YEREVAN, JANUARY 14, ARMENPRESS. On January 14 a consultation on the development programs for the city of Gyumri of Shirak province was held in Armenia’s Government led by Prime Minister Karen Karapetyan, press service of the Government told “Armenpress”.

Representatives of interested agencies, business companies and unions representing various fields took part in the consultation.

The restoration program of Kumairi reserve-museum and Shirakatsi and Rustaveli streets of Gyumri were discussed during the consultation. The restoration of these important historical-cultural values will enable to boost tourism in Gyumri.

PM Karapetyan attached importance to the implementation of the program and said Gyumri has wide range of opportunities for tourism development, and such programs developed by business logic are a necessity in this regard.

“Gyumri must become more convenient, and the business must also be engaged in this process in order to receive profit and to make the city attractive”, the PM said.

Representing details on the development of the program, Gyumri Mayor Samvel Balasanyan said various organizations has carried out huge works, and the presentation of the program will be held soon in order to discuss the further steps. He also informed that a meeting with the participation of businessmen, who expressed readiness to make investments in Gyumri, is planned, a special fund will be established within the framework of which programs on restoration, lighting of streets and infrastructure development will be discussed.