View of Ariavan
ARIAVAN, Artsakh—On the occasion of Artsakh’s (Nagorno-Karabakh Republic) 25th anniversary of Independence, Ariavan village officially started its vibrant community life to provide hope of prosperity and vision of peace to the people of Artsakh. The official inauguration of the community took place on September 3.
Artsakh President Bako Sahakian congratulates the residents of Ariavan
The good news of housewarming came to 25 families that aspire to create their present and future in this place. Another 25 families will receive their houses before the year end. High ranking officials from Nagorno-Karabakh Republic (NKR) and Republic of Armenia, led by NKR President Bako Sahakian and Prime Minister Ara Harutiunyan, were present at the inaugural event among other honored guests and members of Ariavan community. Prime of the Diocese of Artsakh, Pargev Archbishop Martirosyan blessed the families and the new households during the ceremony.
The construction of Ariavan started in 2014 thanks to investments of ARI group of companies and cooperation of NKR government. Ariavan stretches at the banks of the Aghavnou River, with 50 houses fully supplied with water and electricity. As the population grows, the community boasts the potential of incorporating 150 houses. Located in the geostrategic region of Kashatagh, that connects Armenia and Artsakh, it has the potential of becoming sustainable rural community thanks to fertile soil and diligent people.
ARI has embarked on reviving the regions of Kashatagh and Nor Shahumyan, through repopulating these areas and investing in agricultural and housing projects. During its 6-year journey of community-building, ARI sustained strong partnership with the local government agencies to reconnect Diasporan Armenians with their ancestral lands and to provide work and shelter to farmers in need.
Stepan De-Bedrossian, the general manager of ARI, interacts with the children of Ariavan at the inauguration event
“The support and commitment of NKR government, determination of the investors and trust of local people helped creating Ariavan. Inspired by this mutual confidence and unparalleled enthusiasm for synergy, ARI commits to multiplying the impact of fostering Artsakh’s economic development and peacebuildingâ€
