Round-table discussions of export opportuities under current condition

10/05/2022

On March 30, the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of RA together with the "Export Armenia" Association of Experts organized a round-table discussion under the title "Export Possibilities in Current Conditions".

Andranik Aleksanyan, executive director of the Chamber, made a speech of welcome, urging a constructive discussion in order to clarify the existing problems and challenges in the export sector.

Vladimir Amiryan, operational director of the Chamber, presented the agenda in the opening speech and noted that the purpose of the meeting is to form clear recommendations as a result of the discussion, which will contribute to the growth of exports in the long term. Karen Martirosyan, co-founder of the "Export Armenia" Association of Experts, also stated in her speech that there are many problems in the sector. which should be brought out as a result of similar discussions and receive appropriate solutions.

Edgar Mehrabyan, program coordinator of the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of RA, presented the structure of RA exports and the main export directions. About 25 exporters and sector experts participated in the discussion, who expressed their concerns about the existing problems in the export sector and their suggestions for their solution. In particular, logistics problems, export professional structure, certification, economic diplomacy, correct targeting of target markets, definition of strategic priorities, to the issues of proper presentation and branding of Armenian products.

As a result of further discussions with the expert and business community, the RA Chamber of Commerce and Industry will form a package of relevant recommendations to present to the public and private sectors. Meetings with such a format will be continuous, including the regions of the Republic of Armenia.