CHARLES AZNAVOUR PROVIDES FINANCIAL SUPPORT FOR CONSTRUCTION OF NEW
PIPE-LINE OF DRINKING WATER
YEREVAN, MAY 27. ARMINFO. Reconstruction of the drinking water
pipe-line in Hartavan village of Aragatsotn region of Armenia was
implemented within the framework of the Second Credit program of the
World Bank, Social Investment Fund of Armenia in cooperation with
“Aznavour for Armenia” charity organization. Great singer of Armenian
origin Charles Aznavour took part in the opening ceremony.
Head of the Yerevan-based office of WB Roger Robinson told
journalists, within the framework of the implementation of the program
of the Fund the community of Hartavan has financed 10% out of the
cost. Often because of the absence of necessary fund representatives
of the Armenian diaspora assist the community. In this case, Charles
Aznavour assisted the implementation of the project. The project costs
$36,200. Robinson informed that the project is being implemented
within the framework of the second 5-year credit program of the Fund
approved by the World Bank worth $20 mln. 224 community programs have
been implemented already through this program, and 86 are in process.
France’s Ambassador to Armenia Henry Cuny, Governor of Aragatsotn
region of Armenia Gagik Gezalian and representatives of the community
took part in the opening ceremony of the new pipe-line.