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WE NEED EXTRA EFFORTS TO STIMULATE ARMENIAN-INDIAN ECONOMIC COOPERATION: DEPUTY FOREIGN MINISTER
18:49, 18 September, 2013
September 18, 2013 YEREVAN, SEPTEMBER 18, ARMENPRESS: Deputy Foreign
Affairs Minister of the Republic of Armenia Sergey Manasaryan's
interview to "Armenpress" news agency.
- We have been informed that the next 6th session of Armenian-Indian
inter-governmental committee will be held in Delhi. What is your
assessment of the current level of Armenian-Indian relations?
- When describing Armenian-Indian relations it is necessary to mention
first that these relations have rich historical past. Much has been
said and written about historical and cultural links between our
two nations , however in my view these subject needs to be further
studied. One thing is obvious: these links set the favorable ground,
upon which the relations between newly independent Armenia and the
Republic of India started to grow and develop.
During the past period several high-level visits and meetings took
place, the foreign ministries of two countries established close
cooperation with diplomatic representations of Armenia and India
functioning actively in Delhi and Yerevan. By the way, during our
visit to Delhi policy consultations between foreign ministries will
take take place concurrently , where we will summarize the results of
political contacts and outline the future joint steps. I would like
to mention that visits of the President of the RA National Assembly
and the Minister of Education and Science to India in the course of
this year are already planned.
As it is known, several leading Armenian universities host students
from India, and contacts of relevant responsible officials contribute
greatly to the increased efficiency of these exchanges. In framework
of Indian Technical & Economic Cooperation Programme (ITEC) public
servants and specialists from Armenia's various ministries and
organizations passed trainings in India.
-Which spheres receive Indian technical support primarily? It is
known that in 2011 with support of the Indian side Armenian-Indian
center for Excellence in Information and Communication Technologies
was opened in Yerevan.
- During past years India provided various humanitarian and technical
support to our country, among which the agricultural techniques
provided to Armenian agricultural sphere in 2005-2006, as well as the
program of creation of computer classes in Armenian regions implemented
under joint efforts of Indian embassy in Armenia and "Hayastan" All
Armenian Fund . By the end of 2012 such halls have been opened in 72
schools of Tavush region should be specially mentioned.
At present a similar program is being worked out for Lori marz. Of
course the implementation of these programs was greatly facilitated by
Armenian-Indian center for Excellence in Information and Communication
Technologies which opened in November 2011 during the visit of India's
Minister of Communication and Information Technology Sachin Pilot
to Armenia.
I would like to note with satisfaction that during this short period
the Center has implemented large-scale work. Among its functions are
the development of high-speed computer technologies, implementation
of joint research programs, organization of educational lessons and
exchange of specialists, business meetings, seminars and contests. It
is the only organization in the region which has the"Param"
super-computer produced in India. More than 15 scientific-research
projects have been conducted on this computer, with the help of 8
Armenian specialists trained in India , and around 300 seminars have
been organized. An arrangement was made to organize simlar visits of
Armenian specialists from Gyumri Technopark to India. Naturally, the
support of the Indian side is highly appreciated, it is favourable
for development of the mentioned spheres and we are grateful to our
Indian friends for that.
- What prospects Armenian-Indian cooperation has in other practical
fields?
- Before moving on to practical interaction, let me briefly touch
upon the contacts in humanitarian fields, where our countries closely
cooperate. Recently a Boliwood "Sugar and Spice" dance troupe performed
in Armenia. Cultural events deepen the mutual understading between our
nations both by introducing modern folk arts and creating friendship
ties between our youth. I would also like to mention another episode -,
that happened this August. The Ministry of Healthcare of the Republic
of Armenia applied to the Embassy of India in Yerevan, requesting
its help in securing medicine for a Armenian children who suffer from
Thalassemia and due to the active support of the Embassy the medicine
was brought to Armenia in a short period.
Speaking about prospects of trade and economic cooperation I should
mention that much is to be done yet. During last years the volume
of turnover between Armenia and India stayed around 70 million USD,
with imports from India making its major part. We need extra efforts
to attract investments from India to Armenia and stimulate the exports
of Armenian goods to India. At present, with the participation of the
relevant ministries and agencies wea are wroking to make the coming
session of inter-governmental committee more practical and efficient.
