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The donators invited to Armenia will allot funds to solve the environmental problems in the country, informs the Information and Public Relations Department of Nature protection Ministry. The initiators of this invitation are the Caucasus Nature Fund and National Competitiveness Fund of Armenia. The group of donators includes around 20 individuals like current and ex businessmen, diplomats and charity people.
The aim of the visit to present the donators the rich biodiversity Armenia has and to promote private donations for the projects implemented in the specially protected areas and natural areas. “I am sure, this process will be continuous and the frames of the contribution will get wider. The Armenian Government attaches much importance to this initiative. We are happy that our team is getting more and more. We are responsible and willing to continue our works and I am sure that all our initiatives will be a success,” said Nature Protection Minister Aram Harutyunyan at the reception. He presented the rich biodiversity of Armenia to the guests and valued the presence of 3500 plant species and 17500 animal species (500 vertebrates) in such a small territory of the country.
The Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary Ambassador of Germany to Armenia Reiner Morell and the Caucasus Nature Fund Director David Morrison also made speeches at the reception.
September 21, 2013 at 12:26