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ANIMAL HUSBANDRY CAN HELP DEVELOPMENT OF ARMENIA'S ECONOMY
PanARMENIAN.Net
September 10, 2010
On September 10, the World Bank together with the Government of Armenia
opened the newly reconstructed Central Veterinary Laboratory in the
Erebuni district of Yerevan. The event was attended by Mr. Tigran
Sargsyan, Prime Minister of the Republic of Armenia, and Mr. Philippe
Le Houerou, World Bank Vice President for Europe and Central Asia,
Armenian Minister of Agriculture Gerasim Alaverdyan and other
officials.
"It will take Armenia five years of cooperation with European
partners to undergo certification and obtain world recognition, what
will allow our producers to enter international markets, having the
center's conclusion. It is of keen importance for Armenia's economy,
including the processing industry and agriculture," PM Sargsyan said
after familiarizing himself with the center's activity.
According to him, the modern equipment of the center is a necessary
but not enough condition for its compliance with international norms,
as normative documents should be introduced, as well as all required
procedures should be followed from the very first up to the last stage.
Meanwhile, the Prime Minister added that the first step has been taken
in the country for a rapid response to cases of poisoning that allows
undertaking preventive measures to decrease such risks.
For his part, Mr. Philippe Le Houerou said that this is the first but
required step for Armenia on its way towards international standards,
"after which the doors of international markets will be opened for
the country." According to him, "here people's life is at stake," and
farmers working in the region should be confident that their animals
are healthy, what it its turn will allow promoting people's health.
"We believe that animal husbandry can help development of Armenia's
economy, specifically to increase export volumes," he said.
Besides, Mr. Philippe Le Houerou expressed hope that similar fruitful
cooperation between the RA government and WB will continue.
From: A. Papazian
PanARMENIAN.Net
September 10, 2010
On September 10, the World Bank together with the Government of Armenia
opened the newly reconstructed Central Veterinary Laboratory in the
Erebuni district of Yerevan. The event was attended by Mr. Tigran
Sargsyan, Prime Minister of the Republic of Armenia, and Mr. Philippe
Le Houerou, World Bank Vice President for Europe and Central Asia,
Armenian Minister of Agriculture Gerasim Alaverdyan and other
officials.
"It will take Armenia five years of cooperation with European
partners to undergo certification and obtain world recognition, what
will allow our producers to enter international markets, having the
center's conclusion. It is of keen importance for Armenia's economy,
including the processing industry and agriculture," PM Sargsyan said
after familiarizing himself with the center's activity.
According to him, the modern equipment of the center is a necessary
but not enough condition for its compliance with international norms,
as normative documents should be introduced, as well as all required
procedures should be followed from the very first up to the last stage.
Meanwhile, the Prime Minister added that the first step has been taken
in the country for a rapid response to cases of poisoning that allows
undertaking preventive measures to decrease such risks.
For his part, Mr. Philippe Le Houerou said that this is the first but
required step for Armenia on its way towards international standards,
"after which the doors of international markets will be opened for
the country." According to him, "here people's life is at stake," and
farmers working in the region should be confident that their animals
are healthy, what it its turn will allow promoting people's health.
"We believe that animal husbandry can help development of Armenia's
economy, specifically to increase export volumes," he said.
Besides, Mr. Philippe Le Houerou expressed hope that similar fruitful
cooperation between the RA government and WB will continue.
From: A. Papazian