YEREVAN. – Armenia’s Finance Minister said the government, on behalf of the State Revenue Committee, has filed a lawsuit against Armavia air company concerning air travel tax.

Speaking in the parliament on Wednesday, Davit Sargsyan said other creditors have also sued Armavia.

To note, Armavia Airline Company informed that its flights will end on April 1 and a bankruptcy process will commence.   

Earlier head of Armenia’s public council said Armavia owes the government around AMD 24.2 billion ($58 million), out of which 6.9 billion in taxes and 7.3 billion in fees.