"Jewelry - 2002" International Trade Exhibition started today in Yerevan. As reported by "Arka" agency, the official opening of the exhibition, in which the Armenian President Robert Kocharian will take part, will be held tomorrow. In the words of the chairman of the Jewelers' Union of Armenia Emil Grigorian, the exhibition will contribute to contacts between the producers and traders. It is a specialized exhibition and professionals "looking for long-term contacts" come here, he stressed. Grigorian considers that integration into the world economy takes place by means of such fairs. The exhibition, which will last till May 14, is organized by the Jewelers' Union of Armenia and the Confederation of the United Jewelers of the Commonwealth of Independent States. The trade exhibition is held with support by the Armenian government, "Jewelers' Guild" Russian association, "Jewelers" (Uzbekistan) and the Union of Designers of Armenia. Over 30 companies from Russia, Ukraine, Uzbekistan, Georgia, Turkey and other countries participate in the exhibition.