Tuesday, January 22 2019 17:06

ArmInfo. On the morning of  January 22, the Prime Minister first met with Mitsubishi Heavy  Industries board member Christina Ahmadjian, followed by a meeting  with Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) President Shinichi  Kitaoka, the press service of Armenian Prime Minister reports.

Nikol Pashinyan and Shinichi Kitaoka discussed issues related to  JICA's programs in Armenia and the opportunities for future  cooperation. Prime Minister Pashinyan stressed that the Armenian side  is keen to expand cooperation with JICA and stands ready to take all  necessary steps to implement new mutually beneficial projects and  provide new directions for cooperation.

In turn, Shinichi Kitaoka pointed out that their programs will be  continued in our country. He advised that an expert group will arrive  in Armenia in the near future to outline the prospects of  cooperation.

The parties attached importance to the deepening of trade and  economic relations between Armenia and Japan as there is great  potential for development.  Nikol Pashinyan next met with eBay Vice  President Cathy Foster. Appreciating eBay's activities, the Premier  said they go in tune with the global technological transformations.  The head of the Armenian government noted that eBay's activities in  the field of Internet trading, electronic payments and  telecommunications are in great demand in our country and highlighted  the expansion of such services in Armenia. Nikol Pashinyan added that  Armenia will be hosting the World Forum of High Tech Technologies in  October, 2019, and invited eBay to participate in the forum. Nikol  Pashinyan underscored the fact that the IT sphere is developing at a  faster pace in Armenia.

Cathy Foster expressed readiness to visit Armenia in order to discuss  prospects for eBay's operations and investment opportunities in our  country.