“Yes, we are frequently informed about illegal activities, however, it doesn’t mean that it’s being implemented by the knowledge of Russia’s official side. In near future we’ll introduce necessary data to our Russian partners and will discuss the issue of mechanisms, which will provide free movement of our citizens and householders in EAEU,” A.Minasyan said.
Many were totally against the idea of having country’s brand and logo, saying the country is not a private organization, the country is introduced to the world with one logo—coat of arms. Others consider that logo is necessary, however, not in this form. Facebook users simply distorted the slogan and the logo, from choice of colors and font, to “the sun, resembling a shrimp,” until “the story is just beginning” slogan, which is not definitely accepted.
“I think “Illegal cash withdrawal” expression wasn’t proper, as is isn’t banned. There are some restrictions, however, it’s not banned, accordingly, we should touch upon raising the addressability, and as you assigned, to more boost productivity, so that there was no impression among the citizens, that this component is being completely eliminated,” the Minister said.
“It is scheduled that in the 2nd year of the project the exports will amount approximately 5 million dollars, and in the 5th year –around 12 million. During the first year it is planned to manufacture and export up to 1000 devices, and increase the quantity up to 5500. The main export direction is Russia,” Artsvik Minasyan said.
Digital technologies are the platform for development of digital economy, Member of the Board of the Eurasian Economic Commission – Minister Karine Minasyan said on July 13 in Yekaterinburg during a discussion on forming a common digital space in EEU territory at the “INNOPROM 2016” industrial forum.
There are indices, regarding which we’re among world leaders. For instance, we’re the first regarding mobile coverage: we have 100% coverage. We’re ranked the first in competition in the field of mobile communications. We hold the 8th place in literacy of elder people (99.8% of population is literate). Regarding broadband internet we’re in favorable position as well—24th place.
In 2014 the number of visitors from Armenia to Turkey reduced by 6.1%, thus comprising 67198. And in 2015 sharp decline was recorded—27.8% or 18676 (comprising 48522). It’s not excluded though, that this decrease is conditioned by the Centennial of the Armenian Genocide.
Prior to engagement with EEU and after it our main market were those countries. Involving in EEU is 10-15% privilege regarding price, which under high cost price and transportation doesn’t have a considerable influence. Instead, we worsened relations with the European market, although currently nobody bans increasing volumes in the European market, however, Georgia is more accepted there than Armenia. Besides that Russia presently is developing rather serious programs on the development of wine making and viticulture and in 5 years Russia will need neither Armenian grapes, nor cheap wine, nor brandy.”
It should be noted that there another eternal contrasting point in real estate statistics: real estate prices. Against the background of double digit drop of alienation deals and primary registrations, real estate prices won’t drop. Average price for 1sq. m in Kentron administrative district, upon official statistics, comprises AMD 428 thousand. This price hasn’t changed at least for 1 dram since 2013.
Ambassador Piotr Świtalski, Head of EU Delegation to Armenia, stated that Armenians have their original genetic entrepreneurial vein, and only a corresponding environment and legislation is ncessary.
