YEREVAN, OCTOBER 3, ARMENPRESS. The volume of trade turnover between Armenia and Russia comprised around 2 billion dollars in the first half of 2022. This is an increase of 50% compared to the same period of 2021, Russia’s Trade Representative Anna Donchenko said during a press conference in Armenpress.

“The figure I presented are quite telling. These numbers continue growing, we hope that we will have much more positive indicators by the end of the year. We have very good development opportunities and preconditions at all directions. For example, the construction sector is developing in Armenia at a bigger rate, we register this and inform our businesses. 4 exhibitions are being held in Armenia relating to the construction sector only during the year, which is very important for the establishment of business ties”, she said.

Anna Donchenko said that the Unions of Constructors of Armenia and Russia have signed a memorandum of cooperation, which will contribute to further deepening and strengthening the ties in the field. She emphasized that all areas are important for them.

“Zarubezh Expo” OJSC director on international cooperation Anatoly Nikolaev in turn stated that the 2 billion USD registered in the first half of this year is a serious indicator, highlighting the active exercise of the cooperation potential in different areas.

“As we see, the Armenian-Russian economic cooperation is developing quite successfully. It is a result of a major work done in different directions. The organization of exhibitions, business forums with the participation of businessmen of the two countries contribute to it”, he said.