Armenian Economy Minister Gevorg Papoyan met with Egyptian Ambassador Amal Afifi on Tuesday, Armenian News-NEWS.am was informed by the economy ministry of Armenia.

During the meeting, the opportunities for expanding economic cooperation, increasing bilateral trade, and intensifying business ties between Armenia and Egypt were discussed.

In the context of expanding market access and strengthening business ties, the importance of organizing B2B meetings between the business communities, as well as the exchange of information on import procedures and certification requirements of the two countries was emphasized.

The parties touched also upon the opportunities for investment cooperation and the prospects for implementing joint programs within the framework of free economic zones.

As a result of the meeting, an agreement was reached to continue work in the discussed domains and take practical steps to further expand economic cooperation between Armenia and Egypt.