ArmInfo.On July 25, the Minister of Economic Development and Investments of Armenia received the head of the EU delegation in Armenia, Ambassador Piotr Switalsky. Minasyan said that the previous week was rich in meetings with high-ranking EU officials, which is very important and confirms the readiness of the parties for effective joint work.
At the request of the Ambassador, the Minister presented the process of reforms in the country, spoke about economic impulses, introduced the investment policy of the state and the business environment.
In particular, referring to economic indicators, the minister noted that in the first half of the year economic activity growth by 8.9% was registered, exports and imports increased, which indicates that the economy positively reacts to the anti-corruption campaign of the new government. Minasyan said that at this stage, the country needs institutional systems and legislative reforms. In this context, the Minister stressed the importance of adopting appropriate laws on public-private partnership and protection of foreign investment.
At the end of the meeting the parties reaffirmed their commitment to the development of cooperation.