  UNWTO: Karabakh issue shouldn’t hamper tourism in Armenia October 18, 2012 - 15:17 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Nagorno Karabakh problem shouldn’t hamper the development of the tourism industry in Armenia, Secretary-General of the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) said. Taleb Rifai cited the examples of the Cyprus dispute and Croatia after the breakup of Yugoslavia to prove his point. “There is no country in the world devoid of political problems. However, it mustn’t hamper the development of tourism industry,” he said. “Armenia may become a top tourist destination. It possesses every potential for development of the tourism industry,” the official said.   Top stories As a result of floods in Armenia’s northern Lori and Tavush provinces, 17 bridges, including five large ones, have collapsed. David Vardanyan is the son of former Karabakh leader Ruben Vardanyan who who is currently imprisoned in Azerbaijan. Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan has met with Stephan Schütz, Executive Partner at Gerkan, Marg and Partners. The number of state universities will be reduced from 23 to 8 by 2030, Minister of Education, Science, Culture and Sport Zhanna Andreasyan has said.   Partner news Most popular in the section |  Latest news Amnesty calls for release of all “unjustly detained” in Azerbaijan ahead of COP29  Amnesty International says previous COP summits have involved restrictions on the rights to freedom of expression.U.S. delegation observes sitiation on Armenia-Azerbaijan border The U.S. Congressional Delegation traveled to Vayots Dzor to meet with representatives of the EU Monitoring Mission.Ucom General Director participates in The Silicon Mountains Shirak Technology Forum Ralph Yirikian, the General Director of Ucom, took part in the Silicon Mountains Shirak technology forum.Armenia congratulates “friendly people of Belarus” on Independence Day The Armenian Foreign Mnisitry has congratulated the “friendly people of Belarus” on Independence Day. |
