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Armenian, Iranian FMs attend a business forum organized at Development Foundation of Armenia

November 29, 2017 by administrator

An Armenian-Iranian business forum with the participation of entrepreneurs and economic officials from both countries took place today in the Development Foundation of Armenia attended by Iranian FM Mohammad Javad Zarif.

As the Foundation reported in a release, about 150 businessmen took part in the forum dedicated to the 25th anniversary of establishment of diplomatic relations between neighboring countries. Armenia’s business opportunities, free economic zones, tax regulations, preferential trade regimes were introduced to the entrepreneurs from neighboring countries.

“I think this forum like the previous ones will be aimed at creating new business relationships and, moreover, getting results,” noted the Deputy Minister of Economic Development and Investments Emil Tarasyan.

“We have not been able to enter EEU so far, so it is necessary to use geopolitical situation more efficiently and the whole potential of our relations,” noted the Head of the Iran-Armenia Chamber of Commerce and Industry Hervik Yarijanian.

“The Development Foundation of Armenia has effective supportive and aftercare tools focused on export and investment. In our country, doing business for Iranian entrepreneurs will be profitable, and also by 23% more affordable with more skilled labor and financial sustainability,” noted the Head of the DFA International Relations team Narek Aleksanyan.

The Ministers of Foreign Affairs of two countries Edward Nalbandyan and Mohammad Javad Zarif welcomed the participants of the forum. During the second part of the forum, around 150 businessmen from both countries met and discussed joint projects with the support of the DFA.

During B2B meetings more than 50 Iranians, 80 Armenians and 20 Iranian businessmen from our country reviewed the projects related to food industry, engineering services, light industry, and trade, the source said.

President holds meeting to discuss preparations for Sixth Armenia-Diaspora Forum and establishment of Pan-Armenian Council

August 18, 2017 by administrator

Today President of Armenia Serzh Sargsyan held a meeting to discuss the preparations for the forthcoming Sixth Armenia-Diaspora Forum and launching the Pan-Armenian Council, the press service of the President’s Office reports.

The Chairman of the Constitutional Court Gagik Harutyunyan, who inter alia has earlier been nominated to coordinate the works of the Organising Committee, reported on the main approaches regarding the formation and working mechanisms of the Pan-Armenian Council. These issues will be discussed in the frameworks of the Sixth Armenia-Diaspora Forum to be held in Yerevan on September 18-20.

Taking note of earlier discussions on the establishment of a new Pan-Armenian body in the past years, President Sargsyan commissioned to prepare drafts on the aims and objectives, membership criteria as well as draft agenda and rules of procedure of the first session of the new Council to be held in 2018 through discussions with all relevant parties, including Diaspora organisations and structures.

The decision to start preparations for launching the Pan-Armenian Council has unanimously been adopted on September 26, 2015 at the Sixth session of the State Commission on coordination of the events dedicated to the 100th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide.

Armenia Investment Forum launches in New York

October 11, 2016 by administrator

Armenia Investment Forum kicked off in New York with participation of President Serzh Sargsyan on Monday, October 10, seeking to introduce foreign investors to investment opportunities in Armenia.

The Development Foundation of Armenia organized the two-day forum where representatives of leading companies from various sectors and international finance organizations, experts, and around one hundred international investors will participate.

The President gave a speech highlighting current geopolitical and economic priorities, achievements during the quarter-century of Armenia’s independence, the country’s competitive advantages, investment opportunities, implemented reforms, the favorable business environment, easy access to regional markets through Armenia and a stable macroeconomic environment. The President suggested investors use Armenia’s assets as a gateway to the region’s major markets.

The Chairman of the Board of the Eurasian Economic Commission, Tigran Sargsyan, the Vice-President of the Asian Development Bank, Wencai Zhang, the Executive Director of the World Bank Group, Frank Heemskerk, and U.S. Congress Representative, Frank Pallone, gave speeches at the forum.

The bridging role of Armenia between Europe and Asia, east and west, in the context of global developments was presented to potential investors during the forum. This bridge offers international investors a favorable alternative considering Armenia’s membership to various international unions and free trade agreements. Speakers emphasized that Armenia is a member of the EEU, with a market of 180 million people; it has signed a free trade agreement with all the CIS countries, with a total of 230 million customers; and benefits from the EU Generalized Scheme of Preferences Plus (GSP+) that gives privileges for the export of 6,400 product items. Armenia also has a GSP trade regime with the U.S., Canada, Japan, Switzerland and Norway. Additionally, traditional trade and economic relations with Iran are now opening links for other economies to the Iranian market.

Presentations also address the competitive advantages in Armenia such as ease of entrance to strategic markets, educated and inexpensive workforce, and the safe and reforming business environment. These advantages make Armenia an attractive country for investment and bestow an edge over other markets of the region.

