Today, public hearings were held in the Yernjatap and Shoghakn settlements of Aparan community, Aragatsotn Region, initiated by “North Invest” LLC in order to obtain the consent of the affected communities for establishing a cement plant.
Local residents rejected the company’s plan, noting that tourism, including ecotourism, is developing in Aparan community, major infrastructure projects are planned, and the settlements aim to become recreational zones-which requires preserving a clean environment.
Prior to the hearings, Yernjatap residents had organized a petition, joined by 169 residents against the project. Yernjatap’s administrative head, Hrachya Sahakyan, stated that he also supports the residents’ demand. The petition was handed over to Hrayr Mkrtchyan, Deputy Mayor of Aparan.
September 25, 2025 at 15:59