March 25, 2003 - 22:15 AMT
ARMENIAN-JAPANESE SEMINAR ON CONTRIBUTION TO ECONOMIC REFORMS IN ARMENIA OPENED IN YEREVAN
An Armenian-Japanese seminar on contribution to the economic reforms in Armenia opened in Yerevan today. In the words of head of the Japanese delegation, advisor of Armenian foreign minister on Japanese affairs Kadzuro Imai, the Japanese party is trying to present its experience in economic reforms, which will let Armenia transfer to market relations more quickly and efficiently. As reported by "Arka" agency, the advisor emphasized that the seminar participants would more specifically outline the directions of the development of the economic cooperation between Armenia and Japan. The Japanese delegation includes representatives of the ministry of economy and industry, economic and commercial advisors, representatives of such large firms as "Toshiba," "Mitsubishi," "Jetro" and others.