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 Wednesday, August 5 2026 20:52
Alexandr Avanesov

Mher Grigoryan, Aryeh Lightstone discuss TRIPP project

Mher Grigoryan, Aryeh Lightstone discuss TRIPP project

ArmInfo.On August 5, Armenian Deputy Prime Minister Mher Grigoryan received Aryaeh Lightstone, Senior Advisor to the US Special Envoy for Peace  Missions.  The meeting was also attended by Konstantin Sokolov,  Founder and President of Trans-Caspian Enterprises, and David Allen,  Charge d'Affaires of the United States in Armenia.

As reported by the government's press service, welcoming the guests,  the Deputy Prime Minister emphasized the importance of the agreements  reached on August 8, 2025, for ensuring peace and stability in the  region.

During the meeting, the parties discussed the TRIPP project and the  importance of its implementation, as well as outlined the ongoing  work being carried out within the framework of this project.

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