Armenian PM Meets with National Farmers Union, As Requested by Gagik Tsarukyan’s Mother

RA Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan today welcomed members of the National Farmers Union.

“Our meeting today is dedicated to agricultural sector and animal husbandry issues, in particular. Upon Mrs. Tsarukyan’s request, we are gathered so that we may discuss what problems you see in this sector, which are the primary issues and what does the state have to do so that you can see serious progress in animal husbandry in 2010,” said the Armenian prime minister.

During the meeting, the farmers presented a number of issues in developing the sector with which they’re concerned, noting in particular issues in the areas of raising poultry, potato farming, fruit growing, beekeeping and raising sheep. The farmers considered priorities to be expanding the possibility of exporting agricultural goods, cultivating a long-term agricultural development model, and improving legislation.

Tigran Sargsyan charged the Minister of Agriculture with the task of resolving these issues. Further, the Armenian prime minister placed importance on the development of an effective model of cooperation and noted that he will personally oversee the implementation of joint programs.