From Armenia in brief: Bridge Artsakh economic forum takes place in Stepanakert

by M. T.

Published: Saturday June 27, 2009

Prime Minister Tigran Sarkisian. Photolure

Yerevan - Organized by the Union of Manufacturers and Businesspersons of Armenia (UMBA) and the MASTER Center of International Integration Support, Bridge Artsakh Economic Forum took place in the capital of Nagorno-Karabakh, Stepanakert, June 20-21.

Taking part in the forum were the prime ministers of Armenia and NKR and members of the Armenian cabinet. It was held under the auspices of the president and government of NKR. The Artsakh Investment Fund is the official partner of the forum.

During the opening ceremonies Armenia's Prime Minister Tigran Sarkisian said that he hoped that bridges would be built between the business circles of NKR and the Armenian diaspora. The prime minister emphasized the importance of this forum, which served as an opportunity for business people from around the world to become acquainted with the economic situation and investment opportunities in NKR, placing special importance on manufacturing, agriculture and the tourism sector. According to Arminfo, the prime minister expressed regret that more than 90 percent of Armenia's population has never visited NKR.