03/11/2010 12:27
UAE interested in Armenia’s economic development possibilities
On November 2, Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan hosted delegation led by UAE Minister of Foreign Trade HE Sheikha Lubna Bint Khalid Al Qasimi. The delegation arrived in Armenia to attend the first Armenia-UAE business forum, government press office reported.
Welcoming the guests the Prime Minister expressed hope that Minister’s representative visit to Armenia will further develop Armenia-UAE trade and economic contacts. The parties stressed importance of holding a session of Armenia-UAE intergovernmental commission scheduled for early 2011 in Yerevan.
Sheikha Lubna Bint Khalid Al Qasimi said the delegation including 40 businessmen is interested in Armenia’s economic development possibilities and in making investments in Armenia’s economy.
The parties stated that bilateral cooperation in the spheres of high technologies, agriculture, tourism has prospects.
Tigran Sargsyan hailed Fly Dubai airline’s entrance to Armenia saying it will contribute to expansion of trade and economic relations between Armenia and UAE.