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U.S. AMBASSADOR TO ARMENIA LAVISHES PRAISE ON ETHNIC ARMENIANS, LIVING
OUTSIDE THEIR HISTORICAL HOMELAND
YEREVAN, June 14. /ARKA/. U.S. ambassador to Armenia, John Hefferm,
lavished praise today on ethnic Armenian, living outside their
historical homeland describing them as the most `enterprising stratum
of society in their countries of residence, including the U.S..'
"This is why I do not see any cultural barriers for Armenians in their
homeland to achieve success in business," he said speaking Thursday at
a gathering organized to discuss competition challenges.
The ambassador said the U.S. is eager to increase support for small
and medium-sized businesses in Armenia.
"Our core ideology is to help SMEs in Armenia. Competition is a good
thing. In Armenia we see great potential in high technology and
telecommunications, manufacturing, pharmaceuticals and tourism,' he
said.
The gathering was organized by the USAID, American Chamber of Commerce
in Armenia and SCPEC. It was attended also by US aambassador John
Heffern and representatives of the businesses and government
officials. ($1 - 414.6 drams). -0-
OUTSIDE THEIR HISTORICAL HOMELAND
YEREVAN, June 14. /ARKA/. U.S. ambassador to Armenia, John Hefferm,
lavished praise today on ethnic Armenian, living outside their
historical homeland describing them as the most `enterprising stratum
of society in their countries of residence, including the U.S..'
"This is why I do not see any cultural barriers for Armenians in their
homeland to achieve success in business," he said speaking Thursday at
a gathering organized to discuss competition challenges.
The ambassador said the U.S. is eager to increase support for small
and medium-sized businesses in Armenia.
"Our core ideology is to help SMEs in Armenia. Competition is a good
thing. In Armenia we see great potential in high technology and
telecommunications, manufacturing, pharmaceuticals and tourism,' he
said.
The gathering was organized by the USAID, American Chamber of Commerce
in Armenia and SCPEC. It was attended also by US aambassador John
Heffern and representatives of the businesses and government
officials. ($1 - 414.6 drams). -0-