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PRESIDENT SERZH SARGSYAN'S WORKING VISIT TO SYUNIK MARZ
18:33 26.09.2013
President Serzh Sargsyan, who is in Syunik on a working visit, in the
framework of his visit familiarized with works of small and medium
enterprises which are carrying out their development programs side by
side with Syunik's major mining and energy companies, looked into the
investment projects, and prospects of development. In particular,
the President visited Aval Trade knitting enterprise in Sisian,
which was established in December 2012 and since April 2013 has been
manufacturing knitting production. The President was informed that
in four months of this year, the company has made an investment of
30.0 million AMD, including the import of modern machinery.
The enterprise employs 90 people with the average monthly salary
of 70-80 thousand drams. As of April-August 2013, according to the
management the company manufactured nearly 70.7 million dram worth
production which was sold in the Russian Federation. The company
is planning to expand its export market by increasing production
capacities which will allow to employ 120 people.
In Goris, the President visited Goris Gamma enterprise which together
with Zangezur copper and molybdenum factory currently is executing a
new program of manufacturing new machinery in full compliance with
international standards. Representatives of the company noted that
they have concluded negotiations with the German supplier and now
are negotiating with potential customers to specify the demand and
assortment volumes. It was noted that if the program is successful,
Armenia will be manufacturing digital, high accuracy turning and
milling machines which comply with the European standards. At the
initial stage of the program, investments reached one million US
dollars; if there is proper demand, along with the increase of the
production capacities, the number of jobs will reach 130.
Goris Gamma enterprise was founded back in 1979 and was specializing in
the production of special machinery for the military industrial complex
of the Ministry of Defense of former USSR. In 1996, the enterprise
was restructured becoming a closed venture; 20 percent of its state
shares were given without indemnity to the employees and 80 percent
were privatized in 2001. Currently the enterprise has mechanical,
special machinery assembling, electromotor assembling, and optical
production units as well as an experimental laboratory. The production
of the company is being sold primarily in the Russian Federation and,
according to the management there are also sales orders from Canada. In
January-August, 2013 the company manufactured 238.0 million dram worth
production which is a 23% increase compared to the same period last
year. It was noted that along with the batch production, the Company
also receives sales orders from the Zangezur copper and molybdenum
factory such as manufacturing of tools and machinery.
In the framework of his visit, President Serzh Sargsyan visited also
Qajaran town. First, he visited the monument dedicated to the fallen
heroes, laid flowers and paid tribute to the memory of the sons of
the Armenian nation who died for our Motherland.
Later, at the central square of Qajaran, the President participated
in the events dedicated to the 55th anniversary of the town and in
the framework of the event handed awards and letters of commendation
to a group of individuals who were distinguished for their patriotic
work in different areas: Hrachia Tadevossian, Head of Division in the
Qajaran Medical Center, Ltd. outpatient clinic by the Presidential
decree was awarded the Mkhitar Heratsi Medal; Mikhail Aroustamian,
Executive Director of the Rivs scientific and production enterprise
(RF) was awarded the Anania Shirakatsi medal. Saro Hayrapetian, Chief
Architect of the Qajaran community communal services Ltd. and Zakhar
Mirzoyan, electric welder of the Ore Reduction and Transportation unit
of the Qajaran copper and molybdenum factory for their years-long
and diligent work received Presidential letters of commendation. In
Qajaran, by the decision of the Council of Elders, the President was
handed the first Battle of Artsakh commemorative medal.
President Sargsyan congratulated all those persent on the occasion of
the town's holiday and on receiving awards, thanked the inhabitants
of Qajaran for their daily efforts aimed at the development of their
town and their dedication, wished all the best and assured that
Qajaran and other settlements in our country every year will become
more comfortable and developed. The President of Armenia urged the
participants of the festivities to look at the future of their town
and our country with optimism and faith.
At the conclusion of the festivities, Serzh Sargsyan attended the
opening ceremony of the monument dedicated to the former director of
many years of the Qajaran copper and molybdenum factory, a skillful
organizer of the mining production Frunze Petrossian.
