Opening of border to contribute to tourism development on historical Armenian lands

PanARMENIAN.Net - In case of opening border with Turkey, Armenia can become Turkey's competitor in sphere of developing tourism on its historical lands, i.e. in Lake Van region, said Arsen Kazaryan, Head of the Union of Industrialists and Entrepreneurs.



Armenian entrepreneur finds that within several years, our tourism and construction specialists will create very good Armenian tourism centers there. "I hope in the near future we'll be able to light candle on Akhtamar island and enjoy the water of lake Van," he said.



Kazaryan also noted that border opening will contribute to the development of agriculture, energy and textile industry. In that connection, he informed participants that negotiations are currently held with Turkish companies for acquiring raw materials in sphere of knitted fabric production. Such enterprise with Turkish capital already operates in Spitak. "Our cement plants will be able to increase their production capacities and meet the demands of Turkish industry," he added. There is also potential for cooperation in spheres of healthcare, science and information technologies. Frontier trade in Gyumri-Armavir and Kars-Igdir directions will also receive positive impulse, leading to new job openings.
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