ArmInfo. The lake of Sevan and nearby territories have not only the key importance in environmental and social meaning, but also serious economic potential, particularly from the point of tourism development. This was stated by Karen Karapetyan, the prime Minister of the Republic of Armenia, at the Government session held on March 23.
According to the Minister, it is not always that the territories mentioned are used efficiently and properly, considering the special status of Sevan lake area, as well as the necessity of sustainable development of Sevan National Park. Proceeding of that, Karen Karapetyan instructed the heads of the Ministries of Nature Protection and Territorial Development to discuss within 2 month term and to submit for the Government review 2017-2020 Gegharkunik Region Development Project (Sevan National Park Zone), accentuating the environmental and economic aspects.
The Government head instructed Gegharkunik Governor to provide information on factual investment possibilities available for the region during 2 months. "As of today, amny assets do not work properly, and we will create a special tax zone," the Prime Minister stated.
"I do not know the Director of Sevan National Park personally. I instructed the Nature protection Minister to check if he (the Director) is capable to deal with this load. If no, an option of an assignment of new person should be reviewed," the Minister said.