The President continues his visit to Syunik marz. Today, he will also
participate at the opening of Qajaran's medical center. In Kapan, Serzh
Sargsyan will visit the Garegin Nzhdeh Square and will familiarize
with the program of its modernization; in Kapan's high-school n. 2 he
will observe construction works conducted here. In Syunik community
of the marz, the President of Armenia will visit the small cattle
slaughter house and new processing unit.
http://www.armradio.am/en/2013/09/26/president-serzh-sargsyans-working-visit-to-syunik-marz/
18:33 26.09.2013
President Serzh Sargsyan, who is in Syunik on a working visit, in the
framework of his visit familiarized with works of small and medium
enterprises which are carrying out their development programs side by
side with Syunik's major mining and energy companies, looked into the
investment projects, and prospects of development. In particular,
the President visited Aval Trade knitting enterprise in Sisian,
which was established in December 2012 and since April 2013 has been
manufacturing knitting production. The President was informed that
in four months of this year, the company has made an investment of
30.0 million AMD, including the import of modern machinery.
The enterprise employs 90 people with the average monthly salary
of 70-80 thousand drams. As of April-August 2013, according to the
management the company manufactured nearly 70.7 million dram worth
production which was sold in the Russian Federation. The company
is planning to expand its export market by increasing production
capacities which will allow to employ 120 people.
In Goris, the President visited Goris Gamma enterprise which together
with Zangezur copper and molybdenum factory currently is executing a
new program of manufacturing new machinery in full compliance with
international standards. Representatives of the company noted that
they have concluded negotiations with the German supplier and now
are negotiating with potential customers to specify the demand and
assortment volumes. It was noted that if the program is successful,
Armenia will be manufacturing digital, high accuracy turning and
milling machines which comply with the European standards. At the
initial stage of the program, investments reached one million US
dollars; if there is proper demand, along with the increase of the
production capacities, the number of jobs will reach 130.
Goris Gamma enterprise was founded back in 1979 and was specializing in
the production of special machinery for the military industrial complex
of the Ministry of Defense of former USSR. In 1996, the enterprise
was restructured becoming a closed venture; 20 percent of its state
shares were given without indemnity to the employees and 80 percent
were privatized in 2001. Currently the enterprise has mechanical,
special machinery assembling, electromotor assembling, and optical
production units as well as an experimental laboratory. The production
of the company is being sold primarily in the Russian Federation and,
according to the management there are also sales orders from Canada. In
January-August, 2013 the company manufactured 238.0 million dram worth
production which is a 23% increase compared to the same period last
year. It was noted that along with the batch production, the Company
also receives sales orders from the Zangezur copper and molybdenum
factory such as manufacturing of tools and machinery.
In the framework of his visit, President Serzh Sargsyan visited also
Qajaran town. First, he visited the monument dedicated to the fallen
heroes, laid flowers and paid tribute to the memory of the sons of
the Armenian nation who died for our Motherland.
Later, at the central square of Qajaran, the President participated
in the events dedicated to the 55th anniversary of the town and in
the framework of the event handed awards and letters of commendation
to a group of individuals who were distinguished for their patriotic
work in different areas: Hrachia Tadevossian, Head of Division in the
Qajaran Medical Center, Ltd. outpatient clinic by the Presidential
decree was awarded the Mkhitar Heratsi Medal; Mikhail Aroustamian,
Executive Director of the Rivs scientific and production enterprise
(RF) was awarded the Anania Shirakatsi medal. Saro Hayrapetian, Chief
Architect of the Qajaran community communal services Ltd. and Zakhar
Mirzoyan, electric welder of the Ore Reduction and Transportation unit
of the Qajaran copper and molybdenum factory for their years-long
and diligent work received Presidential letters of commendation. In
Qajaran, by the decision of the Council of Elders, the President was
handed the first Battle of Artsakh commemorative medal.
President Sargsyan congratulated all those persent on the occasion of
the town's holiday and on receiving awards, thanked the inhabitants
of Qajaran for their daily efforts aimed at the development of their
town and their dedication, wished all the best and assured that
Qajaran and other settlements in our country every year will become
more comfortable and developed. The President of Armenia urged the
participants of the festivities to look at the future of their town
and our country with optimism and faith.
At the conclusion of the festivities, Serzh Sargsyan attended the
opening ceremony of the monument dedicated to the former director of
many years of the Qajaran copper and molybdenum factory, a skillful
organizer of the mining production Frunze Petrossian.
The President continues his visit to Syunik marz. Today, he will also
participate at the opening of Qajaran's medical center. In Kapan, Serzh
Sargsyan will visit the Garegin Nzhdeh Square and will familiarize
with the program of its modernization; in Kapan's high-school n. 2 he
will observe construction works conducted here. In Syunik community
of the marz, the President of Armenia will visit the small cattle
slaughter house and new processing unit.
http://www.armradio.am/en/2013/09/26/president-serzh-sargsyans-working-visit-to-syunik-marz/