Probe of Armenian wines in France. Armenia represented in world market

YEREVAN, JULY 8, ARMENPRESS. Armenia and France intend to implement new projects in the sphere of agriculture. Particularly, the two countries find necessity of bilateral projects in the field of vinification and cheesemaking. This was once again stressed by the Armenian delegation during its visit to France. During an interview with «Armenpress», the Minister of Agriculture of the Republic of Armenia Sergo Karapetyan clarified the agreements made during the visit and future Armenian – French projects.

- Mr. Minister, recently, the delegation headed by the Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan visited France, and you were also included in the delegation. I would like to aske you which were the goals of the visit and what were its results?

-First I would like to mention that during the visit, which was very well organized, several meetings were held with the Armenian delegation which were very productive. During the meetings issues of bilateral interest were discussed, including of the sphere of agriculture. Favorable conditions were made for strengthening Armenian – French relations, outlining and implementing new bilateral projects in different spheres. The Prime Minister of France reaffirmed readiness to extend cooperation with Armenia.

- I would like you to refer particularly to the Armenian – French cooperation in agriculture and to the agreements made during the visit.

- The Ministry of Agriculture of the Republic of Armenia started close cooperation with France from 2014, when I received an invitation to visit France from the Minister of AgricultureStéphane Le Foll. The agreement of bilateral cooperation in different fields was signed in the framework of that visit. Particularly, an agreement was reached to explore the experience of the French cooperatives, to start cooperation in refinement industries, particularly in the fields of vinification and cheesemaking, to organize trainings of Armenian specialists in France. These and other issues were raised during the visit made recently.

- And to what extent is the Armenian wine competitive? Can it be of any interest for a foreign consumer?

- Viticulture and vinification are among the prospective branches of the country and have had a great development during the last years. During these years a number of factories have been reconstructed and re-equipped with the newest technologies, which gives an opportunity to produce high quality products competitive in the international market. The involvement of foreign specialist in some companies also fosters the development of the field.