TBILISI, BATUMI, MIN-VODI, EUROPE AIR DIRECTIONS TO FUNCTION FROM OCTOBER 1

ARMENPRESS
SEPTEMBER 17, 2009
YEREVAN

YEREVAN, SEPTEMBER 17, ARMENPRESS: "Opening of the Armenian-Turkish
border will be economically profitable for Armenia, it will
give an opportunity to certain transportation means to go to the
Mediterranean Sea, but we must also take into account how much the
economic expenditures will be reduced after the opening of the border,"
during today’s meeting with journalists the Head of "Armavia" company
Michael Baghdasarov said.

According to him, the opening of the border is profitable because
the company will no more implement flights through the Georgian
territory. Besides that after the opening the cargo transportations
will also be profitable to be conducted through a financially cheaper
way on railroad.

"For Turkey the opening of the border is also profitable that it will
obtain a great market of realization," M. Baghdasarov said.

Referring to the international economic crisis M. Baghdasarov said that
"the crisis goes on and will still continue to, though its tempos in
the world have decreased. It has a tendency to deepen by the end of
the year, but the Armenian specialists understand their tasks well
and in virtue of that there are hopes that it will not continue in the
same tempos at the beginning of the next year, and will be smoother".

"One of the best ways to overcome crisis is to create new jobs,"
M. Baghdasarov said noting that during the last five years nearly
five dozens of new job places have opened in the "Armavia" airlines.

According to him to ensure the further development of the Armenian
aviation Tbilisi, Batumi, Min-Vodi, Europe directions will function
from October 1. Referring to the actives of the company M. Baghdasarian
said that during the last year they have increased due to the
activity of "Armavia" and wide consumption of petroleum. The volumes
of realization of cement have reduced for known reasons.

"After opening the border the prices of petroleum will decrease for
10% as it is rather expe ian border," M. Baghdasarov said.