ARMENIAN-CHINESE BUSINESS FORUM TO BE HELD IN ARMENIA

ARKA
July 11

An Armenian-Chinese business forum is expected to be held in Armenia
this autumn.

Executive Director of the RA Chamber of Commerce and Industry (CCI)
Araik Vardanyan reported that a relevant arrangement was reached
during a visit paid to China by a CCI delegation last month.

According to him, a large delegation consisting of representatives
of all Chinese provinces will take part in the forum. The forum will
allow Armenian and Chinese businessmen to discuss specific issues
and establish cooperation.

Vardanyan pointed out that all the details related to the forum are
being discussed.

Armenian-Chinese trade turnover reached $115.8mln in January-May 2008.

Armenia’s trade balance with China reached $114.3. Armenia’s exports
to China totaled $747.3ths, and imports from China $115.1mln.