Russia’s Orenburg region delegation led by governor Aleksey Chernishev visited RA Ararat region May 21 to sign collaboration agreement in Avshar Wine Factory.

Regional agreement stipulates for strengthening of business relations, import and export of local production including wine, cognac, dried fruit, stoneware, oil products, asbestos, etc.

Upon completion of signing ceremony, Aleksey Chernishev invited RA Ararat region delegation to pay a return visit to Orenburg.

In 2009, Orenburg-Yerevan product turnover grossed USD 103 thousand, with imports comprising USD 57,4 thousand, exports –USD 45,6 thousand. 8 Armenian enterprises are currently operating in Orenburg.