November 26, 2009 - 16:18 AMT
Enhanced scientific and technical production to raise Armenia's competitiveness in Turkish market
In case of opening the border with Turkey, Armenia can export energy at a total price of USD 200-300 million, head of Local Manufacturers' Union Vazgen Safaryan told a news conference in Yerevan.

At that, he advised local manufacturers not to fear Turkish expansion, due to the higher competitiveness of Turkish products and dwelled on development of scientific and technical production, what will help raise Armenia's competitiveness in the Turkish market.

In addition, Safaryan stressed the importance of exporting final products instead of raw materials.