Monday, October 8 2018 11:53

ArmInfo. On October 7, Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan visited the Agarak community of Aragatsotn region

Armenia, where he took part in the celebrations of the 10th  anniversary of its revival.  According to the press service of the RA  government, Nikol Pashinyan first took part in the opening of a  garment factory founded by businessman Hrachya Poghosyan. He is one  of the participants in the meeting of Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan  with businessmen, which took place recently in St. Petersburg.   Responding to the call of the Prime Minister, as a result of new  investments, Pogosyan founded a garment factory in his native Agarak  community, creating nearly three dozen new jobs. Currently, the  construction of a new factory shop is underway. It is planned to  increase the number of jobs to 100. Production will be sold on the  local market for now, but there are plans to organize export. Nikol  Pashinyan walked around the workshop, got acquainted with the  NISTERwork done. The head of government expressed the hope that  production will develop in the future, new jobs will be created and  high productivity will be ensured. "The higher your profits, the  greater the benefits of the workers, society and the state," said the  Prime Minister.  Then the prime minister in the center of Agarak took  part in planting trees near the monument dedicated to the 40th  anniversary of the victory of the Ararat-73 football team. The Agarak  Square on the occasion of the 45th anniversary was renamed  "Ararat-73".  After 195 days on the international space station, the  Armenian flag returned to Armenia. The flag was raised to the station  by cosmonaut Oleg Artemyev. The flag of Armenia was delivered to  Armenia by an astronaut, the hero of the Russian Federation Anton  Shkaplerov and handed over to Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan in  Agarak during a festive event. In two weeks, a poster in space  dedicated to the 2800th anniversary of Yerevan will also be  transported to Armenia.  In his speech, Nikol Pashinyan found this  day symbolic for several reasons. "Many people ask what has changed  in Armenia over the past five months. Those who want to see will see  that the most important thing has changed in Armenia - people's mood,  attitudes, self-esteem and self-confidence. It is important to note  that the most important thing for people is dignity, his pride.  It  is important that every citizen of Armenia clearly understands that  he is equal with everyone, and no one is higher or lower. Today there  is not a single citizen in Armenia, starting with the Prime Minister,  who would have an advantage over someone. We are all citizens of  Armenia, and we have the same rights and obligations. A true  fraternity, civil brotherhood is established in Armenia, we perceive  each other as one family, one union, one nation.  Forty-five years  have passed since the victory of "Ararat 73", and so far these people  are honored in Armenia, they open the square, they remember this  victory with tears in their eyes, because with their victories  "Ararat" filled with a new force the pride of our people, victory, he  was able to make every Armenian feel proud, because for our people  the most important thing is their identity and their dignity ", the  Prime Minister noted, recalling that the delegation he led took part  in the farewell ceremony and the funeral of the world famous chanson  e of Armenian origin Charles Aznavour. "Why we all love him?  Because  he gave a new power to the pride of the Armenian people, he raised  the dignity and self- consciousness of the Armenian people to a new  level, "said Nikol Pashinyan.  According to the Prime Minister, this  is a special day, because citizens look each other in the eyes with  pride, love, because they are honest with each other.  "I met Hrachya  Poghosyan in St. Petersburg at a meeting with Armenian businessmen.  When we talked about the development model of Armenia, how Armenia  should develop, we concluded that the main role of the government is  to create opportunities for entrepreneurs to invest in Armenia. Mr.  Poghosyan promised to make investments in Agarak. These are the kind  of people who give their word and keep it - these people are our most  important partners, they are able not only to engage in charity but  also create opportunities for Armenians to have the opportunity to  earn their own bread by their labor, "said the Prime Minister, adding  that this is the first production hall in Agarak since Armenia gained  independence.  The head of government expressed the hope that this  small production will grow, and other similar factories will be  created. "I would like to guarantee and assure that in new Armenia no  one will even" enter into a share "with any entrepreneur, , no official will dare to think about accepting a bribe or  creating problems. We tell all businessmen - we admire all your  charity events, donations that are extremely important for Armenia,  but we urge everyone to make investments and create jobs.  - This is  a place where you can earn money honestly and lawfully and give the  opportunity to earn others.  Armenia is waiting for you, "the premier  said.  Nikol Pashinyan said that soon we will witness the practical  steps of another participant of the meeting in St. Petersburg. "A  sugar factory will open in Sevan, the owner of which is here today.  He also took part in this meeting. I am ready to go to numerous  meetings that will lead to the opening of numerous workplaces.  Mr.  Poghosyan, special thanks to you that you have not lost touch with  our compatriots. The Armenian people are a creative people, extending  a hand, not asking for, but offering help. We will prove together  that the Armenian people are a creator, and ensure a great takeoff,  "the Prime Minister said.  Nikol Pashinyan noted that Agarak is an  important agricultural center that the government should provide with  water, offer new technologies and a favorable atmosphere for work.  "Nobody will hurt you, we will help you, dear people. Our government,  I myself must become the soil under people's feet, so that they  stand, relying on us, developing and expanding opportunities. Our  people are in the vanguard of the peoples of humanity because to do  this, such a political revolution that has not existed for thousands  of years of human history. The Armenian people were among the  pioneers of civilization, and today it has again won this mission. I  love all of you, I kiss all of you. Long live Agarak, long live  Agarak people, yes long live the republics Armenia! " - concluded  Nikol Pashinyan.