Over the course of the forum, representatives of the Armenian government will provide firsthand information about the potential for innovation in the IT, mining, agro-food, telecommunication, transport, pharmaceutical, tourism, and financial sectors to potential investors during ten panel sessions of the forum. A large report about private investment support tools by international finance institutions will also be covered during the forum.

Representatives of foreign investors such as Armenia Marriott Yerevan, Contour Global, Azad Pharma AG, National Instruments, Synopsis, Armenia International Airports, Coca Cola Hellenic Armenia will present their investment success stories to the participants of the forum. Various meetings and a memorandum signing in the IT sector will also take place at the forum.

First session of Public Forum on Armenian-Israeli cooperation held in Yerevan

September 24, 2016 by administrator

Today, September 24, the first session of the Public Forum on Armenian-Israeli cooperation was held in Yerevan on the initiative of President of RA NA Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs, Head of Armenia-Israel Parliamentary Friendship Group, Artak Zakaryan and Deputy Speaker of the Parliament of Israel, Head of Knesset Armenia-Israel Parliamentary Friendship Group, Tali Ploskov.

In his speech, Artak Zakaryan noted that he had the idea for organizing the forum within the framework of his working visit to Israel.

“The forum will serve as a platform for cooperation in scientific, cultural, technological, health, tourism and other business fields between the two countries,” Zakaryan noted.

According to him, the forum will operate on a permanent basis, public order, carrying out its activities both in Israel and in Armenia. Artak Zakaryan stressed that the main objective of the forum is the involvement of interested parties in both countries to develop and implement joint projects, business investments, technological development opportunities, as well as other scientific and cultural exchange programs.

In her turn, Tali Ploskov noted that during her second visit in Armenia she realized that there are many similarities between the two countries and using them will benefit the development of relations between Armenia and Israel.

According to her, one of the main goals of the forum is promoting awareness in Armenian-Israeli business circles and encouraging implementation of investment projects in both countries.

Meanwhile, Artak Zakaryan, welcoming guests from Israel, said that Tali Ploskov first visited Armenia during the April events and now, during the celebrations of the 25th anniversary of Armenia’s independence, stressing that as a true friend, the Israeli side visits Armenia in times of joy and in times of sorrow.

Zakaryan noted that for the dialogue between the sides, two co-chairs for the forum will be appointed.

Ruben Vardanyan: We should take advantage of the Armenians spread throughout the world

September 22, 2016 by administrator

“We should develop the scientific branches where we have certain advantages along with scientists not from the Diaspora but of other states,” Ruben Vardanyan, President of IDeA Foundation told at PanArmenian Scientific Forum held in Yerevan.

Highlighting the relevance of the forum, Vardanyan also stressed the importance of taking advantage of the Armenians spread throughout the world.

“We announced about the launch of “FAST” foundation aimed at supporting the science and technologies. The foundation has a primary goal of establishing an environment to promote technological innovations in Armenia, as well as mobilizing the technological and financial resources of the international scientific communities. Our family will invest the first 100 million USD in the foundation. I hope it will encourage the further growth of the funds up to 200 million,” Vardanyan stated.

The Founder of the IDeA Foundation next informed that funds will be allocated to four directions “Some funds will be directed to education, the second part will be provided for interesting ideas in the form of grants, the third part will be aimed for startups and the remaining means will be used for bringing certain industrial branches to Armenia,” Vardanyan said.

To note, numerous Armenian scientists from all over the world have attended the PanArmenian Scientific Forum, which is dedicated to the 25th anniversary of Armenia’s Independence.

Yerevan hosts first Pan-Armenian Business Forum

July 15, 2016 by administrator

The first annual Pan-Armenian Young Businessmen’s Forum opened in Yerevan on Friday, bringing together about 30 young Armenian entrepreneurs from different countries.
The event, which will run through July 22, will comprise two parts: a conference and a tour to the sights of Armenia and Nagorno-Karabakh (Artsakh).
Forty businessmen from Armenia and Artsakh have joined colleagues from the United States, Britain, France, Turkey, Israel, Iran, the United Arab Emirates, Latvia and Ukraine to consider avenues of fruitful cooperation.
The opening of the event was attended also by Vice Prime Minister Vache Gabrielyan, Minister of Diaspora Haranush Hakobyan and deputy ministers of economy and foreign affairs.
“It is very important to see that despite their participation in different business projects in foreign countries, Armenian businessmen never forget about the connection with their motherland. Such an aspiration among the youth is very inspiring, so I am hopeful they will manage to build business ties which will be long-lasting and sustainable,” Mr Gabrielyan said.
Minister Hakobyan also greeted the participants, expressing hope that that they their creative mind and talent will contribute to an effective partnership.

