YEREVAN. – Prime Minister Karen Karapetyan on Friday met with the ambassadors of European Union (EU) member states accredited in Armenia. The ambassadors’ delegation was led by Ambassador Piotr Świtalski, Head of the EU Delegation to Armenia.

The PM underscored the frank and open discourse and cooperation with the EU, the Press Office of the Government of Armenia informed Armenian News-NEWS.am. Karapetyan added that he considers the exchange of experience and contribution of European culture in Armenia to be indispensable. 

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The Premier noted that the main task of the Government of Armenia is to create a maximum fair, liberal and level playing field for businesses, and to promote investment projects in the country.

Karen Karapetyan informed that foundations will be established soon that will co-fund businesses, and steps will be take toward motivating becoming law-abiding taxpayers in Armenia. 

The PM stressed that he sees no way to develop the country without fighting against shadow economy and corruption.

“In the near future we will create a center for strategic initiatives and reforms,” added Karapetyan.

Ambassador Świtalski, for his part, said they are impressed by the ambitions and agenda of reforms by the Prime Minister and Government of Armenia.

The European diplomat added that the EU, as a friend of Armenia, stands ready to assist the country.

Reflecting on combating corruption in Armenia, Świtalski noted that he is impressed by the respective measures which the country’s government envisions, and expressed willingness to work closely in this regard.

The EU ambassador also underscored collaboration and reforms in several other domains.

At the talk, the interlocutors discussed a number of other matters of mutual interest.