Prime Minister Abrahamyan visits Ararat Province

YEREVAN, AUGUST 5, ARMENPRESS. Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan visited Ararat Province on a working trip.

The trip began in Ayntap community, where the PM met locals and reviewed their issues and talked to them in person. Locals told the PM their main problem is the issue of potable water, which is being supplied with interruptions. Abrahamyan instructed responsible agencies to solve the issue as soon as possible.

Later the Prime Minister reviewed the construction of the Cultural Center of Ayntap, which will be completed during 2017.

Afterwards Hovik Abrahamyan visited Masis. A consultation took place in the City Hall, with the participation of community leaders. Governor of Ararat Rubik Abrahamyan said agricultural works are proceeding successfully.

Improvement works are ongoing in the Province in the fields of infrastructure, educational institutions, roads, water supply.

The PM visited the “Golden Axe” Armenian-Iranian slaughterhouse, which is operating since 2015. Approximately 3 million USD was invested in the slaughterhouse. Around 100 people are employed in “Golden Axe”. The resulting fur is being transported to an Armenian-Italian company, and after being processed it is exported to Italy.

Later Abrahamyan visited the Fruit-Drying Enterprise of Surenavan. The enterprise is operating since 2007, and around 250 million AMD have been invested. The factory is equipped with modern technologies. Around 300-350 tons of fruits and berries are processed here yearly.

Hovik Abrahamyan visited the Arts School of Vedi, and reviewed the current conditions.

Later Abrahamyan held a discussion in the Vedi City Hall on ongoing projects aimed at developing the infrastructure.

The PM also visited the Nor Kharberd and Aralez communities, met locals and talked about their issues.