The Armenian government today decided to construct a residential neighborhood to be called “New Haleb” in the town of Ashtarak.

The government says that the new neighborhood will help alleviate the housing problem faced by many Armenians who have fled Syria for refuge in Armenia.

The government has given the Diaspora Ministry ten days to finalize a list of Syrian-Armenian families who have expressed an interest in obtaining housing in the new complex and to explore various financial sources in conjunction with diaspora organizations and benefactors.

Some 600 families have already been registered for apartments at New Haleb.