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Development Foundation of Armenia (DFA), jointly with the Viticulture and Winemaking Foundation of Armenia, will promote the locally produced wines and brandies: the joint activity agreement was signed on Tuesday by the heads of the Foundations Armen Avak Avakian and Zaruhi Muradyan, the DFA’s press department told Panorama.am.

As the first practical step, the foundations will jointly organize the participation of Armenian companies in the “Prօwine China 2017” exhibition slated for Shanghai, China, from 14 to 16 November.

“Prօwine China” is one of the largest international exhibitions of the sphere: 650 companies from 37 countries will attend the exhibition. Moreover, more than 12000 importers, distributors and wholesale buyers are envisaged to take part in it.

15 wine, cognac and alcoholic drinks producers will represent the industry of Armenian alcoholic beverages with the joint pavilion at the “Prowine China 2017”. The participation of the Armenian companies will be co-financed within the framework of state support.

The Armenian beverages have already been exported to the Netherlands, Belgium, England, Germany and other countries under the contracts concluded with the support of DFA during the previous international wine exhibitions. Last year, with the support of the Viticulture and Winemaking Foundation of Armenia, the Armenian wineries took part in the «MUNDUS VINI 20th Grand International Wine Awards» international ceremony, returning with 10 gold and 13 silver medals and reaching new export markets.