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  • We See Unrealized Potential Is Swedish-Armenia Relations - Ambassado

    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

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