Thursday, November 16 2017 18:30

VArmenian Prime Minister and Chairman of the Senate of the Kingdom of the Netherlands discussed prospects for intensifying economic relations

VArmenian Prime Minister and Chairman of the Senate of the Kingdom of  the Netherlands discussed prospects for intensifying economic  relations

ArmInfo. Prime Minister of  Armenia Karen Karapetyan received the Chairman of the Senate of the  Kingdom of the Netherlands Ankie Broekers-Knol on November 16.

According to the press service of the Armenian government, the sides  discussed trade and economic relations, the level of which is  currently low, as well as prospects for development of cooperation in  the fields of agriculture, communications, information technologies,  and tourism.

Ankie Broekers-Knol noted that Armenia is an economic bridge between  the EU and the EAEU.

The interlocutors stressed the importance of signing the Agreement on  a comprehensive and expanded partnership between the Republic of  Armenia and the EU in November, considering that it will promote  deepening and strengthening of bilateral relations.

The Prime Minister thanked the Netherlands for its assistance in  carrying out reforms in Armenia, including through international  financial organizations. Karen Karapetyan attached importance to the  implementation of technical and financial support programs in the  country through the Netherlands Development Agency.