INDIAN-ARMENIAN TRADE SET TO RISE THIS YEAR
Armenpress
YEREVAN, MAY 30, ARMENPRESS: Indian ambassador to Armenia, Deepak
Vohra, has predicted today a substantial rise in the Indian-Armenian
trade this year, saying it is expected to make $12 million, commending
also the Armenian Trade and Industry Commerce Chamber for its input
in these efforts.
According to Chamber chairman Martin Sarkisian, Indian-Armenian trade
in 2003 amounted to $6 million and to $8.7 million in 2004.
In a farewell news conference Deepak Vohra, who is completing
his tenure in Armenia, said he was pleased with the growing and
diversifying Armenian exports to his country, which comprises now
only metals, but also electric equipment and computer software. The
ambassador also said the two countries are able to successfully
develop cooperation in tourism and film industry.
Vohra said he would discuss joint film production in India next
week taking with him a video-material about various Armenian
settlements. The ambassador also expressed hope that his successor
who is expected to arrive within several months will continue the
established traditions