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08.04.2016


Sukhum, 14.00

President Raul Khadzhimba visited the city of Pitsunda with a work trip.

The Head of State examined the progress of the work on the preparation for the next tourist season on the territory of Pitsunda’s Union of resorts. 

During the work trip, the President was accompanied by Head of the Administration of the President Astamur Tania, Minister for Resorts and Tourism Avtandil Gartskia, Head of the Administration of the Gagra District Beslan Bartsits, Head of the City of Pitsunda Chingis Bigvava and deputies of the People’s Assembly-Parliament.

Head of Pitsunda’s Union of resorts Daur Kurmazia informed the Head of State about the progress of the repair work on four blocks, which is close to completion. “In four blocks out of seven, major repairs are taking place. These blocks are “Kolkhida”, “Bzyb”, “Zolotoe Runo” and “Amra”. The repairs have reached the final stage. We are hoping to start welcoming the tourists from June 1”. Daur Kurmazia remarked that in the remaining three blocks, reconstruction is not taking place, but that they are being refurbished. Landscaping works are also taking place. 

The Head of the resort complex stressed that the repairs are being made using the funds from the state loan and partially, their own funds. Daur Kurmazia stressed that last year, the tourist complex has brought 55 million to the treasury as taxes. He expressed hope that the profitability of the resort complex will increase.

Raul Khadzhimba was pleased with the work that has been done on the territory of the complex. “In the past, the state of this complex left a lot to be desired. Yet now I am sure that its reconstruction will create a completely different image for this resort”, - stressed the President. “We cannot yet talk about large reconstruction, but what is being done today by the management of the resort is serious work”, - he added.

The President expressed certainty that all the works will be completed by the start of the tourist season.

Raul Khadzhimba took part in the ceremony of the official opening of the greenhouse complex for growing tomatoes “AVAI-AGRO”. Participating in the opening were also Vice President Vitali Gabnia, Head of the Administration of the President Astamur Tania, Minister for Agriculture Timur Eshba, Minister for Economy Adgur Ardzinba, Head of the Administration of the Gagra District Beslan Bartsits, deputies of the People’s Assembly-Parliament and local citizens.

One of the investors Vekhbi Ozkoch informed the President that the greenhouses are situated on 5 hectares of territory. They are built according to modern Dutch technologies and the production inside them is fully automated. “We expect to harvest around 2.5-3 tons of tomatoes a year”, - said the businessman. He added that this business will contribute to the economy and will provide local citizens with work places. “In our greenhouses, we are hoping to grow agricultural products both for internal and external markets”, - stressed Ozkoch. He remarked that 70 people are working in the greenhouse complex, many of whom are local citizens.

Raul Khadzhimba expressed hope that similar businesses will stimulate the development of the economy and will create new work places. “I believe that such projects should have a place in Abkhazia”, - said the President. The Head of State added that the using of natural resources of Abkhazia, in particular, the thermal waters in the eastern regions of the Republic could make such agricultural businesses even more profitable.




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