February 12, 2009 - 15:04 AMT
BRIDGE 2009 international economic forum to be held in Tsaghkadzor
BRIDGE 2009 6th international economic forum will be held in Tsaghkadzor Armenian resort from February 20 to 23, reports the press office of the Armenian Ministry of Economy.

BRIDGE appeared to support Armenia's positive image in the world economic society and secure foreign investments in the republic's economy. The forum's goal is to introduce Armenia to the business and political circles in West.

The list of regular participants proves the importance of the forum. Every February the representatives of politic and business, outstanding economists and bankers, ministries and delegates, heads of financial corporations and industrial companies arrive in Tsakhkadzor to discuss in informal conditions urgent political and economical problems and develop united tactics, directed to achievement of a mutual goal - economical and social progress.

Forum is organized by the Union of Manufacturers and Businessmen (Employers) of Armenia and MASTER Center of International Integration Support.

The forum is held with the assistance of Ministry of Economy, Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Central Bank of Armenia.

The first-ever BRIDGE forum was held in July 2004 and brought together over 70 entrepreneurs from Armenia, Russia, Georgia and Iran.