YEREVAN, SEPTEMBER 27, ARMENPRESS: The Russian-Armenian joint Tourism Campaign will contribute to the development of the field of tourism in Armenia. As reported by the Deputy Minister of Economy of the Republic of Armenia Ara Petrosyan at the press conference held on September 27, the Tourism Campaign, to be held from September 30 to October 9, aimed at revealing the new tourism resources of Armenia.

The Deputy Minister highlighted the efforts of the state of keeping Armenia in the tourism focus. "The country works to create favorable environment for the development of the field of tourism", - stated Ara Petrosyan, as reported by Armenpress. According to him, the International Tourism Conference to be held on October 18-19 in Armenia will as well contribute to the growth of interest in the field.

The Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Russian Federation to Armenia Vyacheslav Kovalenko highly evaluated the tourism potential of Armenia, emphasizing the importance of the Campaign. "It is a very good and important start for the inflow of tourists to Armenia. The scientists and aspirants, involved in the Campaign, will contribute to the increase in the recognition of Armenia", - said the Ambassador. Vyacheslav Kovalenko highlighted as well the high level of interest of the journalists towards the Campaign.

The Director of the Armenian Tourism Institute Robert Minasyan stated about the attractiveness of Armenia for tourists. "Our main objective is to create a united tourism zone between Armenia and Russia", - said Robert Minasyan.

The Armenian-Russian Scientific Tourism Campaign is to be held on the occasion of the 20th anniversary of the diplomatic relations between Armenia and Russia. The Campaign will launch from the city of Yerevan and will involve Gyumri, Dilijan, Sevan, Goris, Kapan, Meghri, Oshakan and Etchmiadzin cities.

The diplomatic relations between the Republic of Armenia and the Russian Federation have been established on April 3 1992.