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Vahe Hovhannisyan, Noubar Afeyan discuss Afeyan Initiatives for  Armenia Foundation`s activities in Armenia

Vahe Hovhannisyan, Noubar Afeyan discuss Afeyan Initiatives for  Armenia Foundation`s activities in Armenia

ArmInfo. RA Minister of Finance Vahe Hovhannisyan met with businessman and philanthropist Noubar Afeyan, the founder and CEO of Flagship Pioneering.  As reported by the press service of the Ministry of Finance,  the meeting involved   discussions about the activities of  Afeyan Initiatives for Armenia  (AIFA) Foundation in Armenia, as well as potential opportunities for  expanding cooperation in Armenia.  The Minister highlighted the  importance of enhancing the investment climate in Armenia, with a  focus on promoting innovation and fostering collaboration in the  fields of science and high technology. 

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