Yerevan to host Armenian-Turkish business conferenceNovember 21, 2011 - 13:45 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - On November 22-23, 2011, a conference of Armenian and Turkish businessmen will take place at the Hrazdan Hotel in Yerevan. The event is organized by the Union of Manufacturers and Businessmen (Employers) of Armenia as part of the “Support to Armenia-Turkey Rapprochement” project, supported by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) and implemented by the Consortium of the Eurasia Partnership Foundation, Yerevan Press Club, International Center for Human Development and the Union of Manufacturers and Businessmen (Employers) of Armenia. The Union of Manufacturers and Businessmen (Employers) of Armenia will invite about 30 businessmen who represent different cities and business fields of Turkey including light industry, construction, furniture production, mining, jewelry and trade. Armenian businessmen will also be invited to the conference to discuss opportunities for business cooperation with their Turkish counterparts. Guest speakers will present the current state of affairs and prospects for Armenian-Turkish business cooperation. The conference will also feature an exposition of sample products manufactured by the participants from Turkey, allowing Armenian businessmen to learn about the assortment, quality and production technology of the showcased Turkish products. During the conference, memoranda on cooperation between Armenian and Turkish businesses, including women-led business, are expected to be signed to help foster business cooperation between the two countries. USAID and the consortium members support the rapprochement between Armenia and Turkey by facilitating engagement between civil society groups, the establishment and development of business partnerships and regional professional networks, as well as enhanced understanding between the people, for peace and economic integration in the region. 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 | European Parliament to discuss repression in Azerbaijan The European Parliament will discuss repression of civil society in Azerbaijan on April 24 PACE wants concessions from Azerbaijan to accept Baku back A PACE co-rapporteur said that Azerbaijani authorities must make certain concessions so that the country can return to PACE. Cyprus parliament honors Armenian genocide victims Acting House President Zacharias Koulias noted that April 24 marks the “black anniversary” of the Armenian genocide. Armenia PM, France envoy discuss regional matters Issues related to the consistent development of Armenia-France cooperation were discussed. |