ArmInfo. "We are grateful to Sevan, and I think that Sevan is also grateful to us. As of today, the lake level has already risen by 3 cm compared to 2018," Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan said at the opening of the Eco Fish Festival on September 14 Fish Fest "on the Sevan Peninsula.
In addition, according to the prime minister, at the moment, compared with the same period in 2018, the water reserves of Lake Sevan are approximately 90 million cubic meters higher than last year.
As the head of government pointed out, he is pleased to develop a "festival mood" in the republic. In his opinion, this not only enhances the mood of the whole nation, but also develops the restaurant business and tourism in Armenia. "We should not miss the occasion for a more joyful, energetic organization of our life," Pashinyan said. He expressed the hope that the business community, carrying out business activities in the territory adjacent to Lake Sevan, will compare its interests with the interests of the water basin.
Note that the fish festival in the Lake Sevan basin is held for the first time. It claims to become an annual event, and in the following years to ensure an international presence as well. The event will bring together 20 local restaurants and 10 from Yerevan and other regions, which have fish dishes on their menu. Beer and wine will also be served during the festival. In the evening, a cultural program will be organized, a concert with the participation of famous singers and bands. The closing of the festival will be marked by a large salute, the launch of which will be given on ships