September 24, 2003 - 19:42 AMT
PARTICIPANTS OF "ARMENIA-DIASPORA" ECONOMIC FORUM READY TO CREATE ARMENIAN TRADE NETWORK
Today in Yerevan participants of the first "Armenia-Diaspora" economic forum passed a declaration, emphasizing the need for activation of cooperation and enhancing the efficiency of business information exchange between Armenia and the Diaspora - in the name of sustainable development of the economy of Armenia. The document notes that "Armenia-Diaspora" forum will convene in Armenia once each 3 years. Besides, the forum participants decided to periodically organize "Pan-Armenian Expo" to be held both in Armenia and large Diaspora communities. The declaration authors also stated they were ready to contribute to the creation of a world-wide Armenian trade network.