Avinyan: Yerevan Municipality not a meeting place for journalists and officials

Newly-elected Yerevan Mayor Tigran Avinyan has explained why reporters were not allowed to attend his inauguration ceremony held on Friday.

"The swearing-in ceremony today was held in a somewhat different format. It was a bit more eventful," he said.

Avinyan noted that the ceremony was broadcast live and photos and videos were released for media outlets.

"I’m sorry but the Municipality is not a meeting place for journalists and other officials. Today was the swearing-in ceremony," he emphasized.