RA DEPUTY PRIME MINISTER RECEIVES JOURNALISTS FROM UAE

PanARMENIAN.Net
April 23, 2010 – 11:55 AMT 06:55 GMT

Armenian Deputy PM, Minister of Territorial Administration Armen
Gevorgyan received a group of journalists from the United Arab
Emirates, the Ministry’s press service reported.

Answering numerous questions, mostly about bilateral relations, Mr.
Gevorgyan said that trade relations are developing and stressed the
importance of attracting UAE investments in Armenian economy.

He also referred to long-term cooperation, pointing out to the
potential in energy, agriculture, construction materials and tourism.

As to collaboration in culture, science and education fields, Mr.
Gevorgyan noted that this year 10 Armenian students will take refresher
courses in Abu Dhabi High Technology College.

He noted that formation of Armenia-UAE intergovernmental committee
could boost trade and economic relations. Direct synergy between
business structures can be another platform for expanding the
relations, according to him.

Mr. Gevorgyan attached importance to the role of mass media and
expressed hope that journalists will promote development of the mutual
relations through their activities.