Armenian investments in Syria might prove effectiveSeptember 7, 2009 - 13:11 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Armenian investments in Syria might prove effective, as Syria can provide duty free export, Syrian Chamber of Commerce Board Member, Armenian-Syrian intergovernmental committee Chairman Leon Zaki Etalian believes. According to Etalian, Syria-manufactured products are mainly for export, so production volume is meant for 322 million consumers. '' When asked about Syria's population size, I reply 322 million people reside in Syria, when in reality it's 22 million," Etalian said. In this context, he noted that Armenian investments in Syrian economy might prove very effective as the committee is working towards introducing changes in Syrian legislation, aiming to minimize or even cancel import duty. Etalian added that Armenian -Syrian intergovernmental committee is closely collaborating in economy sphere. He noted that recently Armenia participated in business forum and exhibition in Syria. Return visit of Syrian party is expected soon. 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 | The Power of One Dram to benefit Road of Life charity The companies inform that the May beneficiary of The Power of One Dram is the “Road of Life” charitable organization. Ucom General Director gives lecture at French University in Armenia The General Director of Ucom Ralph Yirikian delivered a lecture at the French University of Armenia. Kazakhstan welcomes Yerevan, Baku’s agreement to meet in Almaty Kassym-Jomart Tokayev has welcomed the agreement of Baku and Yerevan to hold negotiations in Almaty. Armenia offers to temporarily host, preserve Gaza manuscripts The Armenian Foreign Minister has said Yerevan is ready to help preserve manuscripts from the conflict zone in Gaza. |