Saturday, 1 February 2020
Tigran Avinyan Receives China Ambassador
Deputy Prime Minister Tigran Avinyan received PRC Ambassador to Armenia Tian Erlong. The meeting focused on the situation over coronavirus outbreak.
The Ambassador presented the latest data and said the situation as complicated, but is under control and stable. The Chinese side expects that the situation would improve in a week. Tian Erlong noted that the issue is under the Chinese leadership’s immediate control: there is greater cohesion in the fight against coronavirus, and considerable human and material resources have been used to solve the problem. The country is also actively working with international partners, and work is underway to develop a vaccine.
The Deputy Premier thanked the Ambassador for providing comprehensive information. Presenting Armenia’s efforts to prevent the spread of coronavirus, Tigran Avinyan noted that an interdepartmental committee had been set up under his leadership. Tigran Avinyan hailed the Chinese government’s effective measures and voiced hope that the situation would improve shortly. He noted importance of China’s quick responsivenes, transparency and efforts to work with international community.
In conclusion, the Deputy Prime Minister assured of our country’s readiness to support the friendly people of China by all possible means.
