Syunik Region villagers send open letter to Armenian PM
June 15, 2013 | 12:17
YEREVAN. - Armenian farmers from Syunik Region addressed Prime
Minister Tigran Sargsyan with an open letter, complaining about local
authorities.
In a letter, farmers said they had information that the government
intended to help the villagers and provide fertilizers and diesel for
lower prices. However, the head of local agriculture department
supplied his relatives and friends with cheap diesel.
As to farmers, they had to buy diesel at a higher price. Moreover,
head of the department sold diesel to the local petrol stations and
earned money at the expense of the villagers.
The farmers urged Premier to interfere and stop misuse of resources
and provide the diesel and fertilizers at low price as it was decided
by the government.
News from Armenia - NEWS.am
June 15, 2013 | 12:17
YEREVAN. - Armenian farmers from Syunik Region addressed Prime
Minister Tigran Sargsyan with an open letter, complaining about local
authorities.
In a letter, farmers said they had information that the government
intended to help the villagers and provide fertilizers and diesel for
lower prices. However, the head of local agriculture department
supplied his relatives and friends with cheap diesel.
As to farmers, they had to buy diesel at a higher price. Moreover,
head of the department sold diesel to the local petrol stations and
earned money at the expense of the villagers.
The farmers urged Premier to interfere and stop misuse of resources
and provide the diesel and fertilizers at low price as it was decided
by the government.
News from Armenia - NEWS.am