  Zvartnots Ariport new terminal to boost Armenia’s global ranking  November 7, 2011 - 13:56 AMTPanARMENIAN.Net - Zvartnots International Ariport new passenger terminal will boost Armenia’s global ranking, Argentinean entrepreneur of Armenian descent Eduardo Eurnekian said. According to him, the new terminal is sure to attract more tourists. Mr. Eurnekian also noted that the project of new terminal envisages area expansion, construction of a new highway and a new hotel. At November 3 meeting, Armenian government confirmed the strategic program on establishment of a logistics center and transport infrastructure within Zvartnots Airport. According to Armenian Transport and Communication Minister, these would foster free economic zone creation at the airport, securing passenger and luggage transfer by new highway and railway. Manuk Vardanyan also noted that a feasibility study for logistics center creation is currently being developed and will later be included in TRACECA International Logistics Center. Airport improvement projects have been implemented since 2002 by Armenia International Airports CJSC in accordance with Government provided 30-year concession management. Cost of investment programs total about USD 160 mln. The new terminal will enable the airport to serve about 3.5 mln passengers. Zvartnots Airport currently serves 1.1 million passengers.   13 07.11.11 - The departure hall of Zvartnots International Ariport new passenger terminal is put into operation                 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 |  Latest news Viva-MTS: Tech solutions to modernize infrastructure of border village  The border village has been the focus of Viva-MTS and the Foundation for the Preservation of Wildlife and Cultural Values since 2015.Ucom's fixed network launched in Artashat To mark this occasion, the company has introduced a special offer exclusively for Artashat residents.“By Your Side”: IDBank's new support program for displaced Artsakh citizens IDBank is launching a long-term social support program for forcibly displaced Artsakh residents.The Power of One Dram to benefit Road of Life charity The companies inform that the May beneficiary of The Power of One Dram is the “Road of Life” charitable organization. |
