AMERICAN BUSINESSMAN TO FOUND MODERN CANCER CENTER IN ARMENIA

Arka News Agency, Armenia
Aug. 23, 2006

YEREVAN, August 23. /ARKA/. The well-known American businessman,
President of the "Huntsman" corporation John Huntsman intends to
found a modern cancer center in Armenia.

The RA presidential press service reports that this issue was
discussed at a meeting Armenian President Robert Kocharyan held with
the businessman and a delegation headed by him.

The President considers the idea interesting and promising. He
expressed his willingness to render all possible assistance.

Robert Kocharyan also pointed out the importance of assistance programs
in the education sector. He stressed that in implementing its policy
the Armenian Government considers individuals’ potential.

The Armenian president expressed the confidence that the effective
cooperation with John Huntsman will be continued, and his ideas will
be put into practice.

"Everything Mr Huntsman does is done with love, loyalty and faith,"
Kocharyan said.

The sides also discussed Armenian-American relations. At the guest’s
request the Armenian President addressed the economic situation in
Armenia, and prospects for development.