President of the Republic Vahagn Khachaturyan met with the Director-General of the World Trade Organization, Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala

Within the framework of his working visit to Switzerland, President of the Republic Vahagn Khachaturyan met with the Director-General of the World Trade Organization (WTO), Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala.

During the meeting, they discussed Armenia’s participation in international trade processes and the expansion of cooperation with the WTO.

President Khachaturyan highly appreciated Armenia’s close cooperation with the organization for over two decades and emphasized the crucial role of the WTO in ensuring global economic regulation and stability. He noted that the WTO’s activity is significant not only for trade liberalization but also for improving the global economy.

During the conversation, President Khachaturyan presented Armenia’s "Crossroads of Peace" project to Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, which aims to achieve regional stability and foster economic cooperation.

The sides also exchanged views on the opportunities and importance of Armenia’s development in the field of information and high technologies, noting that promoting the digital economy can enhance the country’s economic competitiveness by creating new opportunities and attracting investments.