road management system operating in the Azienda Nazionale Autonoma delle Strade (ANAS) organization. ANAS manages 2,034 tunnels, 32,516 km of roads, and 18,602 bridges in Italy. Within the framework of the visit, a memorandum of cooperation in the field of road infrastructure was signed between Armenia and Italy. It was signed by Gor Avetisyan, Executive Director of the "Road Department" Foundation, and Aldo Isi, Executive Director of the Italian National Road Union (Anas). The memorandum defines cooperation between the parties in the direction of best practices for the development of transport infrastructure, road sector innovations, information exchange about new technologies, increasing road safety, as well as training of specialists from both countries, regular familiarization visits that will contribute to the improvement of road infrastructure.

On September 21, from 20:00 to 00:00, the History Museum of Armenia will host "Mother God. The opening ceremony of the exhibition entitled "Mariam from Anahit", within the framework of which the head and hand of the famous bronze statue of the goddess Anahit transferred from the prestigious British Museum will be displayed for the first time in Armenia. The Cultural Development Fund informs that more than six dozen exhibits from the rich collection of the History Museum of Armenia will be presented within the framework of the exhibition, summarizing the idea of ​​the Mother Goddess from the Neolithic period to the present day. The exhibition is carried out as a result of the long-term cooperation of the History Museum of Armenia and the British Museum with the support of the Ministry of Education, Science, Culture and Sports of the Republic of Armenia, the main sponsor is the "Keron" Development Fund. Let's remind: on September 16, the statue of Anahit, the goddess of fertility and motherhood, was moved from Britain to Armenia for about six months. The History Museum of RA prepared a document package with the British Museum, where the bronze head and left hand of the queen were kept. The bronze statue of Anahit has never been exhibited in Armenia. The remaining head and left hand from the bust will be displayed in Armenia for about 6 months, it will be in the History Museum of Armenia, "Mother God. Within the framework of the exhibition entitled "From Anahit to Mariam".