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    NKR PRIME MINISTER RECEIVED THE JOURNALISTS WHO HAD ARRIVED IN ARTSAKH

    http://artsakhtert.com/eng/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=1114:-nkr-prime-minister-received-the-journalists-who-had-arrived-in-artsakh&catid=1:all&Itemid=1
    Monday, 29 July 2013 12:19

    For several years, the NKR Ministry of Defense has organized trips
    of the media representatives of Armenia and Artsakh to the army units
    and defensive lines.

    These days, some media representatives were guests of Artsakh. On
    July 25, NKR Prime Minister Ara Harutyunyan received the journalists
    and answered their questions.

    Ara Harutyunyan noted the importance of such initiatives, stressing
    that the media is a mediator-link between the society and the
    authorities. The media representatives can play a significant role
    in presenting the real situation, noted the Prime Minister. The
    journalists' questions related to the economic policy and economic
    situation in the NKR, the cooperation between the governments of
    Artsakh and Armenia and the sentiments in both Armenian states.

    The journalists could not help but ask about the reasons preventing
    the operation of the Stepanakert airport and about the prospects in
    case of its operation. The Prime Minister chose not to go into the
    details of the reasons; as for the prospects, he noted that the launch
    of the airport would ensure significant progress, first of all, in the
    tourism sphere, which would positively affect other spheres. Also,
    the program of water supply, the funds spent for this and the poor
    quality of water were touched upon.

    Mr. Harutyunyan noted that over 18 billion AMD had been spent for
    this program and a new water system had been built. The works are in
    progress, since filter stations should be put into operation.

    According to the Premier, significant changes have taken place in
    Stepanakert: 90% of the town is provided with round-the-clock water
    supply, and the water quality will be improved upon the completion
    of the works.

    A question about the Syrian Armenians migrated to Artsakh was asked.

    The Prime Minister noted that many of them were experienced farmers
    and they formed a new culture in land cultivation of Artsakh, growing
    new trees and plants. The journalists asked about the mechanisms of
    control over the state procurement and government programs on opposing
    the increase in the price of gas, tax policy, etc.

    Parallels were drawn between the economic policies of the RA and the
    NKR. The media representatives asked about the opinion of the Prime
    Minister of the Republic of Artsakh on the policy of the RA Government.

    Mr. Harutyunyan noted that many program-, legislative and other legal
    actions in the NKR are implemented, basing on the experience of the
    Republic of Armenia, as we are located in a single legislative and
    economic field.

    The Prime Minister considers that the tax field of Artsakh is quite
    soft, compared with that of the RA. But, in his opinion, it should
    comply with the tax field of Armenia to avoid any problems at the
    negotiations. Another thing is that preferential mechanisms should
    be elaborated for investors in Artsakh as a risk zone. Answering
    the questions on the expected increase in pensions and salaries in
    2014, Ara Harutyunyan noted that they would be equal to those in the
    RA. As for the Karabakh conflict settlement, the Premier expressed
    his personal point of view, noting that the region's status quo can
    be maintained for decades. And no matter how much weapons Azerbaijan
    purchases, the NKR Defense Army is able to ensure our security. "First
    of all, we should think about the development of the RA and the NKR,
    improvement of the democratic situation, and solution of urgent
    issues", concluded Prime Minister Ara Harutyunyan.

    Srbuhi VANIAN

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