Tuesday, 22 November 2016
PM Receives Delegation Led by RF Industry and Trade Minister
Prime Minister Karen Karapetyan received a delegation led by Russian Industry and Trade Minister Denis Manturov who has arrived in Armenia to attend the 4th Antikontrafakt -2016 international conference.
Co-hosted by the Government of the Republic of Armenia, the Eurasian Economic Commission and the RF Ministry of Industry and Trade, the forum focuses on the protection of intellectual property rights, and countering the illicit traffic of industrial production in the Eurasian Economic Union.
The Prime Minister welcomed 4th Antikontrafakt -2016 international conference, stressing that it is an important and necessary platform for dialogue between the EEU-member states aimed at establishing clear rules for business, and boost cooperation between authorities, businesses and academic circles.
The Russian Industry and Trade Minister expressed gratitude for supporting the 4th Antikontrafakt -2016 international conference and described the proceedings. He said that the forum is an effective initiative to address issues related to the protection of civilized markets from the circulation of illegal (including counterfeit and fraudulent) products, and intellectual property rights.
This year the forum brings together Eurasian Economic Union member states’ representatives from large number of companies that are interested in having competitive and high-quality production.
The interlocutors discussed issues related to the expansion of trade ties between the two countries. The Prime Minister said that there is great potential for the development of Armenian-Russian allied relations, and all the platforms and capabilities should be used to tap this potential.
The parties exchanged views on the prospects of cooperation in the supply of agricultural machinery, mining industry, tourism and other sectors. Both sides highlighted the steps aimed at activating the business environment and strengthening cooperation within the framework of free economic zones.
In this context, Karen Karapetyan gave details of his government’s planned activities to create investment funds in order to encourage businesses. The Prime Minister instructed the Armenian Minister of Economic Development and Investment to actively work with Russian partners on issues and projects of mutual interest.
