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    PREMIER'S WORKING VISIT TO SHIRAK MARZ

    gov.am
    March 17 2010
    Armenia

    On a working visit to Shirak marz, Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan
    called at Berdashen village where "Lake Arpi" national park is being
    developed. The Minister of Nature Protection and other key officials
    concerned briefed the head of government on the project referred to
    as "Creaton of "Lake Arpi" national park in Javakhk (Ashotsk) region
    of Armenia."

    Then the Prime Minister traveled to Zorakert village community to
    attend the third session of the advisory council of Shirak marz.

    The establishment of "Lake Arpi" national park is among those 3
    projects assigned to the Minister of Nature Protection for close
    control. As stated by those in charge, serious efforts have been made
    to bring about a tangible effect as early as by this yearend.

    The project has two components: investment program and community
    development programs. Everything was said to have been made to have
    these two components synchronized. Co-financed by the German KfW
    bank and the Armenian Government, this project is implemented by the
    Armenia branch office of the World Nature Fund.

    The head of government made a point of forming a joint-stock company
    involving the private sector as a unique business model. It will trade
    in the agricultural products purchased from local farmers. The heads of
    beneficiary communities thanked the Premier for his thoughtfulness of
    the project and outlined their vision of implementation practicalities.

    Summarizing the meeting, Tigran Sargsyan expressed satisfaction at
    the fact that the project is appreciated not only by the Cabinet,
    but also by the heads of concerned communities. He pointed out
    that it will gain in efficiency considerably if backed by all the
    stakeholders. The Prime Minister hailed the project in the light of
    the government's organic farming development concept.

    The head of the executive issued corresponding assignments to
    the agencies in charge in terms of providing favorable conditions
    for project implementation. In particular, the Minister of Nature
    Protection was told to submit to the Prime Minister at week's notice
    his ministry's opinion the list of alternative business models,
    as well as a timetable for implementation. "We are viewing this
    project not only as an environmental undertaking, but also as a
    community development initiative. We are intent on extending it to
    other communities as well," Tigran Sargsyan said in conclusion.

    With reference to road building efforts in the Lake Arpi protected
    area, the Prime Minister instructed the newly appointed Minister
    of Transport and Communication to submit proposals on road building
    activities.
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