IRANIAN PROVINCE OF YAZD AND ARMENIA CAN COOPERATE IN MINING INDUSTRY, BUILDING STONE PRODUCTION, CONSTRUCTION AND JOINT INVESTMENT ACTIVITY

Noyan Tapan

Ju ne 18, 2008

YEREVAN, JUNE 18, NOYAN TAPAN. The Iranian province of Yazd and Armenia
have opportunities of cooperation in mining industry, building stone
production, construction, and joint investment activity, the head
of the Chamber of Commerce, Industry and Mining (CCIM) of the Yazd
province Seyed Ahmad Akhvan Dastmalchi said at the June 18 meeting
of the delegation headed by him and the delegation of the RA Chamber
of Commerce and Industry (CCI). The meeting was organized within
the framework of the delegation’s first visit to Yerevan on June
16-19. "The governments of two countries provide assistance to our
programs. We are of the opinion that we can cooperate better in the
future," the CCIM head stated.

In the words of the managing director of YazdGol company (Iran)
Mohammad Reza Ghomi, during the visit, they had an impression that
the level of trade and economic cooperation between the two countries
is not in line with the existing opportunities. It was pointed out
that comprehensive projects can be implemented by using Armenia’s
scientific potential with the help of Iran.

The Iranian side noted that the export of granite from Yazd province to
Armenia has begun. The Iranian businessmen underlined the opportunity
of cooperating in the tourism sector.

According to the deputy chairman of the RA CCI Aram Vardanian,
their chamber has established a close cooperation with the chambers
of commerce and industry of Iran and its provinces, as well as with
Iran-Armenia Chamber of Commerce. He expressed a hope that the meeting
will contribute to development of trade and economic links between
Armenia and Iran.