Working visit of President Serzh Sargsyan to Syunik marz

On April 17, the second day of his working visit to Syunik marz, President Sargsyan visited the Geological Museum in Kapan. The total renovation of the two divisions of the Museum was accomplished last March, as it was envisaged by the timetable of the actions adopted by the order of the President.

During the tour of the Museum premises, the President was informed that through the funds provided for the entire renovation of the Museum, in 2011 the roofs of the two units were repaired, the floors were refurbished, windows and doors were replaced; interior and external finishing jobs were performed, the heating system was restored. The issue of the preservation of the Museum exhibits, its security, organization of the permanent, temporary and outdoors exhibitions, as well as the issues of the popularization of the cultural assets of the Museum were solved.

In Kapan, the President of Armenia visited the milk and meet processing Vamax Group and Marila Companies, familiarized with the investments, working conditions and development programs. Serzh Sargsyan was informed that since its establishment in 2007, Vamax Group has implemented large scale construction works, imported modern machinery, bringing the Company in line with the European standards. Currently, the size and production capacity of the Vamax Group make it one of the largest processing companies of Armenia.

According to the leadership of the Company, Marila Ltd established in 2010, has imported from Germany meat processing machinery for 650,000 Euros and can process two tons of produce daily. As a result of the construction and administrative work, since May 2010 Marila introduced in the market the Syunik Cookmeats products and assortment meats which are made of local produce exclusively. As for the future programs of the Company, it was noted that currently a new production line for milk processing is being installed under the supervision of the German experts. The line is to become operational in May, 2012.

During the tour of the mentioned companies, President Sargsyan was informed that capacities of the milk and meat producing companies have been determined with the prospect of purchasing meat and milk from the nearby farms and agricultural enterprises which will enhance the cattle breeding in this region.

In Goris, President Sargsyan visited also the site of the apartment building which is being constructed in the framework of the Social Home program and familiarized with the works for the Goris-2 phase of the program. He was reported that this stage of the “Social Home with assistance” program, which commenced in 2011 and is conducted by the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation and through the co-financing by the RA Government, will solve the problems of 22 needy refugee families who have been living in the wagons. Goris-2 program is building a three-storied home which will comprise 20 apartments. It was noted that during the first, pilot phase of the program, two 2-storied social homes with 13 apartments have been constructed which were settled mainly by refugees and the extremely needy members of the community.

At the Darbas community of Syunik marz, Serzh Sargsyan visited also canning factory and mineral water enterprise of the Shamb Business Company. Here, the President was informed of the investments made to Shamb local enterprises since their establishment, production capacities of the enterprises, their development programs and created jobs. The leadership of the Company noted that all produce for the processing is being purchased from the regional farms. They also said that production volume in 2011 was close to 175 tons, 80% of which was exported to the Russian Federation. The enterprise employs 60 workers. In 2012, the number of jobs will grow up to 120, with the average salary of 70,000 AMD.

The production capacity of the mineral water plant, which produces mineral water and lemonade in glass and polyethylene bottles, is 5,000 per hour. The greater part of the production is being exported; the plant employs 53 workers. In 2012, the number of the workers will reach 70, with the average salary of 70,000 AMD.

President Serzh Sargsyan stressed the importance of creating and developing local production and wished success to the future programs of the noted enterprises.

Concluding his two-day working visit to Syunik marz, President Serzh Sargsyan will depart for Vayots Dzor marz.