YEREVAN. – Armenia’s Deputy Prime Minister, Acting Territorial Administration Minister Armen Gevorgyan on Tuesday received India’s Ambassador to Armenia, Suresh Babu. 

Gevorgyan wished the newly appointed ambassador success in his accountable mission, and expressed confidence that he will contribute to the development of relations between the two countries, the Territorial Administration Ministry press service informed Armenian News-NEWS.am. 

The interlocutors discussed the ongoing Indian-government-assisted programs in Armenia. Gevorgyan expressed a delight that attention is paid also to the implementation of projects in Armenia’s regions and communities.  

They specifically explored the avenues for continuing certain programs in the regions, and starting small investment projects aimed at community development.

Reflecting on the project to set up computer classes, the deputy PM noted that the Armenian government underscores the development of Information Technology in the country’s regions.         

Armen Gevorgyan likewise drew attention to the programs aimed at establishing small industries that operate on local raw materials, and noted that the Armenian party is interested in the implementation of similar projects.