PRESS RELEASE                                                                   May 3, 2006

Embassy of Armenia Will Honor Armavia Crash Victims on May 5 and May 6

On May 3, 2006, an Armavia flight en route from Yerevan to Sochi, Russia crashed at sea near Sochi. All 113 passengers and crew members aboard the Armenian jet were killed during the crash. Official investigation is currently underway to determine the causes of the tragedy.

The Embassy of Armenia expresses its condolences to the families of the victims. In accordance with the decree by the President of the Republic of Armenia, days of national mourning will be observed in the Republic of Armenia on May 5 and May 6. A book of condolence will be opened at the Embassy of Armenia, 2225 R Street NW, Washington, DC 20008 on May 5 and May 6, from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Notes of condolence may also be sent via email, amembusadm@msn.com or by fax, 202-319-2982.

The Government of Armenia established a special Treasury fund to provide assistance to the families of the victims. Donations can be made to the following account:

Account #900013017026
Instructions: Ministry of Finance and Economy Account for Armavia Crash Victims
Central Bank of Armenia
Vazgen Sargsian Street, 6

Yerevan 0010, Armenia