Thursday, January 26 2017 16:46

Karen Karapetyan: Armenia is interested in deepening economic cooperation with ChinaKaren Karapetyan: Armenia is interested in deepening economic cooperation with China

ArmInfo. Prime Minister Karen  Karapetyan received today Ambassador Extraordinary and  Plenipotentiary of the People's Republic of China to the Republic of  Armenia Tian Erlong, the press service of the Armenian government  informs. 

The interlocutors discussed issues related to intensification of  economic cooperation between the two countries. The sides expressed  satisfaction with the joint projects implemented in different sectors  and discussed cooperation in promising areas.

Thankful for the assistance provided to our country by the Chinese  government, Karen Karapetyan stressed the need to overhaul bilateral  relations. "I want Chinese businessmen to feel comfortable in  Armenia. We also want to establish air communication with China," the  Head of Government noted.  The Premier said his government is  interested in attracting foreign direct investment in the economy and  ready to assist Chinese entrepreneurs with their possible involvement  in Armenia. He suggested developing specific programs, noting that  the Government of Armenia would discuss them in all detail.

The Chinese Ambassador said the Chinese side attaches great  importance to the deepening of economic cooperation with Armenia and  is going to organize a series of events that might contribute to the  implementation of investment projects.