An Armenian delegation headed by RA Economy Minister Nerses Yeritsyan was on a three day visit to Egypt on June 1-3 at the invitation of the local ARTOC group investment company.

Minister Yeritsyan held meetings with Egypt’s Premier Ahmed Nazif, Communications and IT Minister Tarek Mohamed Kamel, International Cooperation Minister Fayza Abul Naga, the RA Economy Ministry press service informed NEWS.am.

During the meeting with Egyptian Premier, Yeritsyan stressed the need for expanding bilateral economic cooperation, developing cooperation in the IT, education and other field. He also pointed out the necessity for increasing the bilateral trade turnover and implementing joint programs.

Ahmed Nazif pointed out both the potential and readiness for developing Armenian-Egyptian economic cooperation. He particularly stressed collaboration opportunities in the communication and IT fields.

The sides also discussed preparations for a sitting of the Armenian-Egyptian intergovernmental commission in Yerevan this September.