David Lokyan Gives First Instruction to the New Governor

Minister of Territorial Administration and Development David Lokyan introduced the new Governor of Shriak Province to the staff of the Governorate and community heads. “The new Governor is a person who is well aware of the Province and the problems facing it. There is no need to say anything more as an introduction of the Governor, as he has been employed in the Governorate for the last 14 years. He will not face hardships when continuing the work of the previous Governor”, Lokyan said.

Speaking about the former Governor, Feliks Tsolakyan, Lokyan thanked him for the huge work done by him, hoping that his experience and skills will be used for the sake of the Republic.

“The Government of Armenia has changed that vision of territorial administration: if we do not strengthen our regions and communities, we cannot speak about economic development of the country. The principle of proportionate development must be applied here: It is difficult to solve large-scale problems if only Yerevan develops. Our country must move forward based on the vision of the development of regional economies, some countries have already successfully done that. We must implement a precise strategy of development of provinces and communities”, Lokyan said, adding that many officials in Yerevan are not well aware of economic opportunities of Shirak and Gyumri city, especially tourism opportunities. “I have already assigned the Governor to work in this direction”, he said.

David Lokyan once again congratulated Simonyan, wishing, first and foremost, a change in the atmosphere of the Province and constructive collaboration with community heads and MPs representing the Province.