ArmInfo. Armenia can play an important role for the BRICS countries in terms of accessing European markets. This was stated by Sameep Shastri, Vice Chairman of the BRICS Chamber of Commerce and Industry, in an interview with journalists at the international forum "New Horizons of Cooperation between Armenia and the EAEU with BRICS and SCO" on August 8 in Yerevan. He recalled that when the BRICS concept was first introduced, many people were skeptical about it because the countries are located in completely different parts of the world. "But as we have seen, this concept has proven itself. In relation to Armenia, logistics routes can be very important because they could play a significant role in moving towards Europe," Shastri noted. When asked to describe the practical steps being taken, the BRICS representative acknowledged that things are not easy at the moment, but assured that progress is not standing still. "A couple of years ago, we could not imagine the existence of electronic cars or electronic banking, both of which are now actively being implemented. Therefore, I believe that the most important step in logistics is improving and developing infrastructure. Currently there are planes that use more cost-effective energy sources. Consequently, it is necessary to enhance the technological aspects of transportation routes, create new roads and establish new routes for supplies, deliveries and technological transfer," Shastri added. At the same time, he emphasized that for the BRICS countries, Armenia is primarily interesting for its rich resources, especially in agriculture. "In order for a shift of power to occur in the international arena, we need countries that can develop their economies and become strong players," he concluded. Tatyana Seliverstova, a member of the board of the ANO "Leaders of International Cooperation", advisor to the director of the Chinese Center for Technology Transfer of the SCO Member States and a director of the BRICS business incubator, discussed the opening of the Armenia-BRICS Business Cooperation Center in Yerevan today. She emphasized that the main goal of the Center is to promote Armenian businesses in international arena with BRICS countries. "Additionally, the center aims to attract investments and trade partners from the BRICS countries to Armenia. It will be a coordination hub for economic cooperation between Armenia and the BRICS countries. We will find specialized partners at the request of Armenian businesses, we will secure additional investments for projects that have the potential to attract foreign investments and will facilitate business exchanges between communities and entrepreneurs," she concluded.
