Armenia invites France to participate in North-South transport  corridor construction project

ArmInfo.A delegation, led by Deputy Prime Minister Tigran Khachatryan, met with the Minister of Economy, Finance, Industry and Digital Sovereignty of France, Eric Lombard, as part of a working visit to the French Republic.

As reported by the press service of the RA government, the meeting  discussed the potential development of Armenian- French economic  cooperation. This included incorporation of new areas of mutual trade  and investment into the bilateral economic agenda, as well as  enhancing business ties between the private sectors of both  countries.  Tigran Khachatryan highlighted the successful experience  of cooperation with French enterprises and emphasized the importance  of increasing the presence of French companies in Armenia, including   attracting new knowledge and fostering a stronger business culture.

Possible new areas of cooperation were mentioned, particularly the  possibility of including the construction of the Bargushat tunnel in  the  investment program of the North-South transport corridor. This  would involve funding from the French government and leading French  construction and engineering companies.  Eric Lombard emphasized the   importance of strengthening economic ties with Armenia and assured  that the presented programs will remain a priority for the French  government, and  efforts will be made to implement them.  The parties  reached an agreement on next steps and future cooperation formats.