Armenian producers head to MosShoes expo againSeptember 10, 2018 - 17:12 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - With the support of Business Armenia, 10 Armenian footwear producers will participate in MosShoes 2018 international expo held in Moscow on September 10-13. MosShoes is one of the largest industry expos in Eastern Europe which is held 4 times a year. The MosShoes Autumn 2018 is expected to have over 12,000 professionals, distributors and large-scale buyers visiting the event. After taking part in the previous expo, Armenian companies have signed contracts worth over AMD 277 million. Along with the Armenian companies, more than 600 others from 30 countries participate in the event. “Armenian footwear production has increasingly improved its quality and become more competitive in the international market," said the head of the event department of Business Armenia, Markus Azadian. "Participation in the expo allows us to attract buyers that today buy Turkish production” . Top stories Yerevan has dismissed Turkey’s demand to shut down the Armenian nuclear power plant as “inappropriate”. Armenia will loan 2.9 billion drams to Nagorno Karabakh (Artsakh), according to a draft government decision. The Ministry of Ecology and Natural Resources of Azerbaijan has “strongly condemned” Armenia’s decision. Kerobyan has said that for the first time in the history of Armenia, the volume of foreign direct investments amounted to about $1 billion. Partner news | European Parliament to discuss repression in Azerbaijan The European Parliament will discuss repression of civil society in Azerbaijan on April 24 PACE wants concessions from Azerbaijan to accept Baku back A PACE co-rapporteur said that Azerbaijani authorities must make certain concessions so that the country can return to PACE. Cyprus parliament honors Armenian genocide victims Acting House President Zacharias Koulias noted that April 24 marks the “black anniversary” of the Armenian genocide. Armenia PM, France envoy discuss regional matters Issues related to the consistent development of Armenia-France cooperation were discussed. |