Tuesday, February 8 2022 14:45
Naira Badalian

Japan interested in expanding cooperation with Armenia - ambassador 

Japan interested in expanding cooperation with Armenia - ambassador 

ArmInfo.Armenia's Premier Nikol Pashinyan hosted Japanese Ambassador to Armenia, Mr. Masanori Fukushima. 

Mr Pashinyan highlighted the importance of expanding the bilateral  cooperation in various fields.  He particularly stressed a need for  expanding the bilateral trade and economic ties, pointing out the  Armenian government's interest in attracting Japanese investments. Mr  Pashinyan highly appreciated Japan's technical aid to Armenia in the  emergency and health sectors and expressed hope it will facilitate  reforms in the sectors. 

In his turn, Mr Masanori Fukushima stated that the Japanese  government attaches high importance to developing political, economic  and humanitarian relations with Armenia.  

Mr. Masanori Fukushima informed Armenia's premier of the Japanese  Embassy's programmes in Armenia, which are aimed at technically  equipping various sectors of Armenia. 

The sides also discussed issues related to a student exchange  programme, cooperation in high technologies, healthcare and other  fields, as well as Armenia's participant in the Expo 2025 Osaka.