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Marianna Mkrtchyan

Armenia`s minister of economy, Ethiopian minister of mining industry  discuss cooperation prospects 

Armenia`s minister of economy, Ethiopian minister of mining industry  discuss cooperation prospects 

ArmInfo.  Armenian Minister of Economy Gevorg Papoyan, during his working visit to Ethiopia, held talks with Ethiopian Minister of Mines Habtam Tegegn.

As reported by the press service of the Armenian Ministry of Economy,  during the meeting, the possibilities of developing economic  cooperation between the two countries were discussed, especially in  those areas where there are complementary interests and potential for  joint work.

Papoyan presented Armenia's capabilities in the context of mining  policy, strategic directions of the economy and development of the  investment environment, emphasizing the importance of exchanging  experience with international partners.  

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