YEREVAN. – During Thursday’s meeting, the Government of Armenia approved the 2017/2022 plan for using the water of the Akhurian Reservoir, which borders Turkey.

The Minister of Nature Protection, Artsvik Minasyan, announced that the permits for taking water from the rivers in the western part of Armenia will be reviewed, so as to economize on water resources.

The administrative zone of Armenia’s Akhurian River and Akhurian Reservoir comprises Shirak Province, some parts of Armavir and Aragatsotn Provinces, and one village in Ararat Province.