ArmenPress
Oct 21 2004
OSKANIAN MET WITH VENICE CITY OFFICIALS AND BUSINESS COMMUNITY
YEREVAN, OCTOBER 21, ARMENPRESS: The visit of Armenian foreign
minister Vartan Oskanian continues to Italy. According to foreign
ministry press services, yesterday Oskanian met with city authorities
and business community in Venice. He was hosted by the general
secretary of Venice Commerce Chamber and local business community.
The meeting passed in a business environment during which issues were
discussed to stimulate Armenian-Italian ties.
Both sides mentioned that Venice and Armenia have history-long
relations and tradition in the range of which the Armenian Mkhitarian
Congregation of Venice plays an important role. Special attention was
paid to large opportunities in small and medium-sized business
cooperation. Prospective were considered carpet making , tourism,
light industry and others. Arrangements are made to organize business
exchange visits, exchange of experts and business forums. Ensuing the
meeting, minister Oskanian met with the local media representatives.
After mid day, a meeting was held with the city administration
authorities, particularly with Venice city economy head Ms. Maria
Joanna Piva during which Oskanian extended his gratitude for the
support to Mkhitarian Congregation hanks to which Armenian
establishments survive and fully operate on St. Lazarus island.
From: Emil Lazarian | Ararat NewsPress