Armenia has great potential for greenhouse industry development June 9, 2011 - 14:37 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Chairman of the Armenian Association of Greenhouse Facilities, Poghos Gevorgyan, said the country’s natural and climatic conditions are favorable for the development of greenhouse facilities, specifically, in high-altitude regions. However, according to him, the state’s assistance and relevant concept are needed for it. Gevorgyan noted that a growth was observed in the field over the past years. Moreover, the territories occupied by greenhouse facilities have reached the Soviet-era level, when this field of agriculture was rather developed in Armenia. Referring to problems in the field, Director of Business Support Center Samvel Gevorgyan pointed to high customs fees and VAT payment at the border. In contrast to other countries, VAT is charged in Armenia right at the border, but not after products sale, what frightens foreign investors, he said. Gevorgyan added that Armenia also lacks relevant specialists to deal with the field development. According to him, the development of greenhouse facilities in Armenia could promote creation of jobs, since it ensures development of an entire chain – starting from products packaging, transportation and up to sales. 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 | Narek Manasyan wins European Boxing Championships silver for Armenia Armenia’s Narek Manasyan (92kg) won Armenia’s second silver medal at the European Boxing Championships 2024 on April 28. Blinken urges Azerbaijan to continue negotiations with Armenia Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken has urged Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev to continue negotiations with Armenia. Pashinyan, Blinken talk Armenia-U.S. ties over the phone Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan had a phone conversation with US Secretary of State Antony Blinken on April 28, Pashinyan’s office reports. Titus, Bilirakis lead legislation to sanction Azerbaijani war criminals Representatives Dina Titus (D-NV) and Gus Bilirakis (R-FL) have introduced the bipartisan legislation. |