President Armen Sarkissian met with the Minister of Municipality and Environment Issues of the State of Qatar

In the framework of his official visit to the State of Qatar, President Armen Sarkissian met in Doha with the Minister of Municipality and Environment Issues Abdulla bin Abdulaziz bin Turki Al Subaie.

Speaking of the efficient discussions and agreements reached in the course of the visit, President Sarkissian said that the relations between Armenia and Qatar hold huge potential for development and that Armenia is interested in the deepening of the mutually beneficial cooperation.

President Sarkissian spoke of investment and competitive opportunities existing in our country and advantages. Among promising areas of cooperation, the interlocutors mentioned food processing, supply, and food safety.

President Sarkissian noted that Armenia, which is a member to the Eurasian Economic Union, could be viewed as a trade platform and gateway to larger markets. Besides, our country has an advanced mineral water production industry and in this area too, potential for cooperation is great.

Minister Abdulla bin Abdulaziz bin Turki Al Subaie said that those are very important areas for Qatar and they are interested in the implementation of joint programs.

The parties agreed to organize reciprocal visits of businessmen, exchange necessary information and continue discussions on the opportunities for future cooperation.