President calls on Diaspora to do business in Armenia

April 30, 2011 | 16:16
YEREVAN. – Armenian President Serzh Sargsyan received on Friday participants of Armenian business summit started in Yerevan on Friday.

The summit brought together representatives of Armenian trade chambers and business unions.

President stressed that every Armenian should pay regular visits to the homeland to see and feel achievements and problems, presidential press service informed Armenian News-NEWS.

Each Armenian visiting the country is expected to make contribution to development of Armenia, he added.

“Some of the Diaspora Armenians have wrong impression they cannot do business and earn money in Armenia. Doing business in the homeland means making efficient contribution to country’s development, creating jobs, and paying taxes,” President said calling on businessmen to participate in strengthening of Armenia’s economy.

President Sargsyan also welcomed creation of newly established Armenian trade network aimed at broadening business ties between Armenia and Diaspora.

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