Armenia and Argentine plan to sign two inter-governmental agreements
in the sphere of water supply and agriculture
YEREVAN. September 17. /ARKA/. Armenia and Argentine plant to sign two
inter-governmental agreements on cooperation in the sphere of water
supply and agriculture, Argentinean billionaire of Armenian origin
Eduardo Eurnekian said yesterday in the opening ceremony of the new
terminal of `Zvartnots' airport.
He said that President of Argentine Cristina Fernandes de Kirshner
approved that both documents are ready for signing.
In the frames of the first agreement Argentine will support Armenia in
the development of new systems of water supply and irrigation which
will allow the country to use its agricultural potential.
In particular, we are speaking about the assistance by the experts of
State Water Agency of Argentine who control the processes of delivery
of drinking water and processing of irrigation water in Buenos Ayres.
The second agreement refers to cooperation in agriculture and
cattle-breeding which will be a significant support in the development
of innovation technologies in agriculture and bilateral cooperation in
this sphere', said Eurnekian.
It is also planned to sign a memorandum of understanding between the
unions of manufacturers of both countries.
Speaking about his activity in Armenia, Eurnekian said that he wants
to create a sample of making significant investments by the Armenian
entrepreneurs of Diaspora.
`I call the Diaspora for making investments in Armenia, accept new
challenges and use historical mission. I believe that investments in
the zone of confrontation will promote peace. It is very important to
remember the past, but it is also important to create future', said
Eurnekian.
Companies belonging to Eurnekian implement activities in various
spheres of economy, particularly in concession management of airport,
banking sector and agriculture.
President of Armenia Serzh Sargsyan, representatives of highest clergy
were present in the opening ceremony of the new passenger terminal of
international airport `Zvartnots'.
New complex with the territory of 34 thousand square meters is opened
in the airport. It includes new hall of arrival and departure of
passengers, VIP-halls and a new parking area of 20 thousand square
meters.
With the introduction of the new terminal, airport `Zvartnots' can
serve up to 3.5 million passengers annually versus 1.6 million
earlier. About 50 passenger registration desks are equipped with
modern technologies CUTE.
JSC "Armenia-International Airports" exploits `Zvartnots' airport in
accordance with 30-year concession management granted by the Armenian
government in 2001. The owner of the company is New-York holding
company, which 100% of shares belong to Argentinean billionaire of
Armenian origin Eduardo Eurnekian.-0-
in the sphere of water supply and agriculture
YEREVAN. September 17. /ARKA/. Armenia and Argentine plant to sign two
inter-governmental agreements on cooperation in the sphere of water
supply and agriculture, Argentinean billionaire of Armenian origin
Eduardo Eurnekian said yesterday in the opening ceremony of the new
terminal of `Zvartnots' airport.
He said that President of Argentine Cristina Fernandes de Kirshner
approved that both documents are ready for signing.
In the frames of the first agreement Argentine will support Armenia in
the development of new systems of water supply and irrigation which
will allow the country to use its agricultural potential.
In particular, we are speaking about the assistance by the experts of
State Water Agency of Argentine who control the processes of delivery
of drinking water and processing of irrigation water in Buenos Ayres.
The second agreement refers to cooperation in agriculture and
cattle-breeding which will be a significant support in the development
of innovation technologies in agriculture and bilateral cooperation in
this sphere', said Eurnekian.
It is also planned to sign a memorandum of understanding between the
unions of manufacturers of both countries.
Speaking about his activity in Armenia, Eurnekian said that he wants
to create a sample of making significant investments by the Armenian
entrepreneurs of Diaspora.
`I call the Diaspora for making investments in Armenia, accept new
challenges and use historical mission. I believe that investments in
the zone of confrontation will promote peace. It is very important to
remember the past, but it is also important to create future', said
Eurnekian.
Companies belonging to Eurnekian implement activities in various
spheres of economy, particularly in concession management of airport,
banking sector and agriculture.
President of Armenia Serzh Sargsyan, representatives of highest clergy
were present in the opening ceremony of the new passenger terminal of
international airport `Zvartnots'.
New complex with the territory of 34 thousand square meters is opened
in the airport. It includes new hall of arrival and departure of
passengers, VIP-halls and a new parking area of 20 thousand square
meters.
With the introduction of the new terminal, airport `Zvartnots' can
serve up to 3.5 million passengers annually versus 1.6 million
earlier. About 50 passenger registration desks are equipped with
modern technologies CUTE.
JSC "Armenia-International Airports" exploits `Zvartnots' airport in
accordance with 30-year concession management granted by the Armenian
government in 2001. The owner of the company is New-York holding
company, which 100% of shares belong to Argentinean billionaire of
Armenian origin Eduardo Eurnekian.-0-