ArmInfo. Armenia's Premier Nikol Pashinyan has hosted Italian Ambassador to Armenia Alfonso Di Riso.
Armenia's premier congratulated Mr Alfonso Di Riso on commencement of his activities and wished him success in contributing to the further development of friendly Armenian- Italian relations. He highlighted steady progress in the bilateral political and economic cooperation. Armenia's premier is sure joint efforts of the two governments will produce results.
Mr Pashinyan laid emphasis on developing the bilateral economic relations by means of, among other things, business forums and intensifying business ties. Armenia's premier recalled his official visit to Italy in 2019 and highlighted bilateral mutual visits which give new impetus to the expansion of cooperation in various fields.
In his turn, Ambassador Alfonso Di Riso assured Premier Pashinyan that, while in office, he will spare no effort to strengthen bilateral cooperation. In this context, he stressed a need for developing bilateral trade and economic ties. Italy is interested discussing and implementing new investment programs in Armenia.
The sides pointed out prospective expansion of cooperation in various sectors of economy - hi-tech, tourism, construction, agriculture - pointing out great potential. The two also discussed the intensification of the Armenian-Italian intergovernmental commission's activities, a possibility of the commission's meeting in the near future, as well as cooperation in healthcare, justice, etc..