© 2009 ARMENPRESS.am
http://armenpress.am/eng/news/733443/we-need-extra-efforts-to-stimulate-armenian-indian-economic-cooperation-deputy-foreign-minister.html
From: Emil Lazarian | Ararat NewsPress
18:49, 18 September, 2013
September 18, 2013 YEREVAN, SEPTEMBER 18, ARMENPRESS: Deputy Foreign
Affairs Minister of the Republic of Armenia Sergey Manasaryan's
interview to "Armenpress" news agency.
- We have been informed that the next 6th session of Armenian-Indian
inter-governmental committee will be held in Delhi. What is your
assessment of the current level of Armenian-Indian relations?
- When describing Armenian-Indian relations it is necessary to mention
first that these relations have rich historical past. Much has been
said and written about historical and cultural links between our
two nations , however in my view these subject needs to be further
studied. One thing is obvious: these links set the favorable ground,
upon which the relations between newly independent Armenia and the
Republic of India started to grow and develop.
During the past period several high-level visits and meetings took
place, the foreign ministries of two countries established close
cooperation with diplomatic representations of Armenia and India
functioning actively in Delhi and Yerevan. By the way, during our
visit to Delhi policy consultations between foreign ministries will
take take place concurrently , where we will summarize the results of
political contacts and outline the future joint steps. I would like
to mention that visits of the President of the RA National Assembly
and the Minister of Education and Science to India in the course of
this year are already planned.
As it is known, several leading Armenian universities host students
from India, and contacts of relevant responsible officials contribute
greatly to the increased efficiency of these exchanges. In framework
of Indian Technical & Economic Cooperation Programme (ITEC) public
servants and specialists from Armenia's various ministries and
organizations passed trainings in India.
-Which spheres receive Indian technical support primarily? It is
known that in 2011 with support of the Indian side Armenian-Indian
center for Excellence in Information and Communication Technologies
was opened in Yerevan.
- During past years India provided various humanitarian and technical
support to our country, among which the agricultural techniques
provided to Armenian agricultural sphere in 2005-2006, as well as the
program of creation of computer classes in Armenian regions implemented
under joint efforts of Indian embassy in Armenia and "Hayastan" All
Armenian Fund . By the end of 2012 such halls have been opened in 72
schools of Tavush region should be specially mentioned.
At present a similar program is being worked out for Lori marz. Of
course the implementation of these programs was greatly facilitated by
Armenian-Indian center for Excellence in Information and Communication
Technologies which opened in November 2011 during the visit of India's
Minister of Communication and Information Technology Sachin Pilot
to Armenia.
I would like to note with satisfaction that during this short period
the Center has implemented large-scale work. Among its functions are
the development of high-speed computer technologies, implementation
of joint research programs, organization of educational lessons and
exchange of specialists, business meetings, seminars and contests. It
is the only organization in the region which has the"Param"
super-computer produced in India. More than 15 scientific-research
projects have been conducted on this computer, with the help of 8
Armenian specialists trained in India , and around 300 seminars have
been organized. An arrangement was made to organize simlar visits of
Armenian specialists from Gyumri Technopark to India. Naturally, the
support of the Indian side is highly appreciated, it is favourable
for development of the mentioned spheres and we are grateful to our
Indian friends for that.
- What prospects Armenian-Indian cooperation has in other practical
fields?
- Before moving on to practical interaction, let me briefly touch
upon the contacts in humanitarian fields, where our countries closely
cooperate. Recently a Boliwood "Sugar and Spice" dance troupe performed
in Armenia. Cultural events deepen the mutual understading between our
nations both by introducing modern folk arts and creating friendship
ties between our youth. I would also like to mention another episode -,
that happened this August. The Ministry of Healthcare of the Republic
of Armenia applied to the Embassy of India in Yerevan, requesting
its help in securing medicine for a Armenian children who suffer from
Thalassemia and due to the active support of the Embassy the medicine
was brought to Armenia in a short period.
Speaking about prospects of trade and economic cooperation I should
mention that much is to be done yet. During last years the volume
of turnover between Armenia and India stayed around 70 million USD,
with imports from India making its major part. We need extra efforts
to attract investments from India to Armenia and stimulate the exports
of Armenian goods to India. At present, with the participation of the
relevant ministries and agencies wea are wroking to make the coming
session of inter-governmental committee more practical and efficient.
© 2009 ARMENPRESS.am
http://armenpress.am/eng/news/733443/we-need-extra-efforts-to-stimulate-armenian-indian-economic-cooperation-deputy-foreign-minister.html
From: Emil Lazarian | Ararat NewsPress