Armenian Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of the Territorial Administration Armen Gevorgyan visited Vayots Dzor region of the country.

During a meeting with participation of region’s Governor Vardgez Matevosyan and Deputy Minister of Culture Arev Samuelyan, the Armenian office of the World Wildlife Fund (WWF) submitted a program on creation of Gnishik regional reserve. Its implementation will provide with the opportunity to preserve the territory’s natural biological diversity, develop ecotourism and improve the social and economic situation of the communities.

According to the program, the reserve will occupy a territory of 10,000ha. Development of tourism may become an alternative source of income for the local population. The program budget will total around $500,000 to be allocated by the WWF and UNDP.

Armen Gevorgyan also visited Noravank complex. A museum will be opened here in the framework of events dedicated to the 750th anniversary of medieval architect Momik. The Deputy Prime Minister inspected the implemented works.

Besides, Gevorgyan met with heads of communities to discuss social and economic problems.