YEREVAN. – A consultation meeting was held Thursday with the Syrian Armenian businessmen who wish to make investments in Armenia. The event was moderated by Armenia’s Diaspora Minister, Hranush Hakobyan.

First, Hakobyan welcomed the entrepreneurs’ desire to conduct business in Armenia and encouraged them to settle in the country as well, Diaspora Ministry press service informs. 

In his turn, Armenian Development Agency (ADA) Director Robert Harutyunyan noted that his agency stands ready to assist Syrian Armenians and provide them consultation, and added that ADA has designed ideas which could be brought to fruition with joint efforts. 

Small and Medium Entrepreneurship Development National Center Director Varazdat Karapetyan informed that a twenty-day course, which includes around thirty Syrian Armenians, has successfully started. Also, he expressed a readiness to discuss any and all business plans.

The Syrian Armenian entrepreneurs spoke about their businesses in Syria and preferences with respect to starting new business ventures in Armenia.

State Revenue Committee’s (SRC) Taxpayer Service and Tax Procedures Department Head Karen Beglaryan, stated that it is necessary to be informed about Armenia’s tax and customs laws adding that SRC stands ready to provide necessary consultation.    

The interlocutors outlined the primary business directions that are feasible in Armenia. 

Next week the Syrian Armenian businessmen will meet with Armenia’s entrepreneurs to discuss the options for cooperation. 

At the end of the consultation meeting, Diaspora Minister Hranush Hakobyan advised the Syrian Armenian businessmen not to launch any business activity in Armenia without consulting with the country’s state-run specialized organizations, so as to avoid risks.