Thursday, 16 September 2010
Tigran Sargsyan attends the opening of sixth Fruitful Armenia forum
Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan attended today the opening of sixth annual Fruitful Armenia conference to be held on September 16-17, 2010 in Yerevan. Effective since 2005, the forum seeks to identify prospective business projects, develop farm and food markets and rural communities in Armenia.
Welcoming the forum participants, Tigran Sargsyan stated in part: “Fruitful Armenia agro-forum has been gaining in coverage and attractiveness every year, with greater professionalism used in approaches and ever-growing number of participants. It has been instrumental in boosting agricultural activities in the country as it provides a platform for interested debates, exchange of know-how and opinions. A nice tradition is up to involve young researchers in the debates on agricultural problems. Their innovative and exciting suggestions may help promote reforms in the farming sector by implementing new business projects and mobilizing scientific-creative capacity.”
The Prime Minister stated the landmarks used in the government’s strategic concept of agricultural and rural community development.
The sixth international “Fruitful Armenia” conference will focus on the prospects for developing viticulture in Armenia. Several renowned specialists – viticulturists, wine-makers, as well as wine and market experts - have been invited from France, Argentine, Italy Austria, Australia and other countries. The central topic, that is the possibility of having an Armenian wine brand acknowledged worldwide, includes 3 main components: cultivation of premium quality grapes, manufacturing and marketing of high-quality wines.
A wine-testing event will be held on the sidelines of the conference involving Michel Roland, a world-famous wine expert.
