Friday, June 15 2018 17:24

Minister of Economic Development and Investments and US Ambassador to  Armenia discussed prospects of cooperation

Minister of Economic Development and Investments and US Ambassador to  Armenia discussed prospects of cooperation

ArmInfo. On June 15, Minister of Economic Development and Investments Artsvik Minasyan met with US Ambassador to Armenia Richard Mills.

According to the press service of the ministry, Minasyan noted the  importance of cooperation and presented to the American side the  process of cooperation. "Your assistance is extremely important for  our ministry," the minister stressed.

Ambassador Mills noted that he is ready to work with the ministry  within the framework of the Framework Agreement on Trade and  Investment in order to expand trade and investment between our two  countries.  "This is number one priority in our bilateral relations,"  the ambassador said.

During the meeting, the parties also turned to the reforms  implemented by the ministry, anti-corruption policy, investment  environment and legislative changes. The ambassador expressed  satisfaction with the planned reforms, noting that American investors  are interested in Armenia.

The sides also exchanged views on energy, tourism, etc. At the  conclusion of the meeting, the sides confirmed their readiness to  expand cooperation.