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Pasadena Star-News (Pasadena, CA)
October 7, 2005 Friday
Armenia trade office to aide tourism, trade
SACRAMENTO
A bill by state Senator Jack Scott, D-Pasadena, that extends the
sunset date for the operation of a privately funded trade office in
Armenia has been signed by the governor. California is home to about
a half-million Armenian Americans and the trade office is expected to
increase business, trade and tourism between California and Armenia.
"This is an important step forward in cementing ties between the
people of California and Armenia,' Scott said. "It is also a
responsible step in these tight economic times. This office is the
first privately funded trade office for the state and it will be a
win-win for California and Armenia. The trade office will open new
and large growth markets for California businesses and investors. For
Armenia and its neighbors, the office will generate much-needed
business and investment.'
The state's trade office in Armenia opened this week in the capital
city of Yerevan. It was funded with $75,000 in private donations. The
Glendale-based Foundation for Economic Development helped create the
trade office.
Scott recently completed a fact-finding trip to Armenia where he met
with President Robert Kotcharian and foreign minister Vartan Oskanian
to announce the opening of the trade office.
October 7, 2005 Friday
Armenia trade office to aide tourism, trade
SACRAMENTO
A bill by state Senator Jack Scott, D-Pasadena, that extends the
sunset date for the operation of a privately funded trade office in
Armenia has been signed by the governor. California is home to about
a half-million Armenian Americans and the trade office is expected to
increase business, trade and tourism between California and Armenia.
"This is an important step forward in cementing ties between the
people of California and Armenia,' Scott said. "It is also a
responsible step in these tight economic times. This office is the
first privately funded trade office for the state and it will be a
win-win for California and Armenia. The trade office will open new
and large growth markets for California businesses and investors. For
Armenia and its neighbors, the office will generate much-needed
business and investment.'
The state's trade office in Armenia opened this week in the capital
city of Yerevan. It was funded with $75,000 in private donations. The
Glendale-based Foundation for Economic Development helped create the
trade office.
Scott recently completed a fact-finding trip to Armenia where he met
with President Robert Kotcharian and foreign minister Vartan Oskanian
to announce the opening of the trade office.