Animal husbandry can help development of Armenia’s economySeptember 10, 2010 - 18:36 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - On September 10, the World Bank together with the Government of Armenia opened the newly reconstructed Central Veterinary Laboratory in the Erebuni district of Yerevan. The event was attended by Mr. Tigran Sargsyan, Prime Minister of the Republic of Armenia, and Mr. Philippe Le Houérou, World Bank Vice President for Europe and Central Asia, Armenian Minister of Agriculture Gerasim Alaverdyan and other officials. “It will take Armenia five years of cooperation with European partners to undergo certification and obtain world recognition, what will allow our producers to enter international markets, having the center’s conclusion. It is of keen importance for Armenia’s economy, including the processing industry and agriculture,” PM Sargsyan said after familiarizing himself with the center’s activity. According to him, the modern equipment of the center is a necessary but not enough condition for its compliance with international norms, as normative documents should be introduced, as well as all required procedures should be followed from the very first up to the last stage. Meanwhile, the Prime Minister added that the first step has been taken in the country for a rapid response to cases of poisoning that allows undertaking preventive measures to decrease such risks. For his part, Mr. Philippe Le Houérou said that this is the first but required step for Armenia on its way towards international standards, “after which the doors of international markets will be opened for the country.” According to him, “here people’s life is at stake,” and farmers working in the region should be confident that their animals are healthy, what it its turn will allow promoting people’s health. “We believe that animal husbandry can help development of Armenia’s economy, specifically to increase export volumes,” he said. Besides, Mr. Philippe Le Houérou expressed hope that similar fruitful cooperation between the RA government and WB will continue. Top stories Yerevan has dismissed Turkey’s demand to shut down the Armenian nuclear power plant as “inappropriate”. Armenia will loan 2.9 billion drams to Nagorno Karabakh (Artsakh), according to a draft government decision. The Ministry of Ecology and Natural Resources of Azerbaijan has “strongly condemned” Armenia’s decision. Kerobyan has said that for the first time in the history of Armenia, the volume of foreign direct investments amounted to about $1 billion. Partner news | Court in Azerbaijan extends former Karabakh leader’s arrest by 5 months The Binagadi District Court in Azerbaijan has granted the prosecutor’s petition to extend the arrest of Arkady Ghukasyan. Ucom General Director joins High-Tech Development Panel Discussion The discussion was titled "The Role of International Corporations and Investors as Catalysts for Development of High-Tech Ecosystem." U.S. still believes “peace is possible” between Armenia, Azerbaijan The United States continues to believe that peace is possible between Armenia and Azerbaijan, Vedant Patel says. Dozens detained as antigovernment protest continue in Armenia At least 63 people demanding Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan’s resignation were detained on May 14 as they blocked streets in Yerevan. |