ArmenPress
Sept 24 2004

US AMBASSADOR MEETS WITH MEMBERS OF US COMMERCE CHAMBER AND AMERICAN
BUSINESS COMMUNITY IN ARMENIA

YEREVAN, SEPTEMBER 24, ARMENPRESS: Newly appointed US ambassador
in Armenia John Evans met with members of US Commerce Chamber and
American business community in Armenia in Armenia Marriott Hotel. The
meeting passed in the presence of 45 members of US Commerce Chamber
and economy and trade department representatives of US Embassy.
According to US Commerce Chamber sources, the aim of the meeting
was to introduce the ambassador to American business community in
Armenia. According to US Commerce Chamber charter, the ambassador is
a member of Chamber Board of Directors. After being introduced to US
Chamber of Commerce members, the ambassador briefed on his activities
during the first one month.
” Close links between the embassy and the Commerce Chamber is a
priority in our strategy to increase investment in Armenia,” the
ambassador said.
During the meeting, the chamber members spoke about business
opportunities in Armenia and difficulties. The chairman of Commerce
Chamber Edith Khachatrian mentioned in his speech that US Chamber of
Commerce is an organization which opens up opportunities for
cooperation with Armenian business community and the participation of
ambassador Evans will be very decisive in their aim to create a
favorable business environment.