VAHAN KEROBYAN: OPENING OF ARMENIAN-TURKISH TO URGE RA ECONOMY DEVELOPMENT

PanARMENIAN.Net
12.05.2009 13:04 GMT+04:00

/PanARMENIAN.Net/ Opening of the Armenian-Turkish border will make
Armenia less dependent on regional geopolitical situation, according
to Vahan Kerobyan, executive director of Star supermarket network.

"We should not be afraid of opening of the border with Turkey. It
will enliven our country’s trade turnover and make our economy more
diversified and competitive," Mr. Kerobyan told a PanARMENIAN.Net
reporter.

"Turkey is Armenia’s most developed neighbor whishing to join the
European family. Opening of the border will help cut transport expenses
by 20%," he said, adding that Turkey is a country with comprehensive
facilities.

As to reports on opening of a Star supermarket in Kars, Mr. Kerobyan
said he doesn’t exclude such a possibility theoretically. "Actually,
our goal is to maintain leading positions in retail," he said.

From: Emil Lazarian | Ararat NewsPress