YEREVAN. – China attaches importance to deepening of political and economic relations with Armenia,deputy secretary general of the China Economic and Social Council (CESC) Wang Shenghong said in Yerevan.

The Chinese official was received by Armenian Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan on Saturday.

During the meeting, Armenian PM underscored importance of the development of economic interaction with China, working out new projects and implementation of mutually beneficial programs in different areas.

Mr. Wang Shenghong, for his part, noted that one of the goals of Chinese delegation's visit is contribute to the implementation of new steps in order to deepen political and economic relations with Armenia.