The "Araratcement" plant will start operating fully from July 10, said the Deputy Minister of Economy.
09-07-2026 16:12 Armenia Economy
armtimes.com ««The Ararat Cement plant will start operating fully from July 10»:
This was announced by the Deputy Minister of Economy Edgar Zakaryan during a briefing with journalists near the plant:
«We were discussing technical issues on how we can ensure that the plant does not stop and continues to operate. The law enforcement agencies will provide answers regarding the legal processes. It is highly likely that the plant has not suffered significant losses due to the downtime; we reached out in time»,- noted the deputy minister:
Employees of «Ararat Cement» gathered in the morning near the plant and held a protest. The employees, who have been on forced leave for the 4th day, stated that they want to understand what is happening around the plant and what their future will hold:
Recently, in connection with the criminal proceedings involving the leader of the Prosperous Armenia Party, Gagik Tsarukyan, law enforcement agencies have sealed off the plant, and it was not operating:
The Prime Minister has announced that there will be a process of nationalization for «Ararat Cement»:
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