Mexican-Armenian Business Council to be establishedJuly 25, 2012 - 15:42 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Members of the Mexican and Armenian business communities gathered at the Residence of Armenia in Los Angeles earlier this month in an initiative designed by the Mexican-Armenian Task Force to engage both communities in mutual business ventures and cultural exchange. According to The Armenian Reporter, the event, hosted by the Consulate General of Armenia, was also co-sponsored by the Mexican Consulate General, the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce and the Mexican Armenian Task Force. The Task Force, established in 2009, is comprised of activists representing both communities. The 2012 Armenian-Mexican Business Reception included an expo, displaying foods and beverages imported from Armenia by California based companies such as: Krajdian Importers, Importers Direct Wholesale, Grand Candy and Noy. Miguel Gonzales of Northgate Markets and Vahe Karapetian of AA Cater Truck Inc., formed the Business Council and provided seasoned insight into their successes as well as marketing strategies. Through this venture, the Task Force's next initiative is the official establishment of a Mexican-Armenian Business Council, comprised of top executive entrepreneurs to engage in mutual trade, marketing and product distribution. 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 | Pashinyan’s spokesperson denies intention to visit Baku for COP29 Pashinyan’s agenda doesn’t include a trip to Baku for the COP29 conference, his press secretary Nazeli Baghdasaryan has said. Russia accuses West of preparing invasion of CSTO countries NATO is preparing an invasion of the CSTO countries, the number of provocations in the air is growing, Sergei Shoigu has said. Lithuania sending €100,000 to help Armenia fight floods consequences Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan took to social media to thank his Lithuanian counterpart for the contribution. Armenia: Rescue workers restore pedestrian bridge for flood-hit community Rescue workers on Wednesday, June 5 restored a pedestrian bridge in the town of Alaverdi in Armenia’s north. |