Thursday, May 16 2019 11:15

ArmInfo.Prime Minister of Armenia Nikol Pashinyan discussed the prospects of investment programs in Armenia with representatives of a number of Chinese  companies on May 16 in Beijing with representatives of a number of  Chinese companies. As reported by the press service of the RA  government, the meeting, held on May 16, was attended by the heads of  Chinese companies Ganergy Heavy Industry Group, Hajer, MZTL and the  company Zhenyi in the Xinjiang province.

During the meeting, according to the source, Nikol Pashinyan  expressed satisfaction with the results of the working visit to  China. He noted that in the near future it is necessary to discuss  those steps that will contribute to the revitalization of bilateral  economic relations. "I am glad to discuss with you your interests and  proposals. Today, serious changes are taking place in Armenia:  systemic corruption, economic monopolies have been eliminated in our  country. Our steps are aimed at creating equal conditions for  business and increasing the attractiveness of the business  environment," the premier said, adding taking into account the  high-level political dialogue with China, favorable conditions have  been created for attracting Chinese investment in Armenia.   Representatives of Ganergy Heavy Industry Group presented the type of  activity of their company, adding that they are interested in  carrying out activities in Armenia in such areas as industry, as well  as finance and investment.  Representatives of the "Zhen Yi" company  stressed that they are ready to import Armenian brandy, wine,  agricultural products in China, as well as invest in the creation of  an industrial zone in Armenia.  The head of the MZTL company declared  the company's readiness to establish an elevator production in  Armenia. In this regard, the company intends to export to RA a small  batch of elevators to assess their effectiveness.  Prime Minister  Pashinyan invited the representatives of these companies to discuss  with Armenian government officials the next steps in cooperation,  including the prospects for the participation of Chinese companies in  the free economic zone in Meghri. The head of government stressed  that the government of Armenia considers the construction of the  North-South highway as a communication and transport corridor and is  pleased that the government of the People's Republic of China is also  interested in cooperation with this program.  At the end of his visit  to China, Prime Minister Pashinyan also gave an interview to the  leading Chinese news agency Xinhua and CCTV.  Before returning to  Yerevan, Nikol Pashinyan also visited the Armenian Embassy in the  People's Republic of China. The working visit of the Prime Minister  to the People's Republic of China is over.