ArmInfo. I pay constant attention to Armenian-French economic ties, French Ambassador to Armenia Jean-Francois Charpentier told journalists on November 17 in Yerevan.
At the same time according to him it is evident that more efforts should be exerted to make Armenian market famous all over the world. The diplomat mentioned that in order to strengthen economic ties with the world Armenia should first and foremost be more attractive for foreign business. The Armenian government should ensure transparency and equal business conditions for all the participants of the market, he noted. It is also important to ensure legal protection for foreign businesses in Armenia, he stated.
To note, according to the data of National Statistical Service of Armenia foreign trade turnover between Armenia and France in Jan-Aug 2016 totaled $31.6 mln with 32.3% y-o-y decline. Export totaled $2.3 mln, with 29.3% y-o-y decline and import $29.3 mln with 32.2% y-o-y decline.
On October 18 at the meeting with Armenian Prime Minister Karen Karapetyan French Ambassador to Armenia Jean- Francois Charpentier stated about readiness for close cooperation with the Armenian government in order to implement new joint programs, develop bilateral relations and boost economic exchanges between the two countries. He said the French Development Agency is set to make new investments in Armenia's infrastructures to a total amount of about USD 40 million. The Ambassador stressed that a number of French companies are interested in deploying activities in Armenia. Efforts are being made to that end.
