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PASSENGER COMPLEX OF "ZVARTNOTS" AIRPORT OPENS
ARMENPRESS
SEPTEMBER 16, 2011
YEREVAN
Today, the solemn opening of the passenger complex of "Zvartnots"
airport took place. Armenian President Serzh Sargsyan, Catholicos
of All Armenians Karekin II, Armenian Deputy Minister, Minister
of Territorial Administration Armen Gevorgyan, representatives of
legislative and executive bodies, and diplomats accredited in Armenia
were present at the opening.
The works in the direction of development of infrastructures of the
airport, updating of buildings, and providing services corresponding
to international standards have been implemented according to the
agreement signed between the Armenian government and "Corporacion
America" company.
The complex has an opportunity to serve to 3, 5 million passengers
annually, instead of the former 1.6 million.
The main goal is creation of a new complex with 2 levels, which
enables to completely separate the departing and arriving passenger
flows. More than 1500 workers from 50 different companies have been
involved in the mentioned construction works.
According to Mr. Gevorgyan, today the new air gate of Armenia opens,
which is a result of consistent and diligent work of many years. "The
main goal of the program is to double the capacities of the airport.
"Zvartnots" airport, which works from 1961, is made corresponding
to the highest class for South Caucasus," he said, adding that
all conditions corresponding to international standards have been
created for passengers. The Deputy Prime Minister noted that arrival
and departure halls of the complex fully pretend to be the best in
the region.
"The new airport, being fully ensured with up-to-date equipments,
will be able to double the number of its passengers in an hour.
The program will be a serious impetus for development of the sphere
of tourism, as well as for making Armenia a big center of transit
passenger transportation in the region. The new complex and the
economic environment developed around it will have essential influence
on Armenia's economic progress," Mr. Gevorgyan said.
He said that today's event is dedicated to 20th anniversary of
Armenia's independence and stressed that the economic reforms
implemented in the country are directed toward development of the
young state.
Argentinean-Armenian businessmen, chairman of "Corporacion America"
company Eduardo Ernekyan handed the symbolic key to the Armenian
President, and Catholicos of All Armenians chanted a blessing.
Afterward Serzh Sargsyan and Eduardo Ernekyan opened the symbolic
memorial stone of the complex, which was followed by cutting of the
red ribbon.
The complex, which has been constructed in resemblance of Vancouver
International Airport, will be fully handed to exploitation in October.
ARMENPRESS
SEPTEMBER 16, 2011
YEREVAN
Today, the solemn opening of the passenger complex of "Zvartnots"
airport took place. Armenian President Serzh Sargsyan, Catholicos
of All Armenians Karekin II, Armenian Deputy Minister, Minister
of Territorial Administration Armen Gevorgyan, representatives of
legislative and executive bodies, and diplomats accredited in Armenia
were present at the opening.
The works in the direction of development of infrastructures of the
airport, updating of buildings, and providing services corresponding
to international standards have been implemented according to the
agreement signed between the Armenian government and "Corporacion
America" company.
The complex has an opportunity to serve to 3, 5 million passengers
annually, instead of the former 1.6 million.
The main goal is creation of a new complex with 2 levels, which
enables to completely separate the departing and arriving passenger
flows. More than 1500 workers from 50 different companies have been
involved in the mentioned construction works.
According to Mr. Gevorgyan, today the new air gate of Armenia opens,
which is a result of consistent and diligent work of many years. "The
main goal of the program is to double the capacities of the airport.
"Zvartnots" airport, which works from 1961, is made corresponding
to the highest class for South Caucasus," he said, adding that
all conditions corresponding to international standards have been
created for passengers. The Deputy Prime Minister noted that arrival
and departure halls of the complex fully pretend to be the best in
the region.
"The new airport, being fully ensured with up-to-date equipments,
will be able to double the number of its passengers in an hour.
The program will be a serious impetus for development of the sphere
of tourism, as well as for making Armenia a big center of transit
passenger transportation in the region. The new complex and the
economic environment developed around it will have essential influence
on Armenia's economic progress," Mr. Gevorgyan said.
He said that today's event is dedicated to 20th anniversary of
Armenia's independence and stressed that the economic reforms
implemented in the country are directed toward development of the
young state.
Argentinean-Armenian businessmen, chairman of "Corporacion America"
company Eduardo Ernekyan handed the symbolic key to the Armenian
President, and Catholicos of All Armenians chanted a blessing.
Afterward Serzh Sargsyan and Eduardo Ernekyan opened the symbolic
memorial stone of the complex, which was followed by cutting of the
red ribbon.
The complex, which has been constructed in resemblance of Vancouver
International Airport, will be fully handed to exploitation in October.