YEREVAN. – Along the lines of his working visit to Aragatsotn Region, Armenia’s President Serzh Sargsyan on Friday paid a visit to the Armenia Wine Factory, in Sasunik community.  

He toured the Factory and also participated in the groundbreaking ceremony of its aging cellar, Presidential Press Office informed Armenian News-NEWS.am.

The President was informed that construction of the Factory, which occupies a 5-hectare area, began in 2008. According to the business plan, construction will continue for seven more years, and, aside from production facilities, the area will also include a tourism center, national workshops, and a museum of winemaking.    

It was noted that Armenia Wine Company aims to restore the winemaking traditions in Armenia.   

The President wished success to the Factory’s development plans.

Serzh Sargsyan also visited Aparan city’s cultural center, which is under renovation that started in 2007. The center will house several communal organizations. Armenia’s state budget allocated 225,28 million drams (US$ 602,116) for the renovation activities between 2007 and 2011.