  Enhanced scientific and technical production to raise Armenia's competitiveness in Turkish marketNovember 26, 2009 - 16:18 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - In case of opening the border with Turkey, Armenia can export energy at a total price of USD 200-300 million, head of Local Manufacturers' Union Vazgen Safaryan told a news conference in Yerevan. At that, he advised local manufacturers not to fear Turkish expansion, due to the higher competitiveness of Turkish products and dwelled on development of scientific and technical production, what will help raise Armenia's competitiveness in the Turkish market. In addition, Safaryan stressed the importance of exporting final products instead of raw materials.   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 |  Related sections Latest news Russia to begin assessing migrant workers' speaking skills  Rosobrnadzor is planning to change the Russian language exam for migrant workers and include an assessment of speaking skillsArmenian, Saudi Foreign Minister meet in Riyadh The two commended the positive dynamics of the development of political dialogue between Armenia and Saudi ArabiaPashinyan: Azerbaijan’s proximity shouldn’t worry border residents At the same time, he said that he “does not guarantee [the security of villagers] one hundred percent”.U.S. doesn’t see Russia as contributing to peace in Caucasus Patel made the remarks when asked about the implications of Russia’s withdrawal of peacekeepers from Karabakh. |
