ArmInfo.Marriott International, the Russian Direct Investment Fund (RPIF) and the Argentine holding company Corporacion America intend to implement new investment programs in Armenia. This became known from the results of the meeting of Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan with representatives of companies within the framework of the World Economic Forum in Davos.As the press service of the government reports, Pashinyan met with the president of Marriott International, Arne Sorenson, with whom they discussed the possibilities of expanding the company's activities in Armenia, which the prime minister highly appreciated.
Pashinyan noted that the hotel is very popular in Armenia, adding that the Armenian government is interested in the development and expansion of the hotel chain in the country. In his opinion, Arne Sorenson said that at the moment the possibilities of implementing new investment programs in Armenia and issues relating to the opening of new hotels are being discussed. He attached particular importance to the steps of the government aimed at improving the business environment, while expressing confidence that the actions of the authorities would contribute to the implementation of investment programs.In the course of the meeting with RDFI Director General Kirill Dmitriev, Pashinyan noted that after the changes in the country for investmentsnumerous possibilities and conditions were created and opened.
The prime minister stressed that the government is ready to assist inimplementation of both existing and new investment projects.Dmitriev presented to Pashinyan the course of the programs implemented by the Fund in the fields of agriculture, industry, energy, adding that the company he leads will continue to implement new projects in Armenia. Taking into account the changes that took place in Armenia, Dmitriev noted that he intends to involve the international partners of the Foundation in Armenia.At the same time, Pashinyan held a meeting with the General Director of Corporacion Amerika Martin Arianeky, during which the interlocutorsdiscussed the proposed new investment programs in the field of aviation and other sectors of the economy. In particular, the parties touched upon work at Zvartnots and Shirak airports, further development and management of Haypost, as well as programs related to the former building of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in the Republican Square.Note that Marriott International is an international hotel management company headquartered in the United States. Rendersmanagement services of 6080 hotels with a total capacity of 1.2 million rooms under 30 brands in 90 countries of the world (for 2016).
The Russian Direct Investment Fund (RDIF) is a sovereign investment fund of the Russian Federation, established by the Russian government in 2011 to invest in leading companies in the fastest growing sectors of the economy.Corporacion America is an Argentine holding company that owns a number of renewable energy assets, including wind power plants, in Latin America.