PM TIGRAN SARGSYAN MEETS THE DIRECTOR GENERAL OF ORANGE ARMENIA COMPANY

armradio.am
03.02.2009 12:37

Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan received the Director General of the
France Telecom (Orange Armenia) Company, Bruno Duthoit. The Ambassador
Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of France to Armenia, Serge Smessov,
and Director and shareholder of the Grand Thornton Amio Company,
Arman Pinarbasi were present at the meeting.

Welcoming the entry of France Telecom to Armenia, the Prime Minister
noted that the necessity to have a third cell operator had long
matured in the country.

Mr. Bruno Duthoit expressed gratitude to the Armenian Prime Minister
and Government for holding a tender corresponding to international
standards and ensuring beneficial conditions for launching business
in Armenia.

Presenting the activity of France Telecom – one of the world leaders
in the sphere of telecommunication – Mr. Duthoit noted that Orange
Armenia is still in the stage of formation and intends to start
activity by yearend.

He informed that the Company intends to make an additional $70 million
investment and aims to launch activity not only in Yerevan but also
the regions.

Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan emphasized the importance of
the entry of France Telecom to the Armenian market from several
viewpoints. According to him, the competition in the telecommunication
market is growing, which means also new investments and new jobs .

According to the Prime Minister, this factor is becoming more
important under the circumstances of the global financial and economic
crisis. Tigran Sargsyan noted Orange Armenia will bring a new business
culture to Armenia.

As a result of all this, the Company’s activity will contribute to
the further development of the Armenian-French friendship.

At the end of the meeting the Prime Minister wished success to the
activity of France Telecom (Orange Armenia) Company in Armenia.