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WE SEE UNREALIZED POTENTIAL IS SWEDISH-ARMENIA RELATIONS - AMBASSADOR
13:22 * 04.12.14
In an exclusive interview with Tert.am, Armenian Ambassador to Sweden
Artak Apitonyan stressed the northern European country's pivotal role
for Armenia, highlighting particularly the need of multi-sectoral
close cooperation as an integral part of Armenia's European agenda.
The ambassador said he thinks that the two countries have considerable
work to do, particularly in the economic domain.
The trade overturn is far from matching the existing potentials,
although we have a 30% growth in comparison with last year. Our
export level is very low, not even worthy to mention. The Swedish
representation in Armenia is more inspiring , with about two
dozen companies working through direct representations or regional
headquarters. What's even more, there are several major companies
such as Ericson, Elekta, Scania, Oriflame and so on. The company LL
Bolaget is going to arrange waste disposal activities in Yerevan.
"We would like to see Swedish companies better involvement in Armenia's
economy, having in mind also the investment agreement between the
two countries," he said.
Mr Apitonyan further elaborated on the Embassy's program aimed to
boost trade-economic relations. He said they intend to implement the
projects in collaboration with the responsible government agencies.
"We are going to undertake steps to accomplish the business environment
and the regulation of legal contractual domain, particularly,
negotiations and sign an agreement to avoid double taxation. We'll
carry out work to introduce the leading branches of our economy
to Swedish business circles. This year we are planning to conduct
several conferences in Stockholm and other cities and towns of Sweden
to address the topic," he said, adding that the events will focus on
the IT sector, food industries, jewelry making etc.
The ambassador further unveiled plans for organizing different
exhibitions in Sweden in an effort to make the Swedish market more
accessible to Armenian products. He said they will continue promoting
the Swedish companies' representation in the country to encourage
their use a platform for business transactions with other states in
the region.
It's very commendable that our Swedish partners too, share our approach
to boost economic cooperation. "The first ever high-ranking visit
since the launch of the embassy in Yerevan was that of Trade Minister
Eva Bjorling who was accompanied also by Swedish businesspeople.
"There is still much to do to upgrade our bilateral relations to the
current level of potentials. I think bilateral efforts are necessary
to raise the quality and effectiveness of our relations. And I repeat
it is encouraging to see such efforts also by Swedish companies,"
he added.
http://www.tert.am/en/news/2014/12/04/armenia-sweden-ambassador/1525126
13:22 * 04.12.14
In an exclusive interview with Tert.am, Armenian Ambassador to Sweden
Artak Apitonyan stressed the northern European country's pivotal role
for Armenia, highlighting particularly the need of multi-sectoral
close cooperation as an integral part of Armenia's European agenda.
The ambassador said he thinks that the two countries have considerable
work to do, particularly in the economic domain.
The trade overturn is far from matching the existing potentials,
although we have a 30% growth in comparison with last year. Our
export level is very low, not even worthy to mention. The Swedish
representation in Armenia is more inspiring , with about two
dozen companies working through direct representations or regional
headquarters. What's even more, there are several major companies
such as Ericson, Elekta, Scania, Oriflame and so on. The company LL
Bolaget is going to arrange waste disposal activities in Yerevan.
"We would like to see Swedish companies better involvement in Armenia's
economy, having in mind also the investment agreement between the
two countries," he said.
Mr Apitonyan further elaborated on the Embassy's program aimed to
boost trade-economic relations. He said they intend to implement the
projects in collaboration with the responsible government agencies.
"We are going to undertake steps to accomplish the business environment
and the regulation of legal contractual domain, particularly,
negotiations and sign an agreement to avoid double taxation. We'll
carry out work to introduce the leading branches of our economy
to Swedish business circles. This year we are planning to conduct
several conferences in Stockholm and other cities and towns of Sweden
to address the topic," he said, adding that the events will focus on
the IT sector, food industries, jewelry making etc.
The ambassador further unveiled plans for organizing different
exhibitions in Sweden in an effort to make the Swedish market more
accessible to Armenian products. He said they will continue promoting
the Swedish companies' representation in the country to encourage
their use a platform for business transactions with other states in
the region.
It's very commendable that our Swedish partners too, share our approach
to boost economic cooperation. "The first ever high-ranking visit
since the launch of the embassy in Yerevan was that of Trade Minister
Eva Bjorling who was accompanied also by Swedish businesspeople.
"There is still much to do to upgrade our bilateral relations to the
current level of potentials. I think bilateral efforts are necessary
to raise the quality and effectiveness of our relations. And I repeat
it is encouraging to see such efforts also by Swedish companies,"
he added.
http://www.tert.am/en/news/2014/12/04/armenia-sweden-ambassador/1525126