  Diaspora jewelers dream of free economic zone in ArmeniaAccording to Gagik Gevorgyan, AJA plans large-scale training programs “to prepare designers to be the pride of our nation.” Jewelers from the Armenian Diaspora gathered in Armenia in the framework of celebrations dedicated to the 20th anniversary of the republic’s independence. United by the Armenian Jewelers Association (AJA), many of them head the associations of jewelers in the countries they live.  September 24, 2011PanARMENIAN.Net - From September 21 to 23, Armenians were given an opportunity to see a great variety of jewelry astonishing with their beauty and design. Yerevan Show exhibited best pieces of 65 famous jewelry brands owned by our compatriots from Diaspora, among them Asthet, Haytayan, Bergio, Tacori, Waskol, Yessayan Jewelry and others. “I assure you, there is no celebrity, who does not have his/her Armenian jeweler. Armenian jeweler’s piece serves as talisman for the owner and is believed to bring good luck,” AJA President Gagik Gevorgyan says. AJA, which covers over 7% of world’s jewelry industry, plans to organize similar exhibitions in U.S., Russia, China and Italy. The Association also anchors big hopes with Armenia. “Firstly, it is creation of free economic zone within next two years through the joint efforts of AJA and the RA government to help jewelers all over the world establish their business in Armenia, thus creating job and export opportunities,” Gevorgyan says. According to him, AJA plans large-scale training programs “to prepare designers to be the pride of our nation.” The results of the first 6 months of 2011 compared to the same period in 2010 show 6,5% growth in the field of jewelry industry with total AMD 4,7 billion product realization. Eexport growth of total AMD 4,4 billion was also registered. With 31 jewelry company operating in Armenia, the field tend to revive with assistance of the government, which decided to exempt the companies from the VAT and income tax prepayment. Victoria Araratyan / PanARMENIAN News  Most popular in the section Armenia has managed to reduce poverty, slash inflation, stabilize its currency, and privatize many business enterprises. CBA issued a response to Reuters article, which claimed Iran expands presence in Armenian banking system. International agencies hailed Armenian government’s efforts to coordinate monetary-credit and tax and budgetary policy. How the idea of establishing Free Economic Zone in Armenia emerged   Partner news  At focus More articles in this sectionOverview: Armenian economy 2012  Brief overview of main economic events of 2012 in ArmeniaArmenia focuses on boosting food security International organizations also state that agriculture has a key role in development of a country’s economy.Armenia’s 2012 state budget – ‘social’ or ‘pre-electoral’ The newly-adopted budget doesn’t look reassuring, nor does it prove Armenia’s past the crisis and instability, according to Stepan Safaryan. |  Other articles Latest news CoE Secretary General in Russia for talks with Putin, Lavrov The visit's program will start when the Council of Europe chief meets with Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov in Sochi.Armenia, Artsakh discuss parliamentary cooperation Bako Sahakyan met with some members of the Armenian National Assembly’s standing commission on foreign relations.Venezuela makes rare diplomatic overture to U.S. “We are going to remain open to normalizing relations with the United States,” Foreign Minister Elias Jaua said.Samsung launches $800,000 contest for Galaxy S4 app developers The company said apps in the contest will be judged on categories such as uniqueness, commercial potential, and design. |
