Tigran Avinyan Receives Lufthansa Group Senior Director for Business Development
On July 14, Acting Deputy Prime Minister Tigran Avinyan received Director-Business Development at Lufthansa Group Rene Koinzack. Armenian Ambassador to Germany Ashot Smbatyan and German Deputy Ambassador to Armenia Klaus Wendelberger were in attendance. Noting that aviation is among the sectors most affected by the global pandemic, the Acting Deputy Prime Minister said the availability of vaccines will help improve the state of affairs in this area and air communication will soon be... more »
Arayik Harutyunyan introduces newly appointed First Deputy Foreign Minister Armen Grigoryan to Foreign Ministry staff
Chief of the Prime Minister’s Office Arayik Harutyunyan today introduced newly appointed First Deputy Foreign Minister Armen Grigoryan to the Foreign Ministry staff. Arayik Harutyunyan thanked Deputy Foreign Minister Armen Ghevondyan for the work done during his tenure: “I wish to thank Mr. Ghevondyan for the work done during these months. It was an important and difficult stage. Few were willing to take on this responsibility. You are one of them, Mr. Ghevodyan.”... more »
Tigran Avinyan chairs working group meeting on coordination of construction activities in Residential District 33 of Yerevan
On July 9, Acting Deputy Prime Minister Tigran Avinyan chaired a meeting of the working group on coordination of construction activities in Residential District 33 of Yerevan. In his welcoming speech, Tigran Avinyan presented the results of the working group’s activities: - Design work on 13 lots is complete; 8 lots are fully completed; - 7 lots were submitted for comprehensive expertise; a construction permit was obtained for 1 lot; - In order to increase the... more »
Acting Deputy Prime Minister Tigran Avinyan’s Congratulatory Message to U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken
Dear Mr. Secretary, I would like to extend to you my heartfelt congratulations on Independence Day. The 4th of July has always been not just a celebration, but also a day of remembrance, a day when millions of Americans honor the sacrifices made on the way to freedom and liberty. It was this spirit that led the American people to forge partnerships with other nations, to uphold their aspirations for better future. In few months Armenia and the United States will mark the 30th... more »
Congratulatory Message by Acting Deputy Prime Minister Tigran Avinyan on 245th Anniversary of U.S. Independence Day
Dear Americans, It is the second year in a row that we have to join the celebration of the 4th of July virtually. Unfortunately, the ongoing global Covid-19 pandemic has deprived us of the opportunity to share a firm handshake with our American friends and colleagues at the Embassy on this festive occasion. Nonetheless, as the people of the United States mark the 245th anniversary of their collective decision to live in a free and prosperous country, our wishes and congratulations are as... more »
Tigran Avinyan attends 2021 EBRD Annual Meeting via videoconference
On July 1, 2021, Acting Deputy Prime Minister Tigran Avinyan participated in the 2021 Annual Meeting of European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) Board of Governors. At the plenary session, Tigran Avinyan acted as Deputy Chairman of the plenary session. The Acting Deputy Prime Minister presented Armenia’s message on the issues discussed at the plenary session. Addressing the meeting, Tigran Avinyan stated: “Honorable Mr. Chairman, Esteemed Madame President,... more »
Tigran Avinyan visits construction sites in Yerevan
On July 2, Acting Deputy Prime Minister Tigran Avinyan paid a working visit to a number of construction sites in Yerevan. Within the framework of familiarization with the urban planning programs implemented in Yerevan and the ongoing works, the Acting Deputy Prime Minister visited the construction sites of Art Company, ML Mining and Ord Development. The companies are engaged in the construction of apartment buildings. Tigran Avinyan was briefed on the local town planning... more »
Tigran Avinyan receives second vaccination against coronavirus
On June 28, 2021, Acting Deputy Prime Minister Tigran Avinyan received a second coronavirus vaccination at the National Center for Disease Control and Prevention of the Ministry of Healthcare. The Acting Deputy Prime Minister was vaccinated with the AstraZeneca vaccine. Citizens who wish to be vaccinated can apply to any outpatient clinic, no matter where they are domiciled. They can get registered and vaccinated on order. Mobile stations are operating in Armenia to make vaccination as... more »
Tigran Avinyan Attends Integrated Public Services Office Opening Ceremony
On June 23, 2021, Acting Deputy Prime Minister Tigran Avinyan attended the launch of the Integrated Office of Public Services in Gyumri. The project was supported by the Ministry of Justice of the Republic of Armenia, Haypost CJSC and the U.S. Agency for International Development. After cutting the red ribbon and announcing the official opening of the office, the Acting Deputy Prime Minister made a welcoming speech. He first congratulated Armenia for holding free, fair, transparent and... more »
Government set to establish specialized civil-administrative chambers
A cabinet meeting was held today, chaired by Acting Deputy Prime Minister Tigran Avinyan. The government approved a package of bills on amending the Judicial Code, the Code of Administrative Procedure and the Code of Civil Procedure of the Republic of Armenia. The drafts are supposed to ensure the conduct of administrative proceedings in the Court of Cassation through a specialized administrative chamber, as well as to enable the Supreme Judicial Council to replenish the lists of... more »
