Russia among Armenia`s major trade partners - Gevorg Papoyan  

ArmInfo. During his working visit to the Russian Federation within the framework of the  international industrial exhibition "Innoprom", the Minister of Economy of the Republic of Armenia Gevorg Papoyan held a meeting with the Minister of Industry and Trade of the Russian Federation Anton Alikhanov.

According to the Ministry of Economy of the Republic of Armenia, the  meeting was also attended by Deputy Minister of Economy of the  Republic of Armenia Narek Teryan and Deputy Minister of Industry and  Trade of the Russian Federation Alexey Vladimirovich Gruzdev.

Gevorg Papoyan congratulated his Russian colleague on taking office  and wished him fruitful work.  

During the meeting, the parties discussed opportunities for growth in  trade turnover, joint implementation of industrial projects and a  number of issues related to the pharmaceutical sector.

The activities of Rusal Armenal CJSC, the Alliance free economic zone  and the continuation of their further work were also touched upon.

Gevorg Papoyan presented Alikhanov with the initiative of the RA  government "Crossroads of Peace", which will contribute to political  stability and economic development in the region.