YEREVAN, June 10 – Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan has ordered urgent solutions to the deteriorating condition of streets and yards in Gyumri, following a visit during which he described the scenes as “unexpected and even shocking.”
PM Pashinyan’s Shock at Gyumri’s Condition
During a consultation with members of the executive body, the Prime Minister addressed the infrastructural problems in Gyumri and the necessity for their resolution. “What I saw in Gyumri’s districts, to be honest, was unexpected for me and also had a somewhat shocking effect. I could not imagine that in the country where I am the Prime Minister, particularly in the 58th district, there could be yards and streets in such a state, which are a disgraceful sight,” Pashinyan stated.
He emphasized that the government must take the fastest possible steps to solve the existing problems. “We must find ways to implement quick actions there, even bypassing local self-government bodies if necessary,” the Prime Minister noted.
Call for Snap Elections and Increased Road Construction
Pashinyan also reiterated his previous statement about the need for snap elections in Gyumri as soon as possible. “I have said that I believe we should have snap elections in Gyumri as soon as possible,” he underlined.
According to the Prime Minister, within the framework of road construction programs, the government plans to increase the volume of work in Gyumri and Yerevan. “Starting today, within the framework of our annual 500 kilometers of road construction, we must implement 25 kilometers annually in Gyumri and 50 kilometers in Yerevan,” Pashinyan announced.
This initiative comes amidst broader government discussions on future plans and steps, and follows congratulatory messages to Pashinyan from various international leaders, including the President of Kyrgyzstan and the Prime Minister of Bulgaria, on his election victory.
The US Chargé d’Affaires is also scheduled to meet with officials in Syunik, highlighting ongoing diplomatic engagements in the region. Meanwhile, other developments include the upcoming construction of the Kajaran tunnel and the readiness of the Ajapnyak metro station project for implementation.
The Human Rights Defender has also emphasized reforms in the field of preventing domestic violence, and the Deputy Foreign Minister of Bulgaria and the Armenian Ambassador have discussed the resumption of direct flights between the two countries.
Source: https://armenpress.am/hy/article/1252570/amp
