Thursday, 13 November 2008
RA Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan received a delegation from People's Republic of China Sinchuan autonomous region which was led by Aiskhiji Kremubai, head of the all-Chinese committee of people's political advisory council. The delegation comprised deputy head of regional government Xu Wei and other dignitaries and entrepreneurs who have arrived in Armenia to discuss possibilities for mutually beneficial cooperation with our country.
Prioritizing bilateral social-economic, cultural and other exchanges, on behalf of the Armenian government, the Prime Minister expressed readiness to discuss all possible areas of cooperation and the possibilities for expanded interaction with the Chinese side. Tigran Sargsyan noted that cooperation will help meet the challenges coming from the global financial crisis.
The head of the 21 million-strong of Sinchuan autonomous region administration briefed the Prime Minister on the current status and future plans of his region's quickly evolving economy. He expressed interest in the sphere of building materials production, energy, industry, agriculture etc. In this context, he mentioned that the bilateral ties can be strengthened through reciprocated contacts and cited the recent visit to China of a parliamentary delegation from Armenia which comprised representatives of business circles. Aiskhiji Kremubai took the opportunity to extend an invitation for participation in the annual big trade fair of Sinchuan which may provide an excellent opportunity for looking at advantageous projects, strike up new ties and start new programs.
The head of the Armenian government thanked the guest for invitation and assured that a delegation from Armenia is sure to attend the event.
The meeting was attended by Prosperous Armenia Party leader, MP Gagik Tsarukyan and corresponding line ministers. The ministers were told to hold a more in-depth discussion of interaction possibilities with the Chinese delegation after this meeting.
