ARMENIA PARTICIPATES IN BUSINESS FORUM IN SWITZERLAND ON JUNE 12-13
Noyan Tapan
Jun 14 2006
ZURICH, JUNE 14, NOYAN TAPAN. A business forum Swiss Forum & Current
Investment Hotspots in Emerging Regions was held in Zurich (Switzerlan)
on June 12-13. The Armenian delegation headed by the RA Minister of
Trade and Economic Development Karen Chshmaritian participated in
the forum.
According to the press service of the ministry, during the forum K.
Chshmaritian made a speech, in which he presented the overall
description of the Armenian economy, economic indices registered in
recent years, and the liberal investment climate. He spoke about the
activities of the Diaspora, noting the important role the Diaspora
plays in the establishment and development of business links. The
minister underlined Armenia’s willingness to extend its business
relations with Switzerland.
The Armenian delegation was received by Ambassador of the Swiss
Ministry of Economy, Special Representative Oscar Knapp. He pointed
out Armenia’s active participation in the business forum and expressed
confidence that it will help Armenia with raising its business rating
in Switzerland.
Armenia had its pavilion at the exhibition held within the framework
of the forum. The priority sectors of the Armenian economy and
the country’s business opportunities were displayed by the Armenian
Development Agency, the Enterprise Incubator Foundation, the National
Center of SME Assistance and other organizations.
The Armenian community of Switzerland took an active part in the
business forum and exhibition.