Armenia Embassy Visit | Central Asian Auto Dealers Meeting Successfully Held

To advance the internationalization of China’s new energy vehicles and build a precise cooperation bridge between Chinese automakers and overseas markets, the New Energy Vehicle Industry Branch of the China Equipment Management Association successfully held the Armenia–China Dealer Cooperation and Vehicle Procurement Meeting at the Embassy of Armenia in China on May 8 and May 11, seizing opportunities from Armenia and the Eurasian Economic Union’s automotive industry policies.

Lantu Auto (left) and BAIC International (right) Visit the Embassy of Armenia

Armenia’s Commercial Counselor in China, Kazaryan Korlen, officials from Lantu Auto (May 8) and BAIC International (May 11), and representatives from three local Armenian auto companies participated both online and offline. The participants held in-depth discussions on market policies, vehicle procurement, brand representation, and local implementation, reaching multiple cooperation intentions and laying a solid foundation for Chinese automotive brands to enter Armenia and expand into the Eurasian Economic Union market.

1. Policy Empowerment: Clear Opportunities in the Armenian Automotive Market

At the meeting, the Embassy of Armenia in China provided authoritative on-site explanations of key local automotive industry policies, offering precise guidance for Chinese automakers expanding overseas.

On-Site at the Meeting

• Tax-Free Quota Benefits: In 2025, Armenia’s tax-free quota for new energy vehicles will increase to 15,000 units, significantly reducing the cost of vehicle imports and offering broad growth potential for the NEV market.

• Favorable Union Trade Policies: As a member of the Eurasian Economic Union, vehicles produced or assembled in Armenia can be exported to other member countries duty-free, providing strong market reach.

• Comprehensive Local Support: The local government supports CKD/SKD assembly operations, allows long-term tax exemptions for parts and sample imports, and offers convenient logistics, creating favorable conditions for Chinese automakers to establish operations overseas.

2. Targeted Matchmaking: Focused Sessions Accelerate Cooperation Consensus

The meeting adopted a targeted matchmaking approach, with a dedicated session for Lantu Auto on May 8 and BAIC International on May 11. Each Chinese automaker held in-depth discussions with three high-quality local Armenian auto companies, precisely matching supply and demand needs.

Lantu Auto: New Lightweight Smart Mobility Vehicles Precisely Adapted to the Local Market 

Leveraging the strength of Weiqiao Group, Lantu Auto focuses on urban lightweight new energy mobility, emphasizing core advantages of light weight, high safety, and cost-effectiveness.

Lantu Auto Visits the Embassy of Armenia (First Session on May 8)

At the meeting, Lantu Auto highlighted models suited for commercial delivery and short-distance travel, with customizable versions to meet local consumer needs. The company reached agreements with three dealers on distribution cooperation, including confidentiality agreements, sample vehicle delivery, after-sales technical support, and showroom operations, laying a solid foundation for formal authorized partnerships.

Lantu Auto at the Embassy of Armenia (First Session on May 8)

BAIC International: Full-Range Vehicle Portfolio, Exclusive Agency Enables Long-Term Cooperation

As one of China’s top five automakers and a Fortune Global 500 company, BAIC International offers three brands—BAIC fuel vehicles, ARCFOX new energy vehicles, and Stellarator premium smart cars—covering a full range of models including SUVs, off-road vehicles, NEV sedans, and taxis.

BAIC International Visits the Embassy of Armenia (Second Session on May 11)

At the meeting, BAIC International focused on presenting its brand system, full-range vehicle lineup, and overseas dealership policies. The company held detailed discussions with three Armenian enterprises on exclusive agency cooperation, vehicle procurement, price protection, showroom development, after-sales training, and market support. Key follow-up steps, including product documentation delivery, on-site overseas visits, and business plan development, were clarified, resulting in long-term official cooperation intentions.

BAIC International at the Embassy of Armenia (Second Session on May 11)

3. Bridging Platforms: Association Supports High-Quality Overseas Expansion for Automakers

As the organizer, the New Energy Vehicle Industry Branch of the China Equipment Management Association leveraged its role as an industry bridge and resource integrator. In coordination with the Embassy of Armenia in China, it precisely connected high-quality domestic and overseas resources, addressing challenges such as limited overseas channels, complex local operations, and information gaps. The association established a full-process industry matchmaking platform—covering policy interpretation, supply-demand matching, and implementation services—promoting deeper and more practical Sino-foreign automotive industry cooperation.

Highlights of the Association’s Key Activities

The New Energy Vehicle Industry Branch of the China Equipment Management Association will continue to monitor the progress of this cooperation and fully support the implementation of intended projects. Looking ahead, the branch will maintain its focus on key global automotive markets, building more officially endorsed and efficient international industry matchmaking platforms to help Chinese new energy vehicle brands expand steadily overseas, establish a strong local presence, and achieve high-quality global development.