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First Expo-Russian industrial exhibition opened in Armeni

01.11.2008, 00:26
The first industrial exhibition EXPO-RUSSIA has been opened in Yerevan.
YEREVAN, October 31. /ARKA/. The first industrial exhibition EXPO-RUSSIA has been opened in Yerevan.

Expo-Russia is presently the largest-scale Russian exposition in the Near East. The Yerevan exhibition has been organized by Zarubezh-Expo (Russia) and Multi Group (Armenia).

“The Russian exposition in Yerevan, as well as the conference Russia-Armenia: prospects for economic cooperation, is evidence of the recent progress in Russian-Armenian trade and economic relations, a new opportunity to deepen the partnership,” Igor Korotkin, Director of the Exhibition and Fair Department, RF Chamber of Commerce and Industry, stated referring to Chamber President Yevgeny Primakov.

In his message Primakov pointed out that the exhibition, which gathered representatives of Russian regional industries and will last until November 2, will facilitate the development of mutually advantageous business contacts, economic growth and scientific and technological progress in both countries.

President of the Multi Group Concern Gagik Tsarukyan pointed out that the exhibition is one more proof of the long-lasting Armenian-Russian friendship. “We have arranged the exhibition to afford the opportunity for establishing cooperation,” he said. Tsarukyan added that the organizers plan to make the exhibition an annual event. “Despite being a small country, Armenia is a reliable political and economic partner,” Tsarukyan said.

The exhibition has several sections: machine construction, construction, transport, logistics, geology, mining industry, energy, metallurgy, telecommunications, medicine and health care, foods and agriculture, information technologies, chemical industry, education, jewelry.

The participants and guests can also take part in the conference “Russia-Armenia: prospects for economic cooperation” at the at the conference hall of the RA Government, as well as in round tables and business meetings.

The Expo-Russian exhibition is regularly organized under the immediate sponsorship of the RF foreign Office, Ministry of Education and Science, Federal Committee for Food and Agricultural Policy and Fish Industry, Ministry of Agriculture, Chamber of Commerce and Industry, RF Embassy in Armenia, RF Trade Representation in Armenia, Roszarubezhcenter office in Armenia, International Association of Peace Foundations, Union of Engineers of Russia, Association of Russian Banks, Union of Armenians of Russia, RA Embassy in Russia, Ra Ministry of Economy, RA Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Union of Manufactures and Businessmen, Armenian Development Agency.

Among the participants in the exhibition are the Moscow regional Ministry of Industry and Science, and Ministry of Foreign Economic Relations, representatives of local authorities, Russian regional chambers of commerce and industry.

Over 50 companies from Russian cities are participating in the exhibition. Among the information sponsors are the Novosti-Armenia and ARKA News Agencies, Public Television of Armenia, Yerkir Media TV channels, ect.. –0--