Armenia, China interested in boosting economic cooperation

armradio.am
12.09.2009 13:04

Within the framework of the visit to China, the Foreign Minister of
Armenia, Edward Nalbandian, had a meeting with the Vice President of
China, Xi Jinping.

Minister Nalbandian conveyed President Serzh Sargsyan’s congratulatory
message on the occasion of the 60th anniversary of the Democratic
Republic of China.

The interlocutors discussed the perspectives of development of
bilateral relations. Edward Nalbandian and Xi Jinping discussed a broad
framework of issues related to the bilateral political, economic and
cultural relations.

The parties expressed appreciation for the friendly cooperation
established between the two countries, and underlined that the
positions of Armenia and China often coincide on international issues.

Turning to jointly implemented programs, Minister Nalbandian said the
Armenian side is willing to attract more Chinese investments in
different economic projects. The Chinese Vice President noted that the
Government of China will encourage the business circles to make
investments in Armenia.