Mher Grigoryan attends EAEC Board meeting in video conference mode
Deputy Prime Minister Mher Grigoryan today attended an EAEC Board meeting, which was held in a video conference mode. On the initiative of the Armenian side, the meeting decided to set 0% customs duty for imports of medical supplies and protective equipment from third countries over a period of six months. It was also decided to refrain from charging customs duties on imports of electric cars from third countries until the end of 2021.
Government holds consultation on countering the economic impact of coronavirus
On March 14, 2020, a consultative meeting on the development of a policy package of counteraction against the negative consequences of the novel coronavirus was held in the Office of Government, chaired by Deputy Prime Minister Tigran Avinyan. Addressing the meeting, the Deputy Premier said: “As you may know, in addition to damaging human lives and health, a new type of coronavirus is threatening the global economy. In particular, it affects Armenia’s tourism sector, which... more »
Commission for Coordination of Activities to Prevent the Spread of Coronavirus Holds Meeting
On March 13, 2020, the Commission for Coordination of Activities to Prevent the Spread of Coronavirus in the Republic of Armenia met in the Office of Government, chaired by Deputy Prime Minister Tigran Avinyan. The novel coronavirus-related situation was discussed during the meeting, including details of those Armenian citizens’ arrival, medical checkup and quarantine to be evacuated from Rome on March 15. Passengers will be provided with medical masks and all necessary safety... more »
Commission for Coordination of Activities to Prevent the Spread of Coronavirus Holds Meeting
On March 12, 2020, the Commission for Coordination of Activities to Prevent the Spread of Coronavirus in the Republic of Armenia met in the Office of Government, chaired by Deputy Prime Minister Tigran Avinyan. The Deputy Prime Minister stated: “Good afternoon, We are holding another meeting of the Commission for Coordination of Activities to Prevent the Spread of Coronavirus. You may know that yesterday we had new COVID-19 cases registered in Armenia. In addition,... more »
The government continues to prevent coronavirus: strict controls are in place at all checkpoints
A Cabinet meeting was held today, chaired by Deputy Prime Minister Tigran Avinyan. Before proceeding to the agenda, the Deputy Prime Minister asked about the ongoing campaign against the spread of coronavirus. Details were given by Minister of Healthcare Arsen Torosyan and Head of the Bureau for the Coordination of Inspection Bodies Artur Asoyan. In particular, it was noted that the situation is under control; tighter checkup arrangements are in place at all border checkpoints,... more »
Tigran Avinyan Introduced to Coronavirus Prevention Activities at Zvartnots International Airport
Accompanied by Minister of Healthcare Arsen Torosyan, Acting National Security Service Director Eduard Martirosyan, Civil Aviation Committee Head Tatevik Revazyan, Health and Labor Inspectorate Director Hakob Avagyan and other dignitaries, Deputy Prime Minister Tigran Avinyan toured Zvartnots International Airport on March 10 to inspect the ongoing coronavirus prevention activities. The Deputy Premier was told about the measures in place 24 hours a day to prevent the spread of... more »
Public Administration Reform Strategy Development Council Holds Regular Meeting
A regular meeting of the Public Administration Reform Strategy Development Council was held on March 10, 2020. Addressing the meeting, the Deputy Prime Minister stated: “Dear colleagues, Today we are holding the second meeting of the Council for the development of a strategy for public administration reform. The problems faced in the field of public administration have led to a situation where the governance system cannot function efficiently and cannot provide adequate and... more »
Tigran Avinyan Receives Holy See Apostolic Nuncio
Deputy Prime Minister Tigran Avinyan received Holy See Apostolic Nuncio to Armenia, Archbishop José Avelino Bettencourt (residence in Tbilisi). The Deputy Prime Minister stressed that the ongoing close cooperation between Armenia and the Holy See is based not only on shared Christian values, but also on common historical heritage and similar approaches to tackling the emerging global challenges. The parties expressed conviction that the bilateral relations could be developed... more »
Support for Electoral Process in Armenia Project Steering Committee Meets in Government
The Support for the Electoral Process in Armenia Project Steering Committee held its concluding session in the Office of Government, chaired by Deputy Prime Minister Mher Grigoryan. In attendance were donor community representatives, the Chairman of the Central Electoral Commission, the UN Resident Coordinator and UNDP representatives who have assisted the Government under the Support for the Electoral Process in Armenia Project. The meeting started with greeting remarks delivered... more »
Chief of Staff of the Office of the Prime Minister Briefed on Market Control Inspectorate’s Activities
Chief of Staff of the Office of the Prime Minister (OPM) Eduard Aghajanyan held a consultative meeting, attended by Head of OPM Inspection Coordination Office Artur Asoyan and Head of RA Market Control Inspectorate Armen Kotolyan. The meeting discussed the action plan for 2020 and the progress made in 2019. Armen Kotolyan reported that 277 inspections were carried out in 2019, with 195 irregularities identified in a number of economic entities. The results of improvised inspections on the... more »
