Modernization of nuclear power plant, $130 million from Gazprom-Armenia and Yandex – Russian ambassador about economic projects (VIDEO)
11.09.2020,
10:15
Russian Ambassador to Armenia Sergey Kopirkin, in the Special Opinion program on the YouTube channel of Novosti-Armenia News Agency, answered questions about projects being implemented or planned by Russia in Armenia.
YEREVAN, September 11. /ARKA/. Russian Ambassador to Armenia Sergey Kopirkin, in the Special Opinion program on the YouTube channel of Novosti-Armenia News Agency, answered questions about projects being implemented or planned by Russia in Armenia.
The ambassador first pointed out that in terms of trade turnover and investments, Russia ranks first among Armenia's partners.
“If we take foreign direct investment, then the share of Russia is almost 50%. In this respect, the trend is absolutely clear. Plus, I am sure that our cooperation is working to improve and deepen it,” Kopirkin said, pointing also to joint membership in the Eurasian Economic Union.
Speaking about the ongoing joint economic projects, the diplomat noted that the extension of the Armenian Nuclear Power Plant’s life or the readiness of Gazprom-Armenia to invest about $ 130 million in the infrastructure modernization in the next four years speak for themselves.
The Ambassador also emphasized the importance of joint participation in the development of integration processes, recalling the development of the EurAsEC development strategy and targets for common markets.
“An important topic now is the development of interaction in the areas of new technologies and information technologies. Yandex is actively working here, and this is a whole complex project that entails a lot of positive consequences from the point of view of service. I know that Yandex.Taxi is working closely with the Armenian government, giving its proposals and ideas for this sector to develop successfully,” the Russian ambassador said.
He also pointed out the close ties between cities, including Moscow, in particular, through the "smart city" programs, where exchange and interaction takes place.
“I am not considering the military-technical aspect - this is a special article. We have a lot of things going on, including the creation some kind of joint ventures here. The production of the Kalashnikov concern was recently opened. There is an understanding on both sides that joint production, and not just buying and selling or deliveries on preferential terms, but some kind of interaction in this area is a promising direction,” Kopirkin said.
According to preliminary figures from the National Statistical Committee of Armenia, for the first half of this year, most of the country's turnover with the EAEU - about $ 1.130 billion – is the turnover with Russia.
The full interview of the Russian Ambassador to Armenia Sergey Kopirkin can be viewed on the YouTube channel of the Novosti-Armenia. -0-
The ambassador first pointed out that in terms of trade turnover and investments, Russia ranks first among Armenia's partners.
“If we take foreign direct investment, then the share of Russia is almost 50%. In this respect, the trend is absolutely clear. Plus, I am sure that our cooperation is working to improve and deepen it,” Kopirkin said, pointing also to joint membership in the Eurasian Economic Union.
Speaking about the ongoing joint economic projects, the diplomat noted that the extension of the Armenian Nuclear Power Plant’s life or the readiness of Gazprom-Armenia to invest about $ 130 million in the infrastructure modernization in the next four years speak for themselves.
The Ambassador also emphasized the importance of joint participation in the development of integration processes, recalling the development of the EurAsEC development strategy and targets for common markets.
“An important topic now is the development of interaction in the areas of new technologies and information technologies. Yandex is actively working here, and this is a whole complex project that entails a lot of positive consequences from the point of view of service. I know that Yandex.Taxi is working closely with the Armenian government, giving its proposals and ideas for this sector to develop successfully,” the Russian ambassador said.
He also pointed out the close ties between cities, including Moscow, in particular, through the "smart city" programs, where exchange and interaction takes place.
“I am not considering the military-technical aspect - this is a special article. We have a lot of things going on, including the creation some kind of joint ventures here. The production of the Kalashnikov concern was recently opened. There is an understanding on both sides that joint production, and not just buying and selling or deliveries on preferential terms, but some kind of interaction in this area is a promising direction,” Kopirkin said.
According to preliminary figures from the National Statistical Committee of Armenia, for the first half of this year, most of the country's turnover with the EAEU - about $ 1.130 billion – is the turnover with Russia.
The full interview of the Russian Ambassador to Armenia Sergey Kopirkin can be viewed on the YouTube channel of the Novosti-Armenia. -0-
