International Armenian Trade Network established

Recently a conference was held under the auspices of the Ministry of Diaspora of various Armenian chambers of commerce and business associations from all over the world. The event was inaugurated by the Prime Minister of Armenia Mr. Tigran Sargsyan. During the two day deliberations delegates representing twelve organizations resolved to establish a global business association for all Armenian entrepreneurs and called it the Armenian Trade Network, a name reminiscent of the powerful old Armenian trade networks that linked East and West through trade for several centuries. Towards the end of the conference, the founding delegates were welcomed by the President of Armenia HE Serge Sargsyan who congratulated and welcomed the initiative, valued its significance for all Armenians and encouraged Diasporan entrepreneurs to seek out business opportunities in Armenia. We have asked the Secretary of the Board of the international Armenian Trade Network about the status of the newly established organization and the expected launch of its activities. Mr. Hrach Kaspar (representing the Canada Armenia Business Council) replied that: “for the upcoming two years, the founding assembly of the Armenian Trade Network entrusted the Executive Board portfolio to the Canadian delegation, which also received the mandate to register this new organization both in Canada and an international jurisdiction. I am happy to report that the registration process is already underway and will be completed within one week, following which formal activities will commence, especially the process of consolidating information on the various Armenian business communities.”