Today the International Armenian Economic Forum was held in Yerevan. Russian ministers and senior official took part in it. In his welcoming speech addressed to the forum participants Armenian Prime Minister Andranik Margarian noted, "We consider this forum as a constituent part of the pan-Armenian measures." The head of the Armenian Government also pointed out the need for using the capacities of businessmen of all countries in Armenia for mutually beneficial cooperation. It should be noted that October 12 the forum of the World Armenian Congress and the Union of Armenians of Russia was held in Yerevan.