Tuesday, February 24 2026
Alina Hovhannisyan

Cooperation opportunities with International Automobile Federation  discussed

Cooperation opportunities with International Automobile Federation  discussed

ArmInfo.  Armenian Minister of Economy Gevorg Papoyan received a delegation led by Valerio Iachizzi, Secretary General for  Sport at the International Automobile Federation (FIA), the parent company of Formula 1.

During the meeting, the parties discussed opportunities for  developing cooperation between Armenia and the FIA, including within  Formula 1, aimed at fully realizing the industrial and engineering  potential of motorsports, stimulating tourism through the  organization of international events, and enhancing Armenia's  investment attractiveness and strengthening its position in the  global market.

Gevorg Papoyan presented the country's economic development  priorities and ongoing infrastructure programs, emphasizing the  importance of strengthening international partnerships, actively  engaging the private sector, and creating a favorable investment  climate. The Minister reaffirmed the Armenian government's  willingness to support joint initiatives and consider proposals of  mutual interest.

It should be noted that the FIA is the governing body of Formula 1  racing. It is a non-profit organization responsible for regulating  and overseeing all aspects of the sport, including safety, technical  regulations, and sporting rules. The FIA was founded in 1904 and is  based in Paris, France. It comprises 246 member organizations  worldwide, including national automobile clubs,  manufacturers and  suppliers.