Executive Director of Armenian Development Fund, Arman Khachaturyan, said that the Kardashian family’s visit was organized by the Foundation and «SIMA Tours USA» company’s efforts, supported by the Ministry of Economy. Aravot.am asked the Ministry of Economy about how much in drams these efforts and support cost and whether the Ministry has covered the expenses for Kardashians visit, accommodation and travel. “By saying support, it is not a financial support, the Ministry does not cover her travel costs. Simply, meeting and accompanying her at the level of Deputy Minister is due to the fact that the Kardashian is an important visitor for Armenia,” assured the press service of the Ministry.
The Ministry also informed that their support can be said to be technical: let’s say, accompanying her to Garni and Geghard, or if an obstacle arises, to eliminate it. “Kim decides for herself where to go, and we support her in these matters.” As to whether it first occurred to Kardashian’s mind to visit Armenia or the Armenian side has invited her, the Ministry reported that it is the mission of Armenian Development Fund to find the world famous and important Armenians, get in touch with them, cooperate and invite. “It so happened that Kim was the first to respond to this cooperation. If there is a business, a business partnership is suggested.”
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