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Manila Bulletin, Philippines
Aug 15 2012
Armenia Warms Up To Asia-Pacific Trade
By ROY C. MABASA
August 15, 2012, 8:35pm
THE Philippine government welcomed Armenia's interest to "stir up
activities" in the Asia-Pacific region, including the Philippines.
Foreign Affairs Secretary Albert del Rosario conveyed this when he met
with Foreign Minister Edward Nalbandian of the Republic of Armenia
yesterday at the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) headquarters in
Pasay City.
It was the first ever visit by a high ranking official from the
eastern European country.
At the meeting, Nalbandian reiterated Armenia's foreign policy
decision to engage countries in the region consistent with the
country's need to tap external markets, modernize its production
processes and infrastructure.
Del Rosario emphasized that the visit of Nalbandian came at a time
when the Philippines and Armenia celebrate the 20th anniversary of the
establishment of diplomatic relations this year.
The two leaders signed an agreement between the Philippines and
Armenia establishing the mechanism on political consultation to
monitor the future direction of their relations.
They also signed the Waiver on Visa for Diplomatic and Official
Passport Holders to expand the levels of friendship and cooperation
between the two countries through increased people-to-people contacts.
Armenia, located in southwestern Asia, between Turkey and Azerbaijan,
gained independence from the former Soviet Union in 1991.
Its major industrial production includes diamond processing,
metal-cutting machine tools and forging-pressing machines, electric
motors, tires and commercial products such as knitted clothing,
footwear, jewelry manufacturing, and chemicals.
The country's major agricultural products include fruits (mainly
grapes), vegetables and livestock.
Armenia has slowly picked up from a recession in 2009 to establish
single digit growths in 2010 and 2011.
(Roy Mabasa)
http://www.mb.com.ph/articles/369780/armenia-warms-up-to-asiapacific-trade
Aug 15 2012
Armenia Warms Up To Asia-Pacific Trade
By ROY C. MABASA
August 15, 2012, 8:35pm
THE Philippine government welcomed Armenia's interest to "stir up
activities" in the Asia-Pacific region, including the Philippines.
Foreign Affairs Secretary Albert del Rosario conveyed this when he met
with Foreign Minister Edward Nalbandian of the Republic of Armenia
yesterday at the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) headquarters in
Pasay City.
It was the first ever visit by a high ranking official from the
eastern European country.
At the meeting, Nalbandian reiterated Armenia's foreign policy
decision to engage countries in the region consistent with the
country's need to tap external markets, modernize its production
processes and infrastructure.
Del Rosario emphasized that the visit of Nalbandian came at a time
when the Philippines and Armenia celebrate the 20th anniversary of the
establishment of diplomatic relations this year.
The two leaders signed an agreement between the Philippines and
Armenia establishing the mechanism on political consultation to
monitor the future direction of their relations.
They also signed the Waiver on Visa for Diplomatic and Official
Passport Holders to expand the levels of friendship and cooperation
between the two countries through increased people-to-people contacts.
Armenia, located in southwestern Asia, between Turkey and Azerbaijan,
gained independence from the former Soviet Union in 1991.
Its major industrial production includes diamond processing,
metal-cutting machine tools and forging-pressing machines, electric
motors, tires and commercial products such as knitted clothing,
footwear, jewelry manufacturing, and chemicals.
The country's major agricultural products include fruits (mainly
grapes), vegetables and livestock.
Armenia has slowly picked up from a recession in 2009 to establish
single digit growths in 2010 and 2011.
(Roy Mabasa)
http://www.mb.com.ph/articles/369780/armenia-warms-up-to-asiapacific-trade