Armenia has great potential for greenhouse industry development June 9, 2011 - 14:37 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Chairman of the Armenian Association of Greenhouse Facilities, Poghos Gevorgyan, said the country’s natural and climatic conditions are favorable for the development of greenhouse facilities, specifically, in high-altitude regions. However, according to him, the state’s assistance and relevant concept are needed for it. Gevorgyan noted that a growth was observed in the field over the past years. Moreover, the territories occupied by greenhouse facilities have reached the Soviet-era level, when this field of agriculture was rather developed in Armenia. Referring to problems in the field, Director of Business Support Center Samvel Gevorgyan pointed to high customs fees and VAT payment at the border. In contrast to other countries, VAT is charged in Armenia right at the border, but not after products sale, what frightens foreign investors, he said. Gevorgyan added that Armenia also lacks relevant specialists to deal with the field development. According to him, the development of greenhouse facilities in Armenia could promote creation of jobs, since it ensures development of an entire chain – starting from products packaging, transportation and up to sales. 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 | Titus, Bilirakis lead legislation to sanction Azerbaijani war criminals Representatives Dina Titus (D-NV) and Gus Bilirakis (R-FL) have introduced the bipartisan legislation. Azerbaijan must respect human rights, Scholz tells Aliyev German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has called for greater respect for human rights in Azerbaijan. Armenia: Defense Ministry warns against involving army in political processes The Ministry’s statement came after a video surfaced online, showing soldiers joining the protests in Tavush. Scholz hopes Armenia-Azerbaijan peace treaty will be signed this year German Chancellor Olaf Scholz hopes that a peace treaty between Armenia and Azerbaijan will be signed this year. |