ASHTARAK, JUNE 23, NOYAN TAPAN. The process of installing a gas supply network in Aragatsavan - one of the largest settlements of Aragatsotn marz started in early 2005 but was later discontinued due to lack of funds, the community head Andranik Papikian told NT correspondent. Only part of the program was implemented with 7 mln drams allocated by the Armenian government and 2 mln drams (about 4.7 thousand USD) invested by the community. According to A. Papikian, considerable financial resources are needed in order to complete the program. He said that the Armenian government and ArmRusgazprom will allocate funds for this purpose, and the installation of a gas supply network in Aragatsavan will resume soon. It is envisaged to complete this work in late 2006.

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