Armenian premier, Russian governor discuss boosting ties

Arminfo
18 Apr 05

Yerevan, 18 April: Armenian Prime Minister Andranik Markaryan today
received a delegation led by Perm governor Oleg Chikunov.

During the meeting the sides noted growth in inter-regional cooperation
between Armenia and Russia, the press service of the Armenian
government has told Arminfo news agency. In this connection, Andranik
Markaryan expressed the hope that the visit of the Perm delegation
will play a serious role in boosting cooperation with Armenia in the
field of trade and economy where there is unexplored potential.

The prime minister noted that to that end it is important to
intensify business contacts, exchange economic information, discuss
the possibility of cooperation and establish joint enterprises,
especially joint small and medium-size businesses.

The sides noted that tourism, science, culture and education were
the most promising spheres of cooperation, especially if the Armenian
diaspora of Perm, which is represented in the regional administration
and is engaged in business, would get actively involved.

Armenia’s regions are cooperating within the framework of
inter-regional agreements with Leningrad, Saratov, Astrakhan,
Sverdlovsk and Kirov regions, Krasnodar Territory, and the Moscow
government.

The volume of trade between Armenia and Russia in 2004 totalled
266.2m dollars.

From: Emil Lazarian | Ararat NewsPress