Armenian businessmen are waiting for mutually beneficial proposals from Russian colleagues, trade representative of the Armenian Embassy in Moscow said.

Karen Asoyan participated in the discussion on establishing business contacts between the two states which was held in Saint Petersburg.

Noting that Armenian goods are better presented in Moscow, than in Saint Petersburg, the participants underscored importance of presenting Armenian goods in the city.

The head of the Association “Saint Petersburg Interregional Information and Business Center” Lydia Prokhorova said that the Russian government is doing everything possible to create an attractive business environment. In St. Petersburg, about 30 percent of the revenues of the regional budget is provided by medium-sized businesses.

As an example of successful cooperation representatives of Yerevan Municipality noted an agreement implemented jointly with “Omega” company to install decorative lights in Yerevan streets. Russian representatives expressed interest in deepening cooperation with Armenian partners