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Marianna Mkrtchyan

Armenia. U.S. discuss opportunities for cooperation in extraction and  processing of critical minerals and metals

Armenia. U.S. discuss opportunities for cooperation in extraction and  processing of critical minerals and metals

ArmInfo. RA Ambassador to the U.S. Narek Mkrtchyan met with Joshua Kroon, Deputy Assistant Secretary of Commerce for the Office of Textiles, Consumer Goods, Materials, Critical Minerals, and Metals.

The parties discussed opportunities for cooperation between the two  countries in the extraction and processing of critical minerals and  metals.

They also addressed investment opportunities in the sector, as well  as potential cooperation with American companies.

The strategic importance of critical minerals in global supply chains  was emphasized, along with the need to further develop bilateral  cooperation in this field.