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YEREVAN, NOVEMBER 4, ARMENPRESS. The government plans to build 10 tourism clusters with loan funds taken from the World Bank, Minister of Economy Gevorg Papoyan has said.
Speaking at a parliamentary committee hearing on the 2025 state budget, Papoyan said the tourism strategy is yet to be confirmed but active discussions are underway.
“We are within the framework of a big five-year loan agreement with the World Bank. Within its framework it is planned to take 100 million dollars of loan funds and distribute it on 10 tourism clusters in provinces of Armenia, in Goris, Yeghegis, Areni, Jermuk, Aparan, Gyumri, Sevan and elsewhere,” Papoyan said.
As an example of development, Papoyan mentioned the renovations outside the Marmashen Monastic Complex. He said two years ago it was impossible to drive to the complex due to the poor conditions of the roads, whereas now the road is paved, and the nearby areas have been renovated for small business activities. “This has become a beautiful place for family visits. We are trying to spice up our historical-cultural heritage with nature.”