  New EU deal 'will boost export of Armenian agricultural produce' September 15, 2017 - 17:06 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The new framework agreement that will soon be signed between the European Union and Armenia will bring about a number of opportunities for Armenian businesses, said Petros Sourmelis, the Head of Unit, Directorate General Trade, European Commission. According to him, the deal will facilitate the export of Armenian agricultural produce to EU member-states, which will help further develop the sector in the country, Panorama.am reports. "We aim to improve the investment atmosphere in Armenia to help develop businesses, as well as boost the export market," Sourmelis said. Also, the EU official detailed the bloc's plan to establish a competitive environment in the country. "We are going to create a body for tackling competitiveness-related issues and securing identical game rules for all the players," Sourmelis added. The EU delegation is organizing Europe in Armenia Expo, the first multi-sectoral and investment fair in Armenia dedicated to EU companies. The event launched on September 15 and will run until 17 September at the Yerevan Expo Centre.   Top stories Yerevan has dismissed Turkey’s demand to shut down the Armenian nuclear power plant as “inappropriate”. Armenia will loan 2.9 billion drams to Nagorno Karabakh (Artsakh), according to a draft government decision. The Ministry of Ecology and Natural Resources of Azerbaijan has “strongly condemned” Armenia’s decision. Kerobyan has said that for the first time in the history of Armenia, the volume of foreign direct investments amounted to about $1 billion.   Partner news |  Latest news Protesters rally as Georgia debates 'foreign agent' bill  Georgian critics label the bill "the Russian law", comparing it to legislation used by the Kremlin to crack down on dissent.Former Pashinyan envoy urges end to Genocide speculation Marukyan has urged authorities in Armenia stop discussions about verifying the names of 1.5 million victims.Azerbaijan, Jordan sign deal on defense cooperation Azerbaijan and Jordan have signed an agreement on cooperation in the field of defense, according to an official statement.First Canadian expert join EU mission in Armenia The first Canadian expert to join the European Union’s civilian mission in Armenia has arrived in Armenia. |
