Armenia EXPO 2005, the fifth universal regional trade and industrial expo forum started in Yerevan on September 14. The forum includes a number of events, these being 6 international professional exhibitions, an Armenian-Russian business meeting "Cooperation 2005", Business Days of the U.S. and China, a contest titled "High Quality" and presentation of film "Arakel". Over 180 local and foreign industrial and commercial organizations, companies and associations are taking part in the expo, the total area of which has extended as compared to last year. The number of foreign participants also considerably increased. Commodities from Nagorno Karabakh, Indonesia were as well exposed. According to Minister of trade and Economic Development of Armenia Karen Chshmaritian, Armenia EXPO 2005 attracts foreign investments and new partners, promotes international cooperation and market enlargement.