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By 2015, Armenia is going to export about 100,000–200,000 tones of produce

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A representative of the Union of Domestic Goods Manufacturers of Armenia, Vazgen Safaryan, announced that by the year 2015, Armenia plans to ship approximately 100,000 – 200,000 tones of agricultural products to Russia, adding that this year’s total volume of exports is reaching 64,000 – 65,000 tones.

To achieve this overall growth of domestic production and intensifying the country’s shipments, Armenia’s authorities intend to allocate additional investments in the greenhouse business, the creation of free economic zones in border villages, subsidize agricultural loans by the state, establish an agricultural equipment and tractor parks, and reduce the tax burden for manufacturers.

The monetary value of Armenian exports to the Russian market next year could reach $70 million – $80 million.

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Armenia is to take advantage from Russian embargo

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According to Ovik Abramyan, the Prime Minister of Armenia, the Russian embargo on fruit and vegetables from the USA, the EU and other countries, can be advantageous for Armenian exporters.

It is believed that the current situation provides an opportunity to stimulate the economic affairs of Armenia. The government is said to actively support local producers interested in export to the Russian market.  This is a great opportunity for our producers to establish themselves in the market, and today it will be discussed with the ministers, – Ovik Abramyan announces.

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