A distance learning platform is being launched, referred to as heravar.armedu.am
The Ministry of Education, Science, Culture and Sport has initiated the heravar.armedu.am remote learning platform for organizing the education in public schools online amid the novel coronavirus situation. The platform, which is already available, has been developed by the National Center of Education Technologies under the Ministry of Education, Science, Culture and Sport. To discuss issues of effective organization of distance learning facilities, Deputy Minister of Education,... more »
Statement by MFA of Armenia amid the spread of the novel Coronavirus (COVID-19)
Taking into account the wide geographical spread of the novel Coronavirus (COVID-19), we advise citizens of Armenia to strictly refrain from travelling abroad. We inform the citizens of Armenia currently planning to travel abroad that your trip might be suspended, given the measures and travel restrictions being undertaken by different countries to prevent the further spread of the novel Coronavirus (COVID-19). We urge the citizens of Armenia, who are planning to return to Armenia... more »
WHAT TO EXPECT DURING STATE OF EMERGENCY
Entry and exit through the border of the Republic of Armenia The citizens of Armenia cannot leave the territory of the Republic of Armenia via land border; except the drivers and other participants of cargo transportation. The citizens of Armenia and their family members (even if they are not citizens of Armenia), people registered and residing in Armenia can enter the territory of the Republic of Armenia. Foreigners who arrive or stayed in a country /countries with an... more »
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 »
