YEREVAN. – President of Russia-based Tashir group, Russian-Armenian billionaire Samvel Karapetyan said he had supported and will continue supporting all programs for the welfare of Armenia.

 Samvel Karapetyan on Saturday attended the opening ceremony of private investment fund “Investors’ Club of Armenia”.

Commenting on reporter’s remark that in March he promised to surprise everyone with investments, Samvel Karapetyan answered: “I think we had already done this.”

In turn, Prime Minister Karen Karapetyan shared his expectations from the club. He believes that the investment fund will change business atmosphere, will contribute to a new business culture and intensification of financial and capital market.

“Members of the club have partners around the world, and I expect that their participation will turn the club into a bridge between a large financial market and business. It's a completely private club, with business goals, and we have to work this way. We are not against grants, but we want to create an atmosphere where it is logical to earn money and to pursue profits. This will change way of thinking, this will change everything,” he assured.