May 18, 2005 - 10:27 AMT
PanARMENIAN.Net - Today Mayor of Yekatirenburg
Arkady Chernetsky received Armenian Ambassador To Russia
Armen Smbatian, Ural media reported. The Armenian delegation was composed of diplomats, businessmen and bankers. The purpose of the visit was to establish ties between the enterprises in Armenia and Yekatirenburg and create conditions for their efficient interaction. The interlocutors noted that presently the commodity turnover between the Sverdlovsk region and Armenia is rather low however there is a possibility to improve the situation taking into account the presence of several Armenian enterprises conveyed to Russia due to Property for Debt agreement. During the meeting the parties also agreed on exchange cultural and business delegations to be held approximately this September. The Armenian Ambassador thanked the Yekatirenburg leader for proving territory for the construction of Armenian Church in the town.