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NATIONAL ASSEMBLY DEPUTY MANVEL GHAZARIAN: CONSIDERABLE WORK IS DONE TO MAKE ARMENIAN WINES POPULAR IN THE WORLD
Noyan Tapan
Feb 06 2007
YEREVAN, FEBRUARY 6, NOYAN TAPAN. Considetabel work in Armenia,
a country famous for its brandy, is being done to make Armenian
wines also popular in the world. Manvel Ghazarian, member of the RA
National Assembly RPA faction, former chairman of Vedi Alco company,
said at the February 6 press conference that Armenian wine companies
participate in exhibitions in various countries, which is conducive
to an increase in demand for Armenian wines in international market.
The deputy noted that interest in Armenian wines has grown since the
ban on import of Georgian and Moldovan wines into Russia. However,
according to M.
Ghazarian, about 10 million bottles of wine is produced in Armenia
annually, which cannot satisfy demand in the Russian market. At the
same time he expressed concern that in connection with the increased
demand for Armenian drinks in Russia, some local producers may start
making low-quality production to increase their sales.
M. Ghazarian said that local producers do not receive any state
assistance.
Whereas, in his words, in order to develop the sector, a serious
approach should be taken with respect to agricultural food processing
enterprises.
Noyan Tapan
Feb 06 2007
YEREVAN, FEBRUARY 6, NOYAN TAPAN. Considetabel work in Armenia,
a country famous for its brandy, is being done to make Armenian
wines also popular in the world. Manvel Ghazarian, member of the RA
National Assembly RPA faction, former chairman of Vedi Alco company,
said at the February 6 press conference that Armenian wine companies
participate in exhibitions in various countries, which is conducive
to an increase in demand for Armenian wines in international market.
The deputy noted that interest in Armenian wines has grown since the
ban on import of Georgian and Moldovan wines into Russia. However,
according to M.
Ghazarian, about 10 million bottles of wine is produced in Armenia
annually, which cannot satisfy demand in the Russian market. At the
same time he expressed concern that in connection with the increased
demand for Armenian drinks in Russia, some local producers may start
making low-quality production to increase their sales.
M. Ghazarian said that local producers do not receive any state
assistance.
Whereas, in his words, in order to develop the sector, a serious
approach should be taken with respect to agricultural food processing
enterprises.