President Vahagn Khachaturyan received a delegation led by Christos Harpantidis

President of the Republic Vahagn Khachaturyan received a delegation led by Philip Morris International Corporate Affairs Officer (Deputy General Director) Christos Harpantidis.

The President welcomed the guests and thanked them for visiting Armenia and for participating in the Yerevan Dialogue 2026 conference. In his remarks, Vahagn Khachaturyan emphasized the many years of effective cooperation established with the company, noting that it encompasses the fields of economy, education, and science.

At the same time, the President stressed that the development of education and science, modern technologies, and the field of artificial intelligence are priorities for Armenia. According to the President, these directions have received additional impetus and opportunities for unhindered development within the context of the new realities formed after the document signed on August 8, 2025, and the opportunities opened up for Armenia and the region. He expressed hope that the existing partnership would continue to expand, contributing to the implementation of new initiatives in Armenia.

Christos Harpantidis thanked the President for the reception, noting that he is pleased to visit Armenia for the first time and participate in the Yerevan Dialogue 2026 conference. He highly praised the current level of cooperation with Armenia and expressed readiness to further develop it.

During the meeting, the sides discussed issues related to the activities of the company’s research center, with particular attention paid to the importance of developing education and science, as well as the effectiveness of the cooperation established within the Engineering City project.

The discussion also touched upon opportunities for implementing joint programs and initiatives between Philip Morris International and Armenian state institutions

The sides also emphasized the importance of humanitarian and public-interest programs, highlighting their role in promoting social responsibility. At the conclusion of the meeting, the sides reaffirmed their mutual readiness to take steps toward expanding and deepening cooperation.