Yerevan DigiTec Business Forum to Focus on Military, Cyber Security

June 16, 2016 by administrator

YEREVAN (ArmRadio)—The 9th DigiTec Business Forum will be held in Yerevan from June 17-18 with an aim of contributing to the search for best technological solutions, providing the technology companies with an opportunity to meet and present themselves to potential customers. About 70 organizations have applied for participation this year.

‘Yes for Europe’ forum of European Partners and an Armenian-German business forum will be held within the framework of the event.

Modernization of military industry through application of innovative technologies will be the key topic of the forum, Karen Vardanyan, Executive Director of the Union of Information Technology Enterprises (UITE), said on Thursday.

The Armed Forces and UITE have established a joint commission to sum up the framework of issues that will be submitted to IT specialists for solution.

According to Vardanyan, three issues related to the modernization of military production are being considered today. “The short-term goal is to find solutions to counter the rival, which envisages either purchase of new weapons or modernization of old ones. The medium-term objective is to create new military industry on the basis of existing technologies. The third issue is a strategic one, we have to think of what kind of military industry we want to see in 15-20 years,” he said.

Representatives of the Armed Forces are expected to actively participate in the DigiTec forum.

Information security expert Samvel Martirosyan said the April war focused the attention on the need to ensure cyber security.

First-ever Armenia IT Forum kicks off in Silicon Valley

June 11, 2016 by administrator

214469 Leading members of the Armenian diaspora and those interested in technology companies and startups in Armenia convened on Friday, June 10 at the Armenia IT Forum at Synopsys in Mountain View.

The daylong gathering provides an opportunity to network, share ideas and identify investment opportunities in Armenia with CEOs, venture capitalists, academics, and entrepreneurs. The Forum is organized within the framework of the ArmTech Congress and held under the high patronage of the Prime Minister of Armenia.

Sponsors of the event include Microsoft, Hewlett Packard Enterprise, IBM, the Union of Information and Technology Enterprises, the Union of Employers of Information and Communication Technologies, and PicsArt, a photo app company with 65 million active users founded by two Armenian entrepreneurs. Organizers include the Government of the Republic of Armenia, ArmTech Congress, CEED, World Bank Group, Synopsys, and the Enterprise Incubator Foundation (EIF).

The four panel discussions at the Forum will address critical issues including:

– The IT Industry in Armenia Recent Developments and Success Stories

– Building an Ecosystem for Global Startups and Connecting to Global Markets

– Challenges and Opportunities of Investing in Armenia

– The Role of Education in Unlocking Startup Talent

“This year the forum will focus on the progress and successes of our organizations and startups, especially in the U.S. market,” said Bagrat Yengibaryan Ph.D., Director of the EIF. “We’re going to discuss the importance of education and explore the challenges for the further development of the IT sector in Armenia.”

Yerevan to host Second Global Forum on Armenian Genocide in 2016

December 10, 2015 by administrator

PanARMENIAN.Net – Major efforts are underway to organize the Second Global Forum, commemorating the Armenian Genocide on April 23, 2016, secretary of the Armenian Genocide Centennial Committee, Chief of Staff of the Armenian President’s office said, according to Artsakhpress.

“The Yerevan-hosted forum will focus on the crime of genocide and the refugee crisis,” Vigen Sargsyan said, adding that the subject is rather topical and of great international interest.

According to the official, the international struggle against the crime of genocide was a key factor in view of events commemorating the Armenian Genocide centennial.

As he reminded, the UN General Assembly adopted a resolution, co-authored by 90 states on Armenia’s initiative.

“The United Nations New York headquarters marked the first-ever International Day of Commemoration and Dignity of the Victims of the Crime of Genocide and of the Prevention of this Crime on Wednesday, December 9. The event was hosted by the President of the 70th session of the UN General Assembly Mogens Lykketoft, with the Secretary-General’s special representative and Armenia’s permanent representative to the UN Zohrab Mnatsakanyan participating. Also, the Armenian Genocide Museum-Institute co-sponsored the project,” Sargsyan noted.

Tehran to host Iran-Armenia business forum

November 8, 2015 by administrator

An Iran-Armenia business forum will be held in Tehran, according to Hayeli.com, the website of the Armenian community of Iran.

Iran’s Chamber of Commerce, Industries, Mines and Agriculture will host the Iran-Armenia business forum on November 9. The participants will include Armenian Minister of Economy Karen Chshmarityan, Iranian Minister of Industry, Mines and Commerce Reza Nematzadeh, representatives of state bodies of the two countries, and numerous businessmen.

Yesterday, on November 6 the Iran-Eurasia Expo 2015 opened at Yerevan Expo Complex. Companies of Iran, Armenia, Georgia and Russia displayed their goods and services at the exhibition.