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The RA Minister of Agriculture Sergo Karapetyan Visited Tavush Region
2015-07-15
The RA Minister of Agriculture Sergo Karapetyan visited Tavush region to follow the process of the orchards development, production and sales. The first stop of the visit was in Ptghavan community, where the Minister, accompanied by Hovik Abovyan was in the nectarine orchards established by “Fruit Armenia” Open Joint-Stock Company and got acquainted with […]
The RA Minister of Agriculture Discussed the Cooperation Prospects with the Ambassador of Japan to Armenia Eiji Taguchi
2015-07-09
The RA Minister of Agriculture Sergo Karapetyan received the newly appointed Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary Ambassador of Japan to Armenia Eiji Taguchi. Congratulating the Ambassador on starting his diplomatic mission in Armenia Sergo Karapetyan expressed the hope that the opening of the Embassy of Japan in Yerevan will promote cooperation between the two countries, including […]
The Miniter Of Agriculture Of Georgia is in Armenia on a Working Visit
2015-07-07
The Minister of Agriculture of Georgia Otar Danelia arrived in Armenia on a two-day working visit. The Minister of Agriculture of Armenia Sergo Karapetyan welcomed his Georgian counterpart. During the visit, Otar Danelia visited a number of farms equipped with modern technologies. The Ministers of Agriculture of the two countries visited “Ararat Food Factory” […]
The RA Minister of Agriculture Visited Shirak Region
2015-07-01
The RA Minister of Agriculture Sergo Karapetyan paid a working visit to Shirak region to observe the state project results of seed-growing, seed production and organic orchards establishment. The Minister Sergo Karapetyan, accompanied by the governor of Shirak region Felix Tsolakyan, was in Marmashen community resident Karen Arshakian’s farm. The farmer has set up […]
The RA Minister of Agriculture Was in Ararat Region. Exporting Process of Apricots Continues
2015-06-24
For observing the process of organizing fresh fruits and vegetables exports the Minister of Agriculture Sergo Karapetyan visited the “Spayka” Company, as well as Nerkin Dvin, Abovyan and Jrashen communities in Ararat region. Initially the Minister walked through the company’s refrigerators, followed the apricot loading process accompanied by the “Spayka” company’s CEO David Ghazaryan. […]
Newly Opened Pesticide Quality Control Laboratory Is Unique of Its Kind in the Region
2015-06-23
In Yerevan the official opening ceremony of the pesticide quality control laboratory took place. The Minister of Agriculture Sergo Karapetyan, the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Greece to the Republic of Armenia Ioannis Tais, the Head of the State Service for Food Safety Armen Hayrapetyan, the Assistant FAO Representative in Armenia Gayane Nasoyan, NGO representatives […]
The RA Minister of Agriculture Received the Representatives of Processing Companies
2015-06-19
The RA Minister of Agriculture Sergo Karapetyan held a meeting with the representatives of the companies processing fruits and vegetables. Issues were discussed related to the launch of the harvesting season, particularly the apricot harvest activities. “This year rich harvest is expected, harvesting activities are already in progress, and the processing companies must be […]
The Minister Followed the Harvesting Process in Armavir Region
2015-06-18
The RA Minister of Agriculture Sergo Karapetyan paid a working visit to Armavir region, where he followed the harvesting process with the governor of Armavir region Ashot Ghahramanyan in Yeghegnut, Vardanashen, Janfida and Aygeshat communities. During the visit, the Minister assured that in all the communities harvesting activities are conducted normally, the villagers are […]
The RA Minister of Agriculture Discussed the Joint Projects with the USAID Delegation
2015-06-16
The RA Minister of Agriculture Sergo Karapetyan received the delegation of the US Agency for International Development (USAID) comprising the Deputy Assistant Administrator of USAID Jonathan Katz and the Agency Mission Director for Armenia Karen Hilliard. The aim of the meeting was to discuss the projects implemented by USAID and the further prospects of cooperation […]
Workshop on “WTO: Access to Market and Trade-Related Issues in the Field of Fisheries” Launched in Yerevan
In Yerevan a three-day workshop launched on “WTO: Access to Market and Trade-Related Issues in the Field of Fisheries” in collaboration with the UN Food and Agriculture Organization and Eurofish International Organization. The RA Minister of Agriculture Sergo Karapetyan attended the event and gave a welcoming speech. The head of the Eurofish International Organization Aina […]
The RA Minister of Agriculture Sergo Karapetyan Received the Head of the Eurofish International Organization
2015-06-15
The RA Minister of Agriculture Sergo Karapetyan received the head of the Eurofish International Organization Aina Afanasyeva. The purpose of the meeting was the discussion of the latest preparatory work of the three-day workshop entitled “WTO, market access and trade-related issues in the field of fisheries” which will be held tomorrow in Yerevan in collaboration […]
The RA Minister of Agriculture Visited Several Dairy Companies
2015-06-12
The RA Minister of Agriculture Sergo Karapetyan visited the dairy companies “Doustr Marianna”, “Doustr Melania” and “Mil Kat” to learn about their activities and current issues. Passing through the companies and learning about their activities the Minister said that the production volumes have reached the maximum number in May and June conditioned by the […]
The RA Minister of Agriculture Met the Representatives of the Dairy Companies
2015-06-10
The RA Minister of Agriculture Sergo Karapetyan met the representatives of the dairy companies who are specialized in the production of milk powder. The meeting focused on the current issues in the sector. “Today our country needs to boost domestic production of milk powder. In milk powder producing companies there are abilities and capacities […]
Issues Are Discussed Related to the Organization of Exports
The RA Minister of Agriculture Sergo Karapetyan held a meeting with the representatives of the exporting companies operating in the country to discuss the current issues related to the seasonal export of fresh fruits and vegetables. Noting that the agricultural year is fruitful and this year particularly rich apricot and grape harvest is expected, […]
The RA Minister of Agriculture Received the Representatives of the French Wine-making Companies.
2015-06-04
The RA Minister of Agriculture Sergo Karapetyan received the delegation of the representatives of the French wine-making companies, which has arrived in Armenia to get acquainted with the traditions and activities of the sector companies. Welcoming the guests, the Minister noted that Armenia and France have a great collaborative potential of cooperation in agriculture, […]
