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Armenian Ambassador, Chair  of  Athens Chamber of Commerce and  Industry discuss prospects for developing economic and business ties

Armenian Ambassador, Chair  of  Athens Chamber of Commerce and  Industry discuss prospects for developing economic and business ties

ArmInfo.  The Armenian Ambassador to Greece, Tigran Mkrtchyan, discussed the potential  for developing bilateral economic and business ties with the Chair of the  Athens Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Yannis Bratakos.

According to the press service of the Armenian Embassy in Greece, the  parties reiterated that Armenia and Greece have excellent relations  in political, defense, cultural, educational, and several other  areas, and that ties in all areas are constantly developing.

They pointed to the memorandum of cooperation signed last year  between Enterprise Armenia and Enterprise Greece as an important  foundation for further cooperation. Mkrtchyan presented areas of  investment interest for Armenia: high technology, renewable energy,  processing, construction, infrastructure expansion, and agriculture.  He also added that targeted and tangible cooperation with Greece in  some of these areas is feasible.  

The importance of intensifying contacts between business circles in  areas of mutual interest was discussed, and an agreement was reached  to organize reciprocal business missions, particularly in high  technology, infrastructure development, and the food industry.

According to Armenia's Statistical Committee, foreign trade turnover  between Armenia and Greece increased by 0.9% in January-September  2025, reaching $42.8 million. Exports increased by 68% to $1.7  million, while imports decreased by 0.8% to $41.1 million.