Armenian Greek Economic Cooperation Far behind Political Interaction

PanARMENIAN.Net - Today Armenian President Robert Kocharian met with Greek Deputy FM Evripidis Stylianidis, who is in Armenia to take part in the fourth session of the Armenian-Greek Intergovernmental Commission for economic, industrial, scientific and technical cooperation, reports the Press Service of the Armenian leader. Kocharian appreciated the Armenian-Greek political dialogue, thanking for cooperation programs implemented by the Greek party. He pointed out stimulating economic cooperation, which does not reflect the potential of Armenia and Greece, a priority. Kocharian highlighted the role of a joint economic commission in this regard. Stylianidis was content with the Yerevan meeting of the Commission. He said the Commission works to realize agreements reached during Armenian President's visit to Greece. In his words, the Greek party highlights Kocharian's visits, which attributed new quality to the bilateral relations.



Besides, the interlocutors underscored agriculture, energy and tourism as cooperation priority fields. The Greek Deputy FM remarked they will try to encourage Greek entrepreneurs to invest in Armenia's economy and open joint ventures in the country.