ArmInfo. The Armenian-Spanish agro-industrial forum started its work in Yerevan. According to the press service of the Ministry of Economy, before the start of the event, Deputy Minister of Economy of Armenia Arman Khojoyan received representatives of the leading agricultural companies in Spain, who will take part in the event.
It is reported that the parties discussed the possibilities of cooperation, in particular, in the production of greenhouses, modern irrigation systems and fertilizers.
During the meeting, Arman Khojoyan presented the policy implemented in the field of agriculture and state support instruments, and the members of the delegation spoke about their products and services provided in the field of agriculture. The Deputy Minister expressed readiness to study all proposals for bilateral cooperation and to promote the implementation of possible joint initiatives.
It should be noted that the Forum was organized by the Vine and Wine Foundation of Armenia and the Spanish Chamber of Commerce.
Earlier the Ministry of Economy reported on the participation of 8 Spanish agricultural enterprises in the Agro-Industrial Forum in Yerevan, working in the areas of production of greenhouses, irrigation systems, fertilizers, IoT sensors for plants, trellises for vineyards and other orchards.
It should be noted that according to the RA Statistical Committee, the foreign trade turnover between Armenia and Spain in January-April 2023 decreased by 5.4% to $27.5 million. At the same time, exports increased 2.7-fold to $3.3 million, against a 13% decline in imports to $24.2 million.
