YEREVAN. – Armenian Minister of Economy Vahan Kerobyan is paying a two-day working visit to Doha, Qatar, to discuss the prospects for trade and economic cooperation between the two countries, as well as to attend the ninth Qatar International Agricultural and Environmental Exhibition where Armenia will have its own pavilion.

Kerobyan's first meeting was on Wednesday—and with the chairman of the Qatar Chamber of Commerce & Industry (QCCI), Sheikh Khalifa Bin Jassim Al Thani, the Ministry of Economy of Armenia informed Armenian News-NEWS.am.

The interlocutors discussed food security, as well as the opportunities for mutually beneficial cooperation between Armenia and Qatar.

Separately, Kerobyan presented the main directions of Armenia's economy. Also, he suggested discussing the possible participation of Qatari investment companies in Armenia's infrastructure development programs.

"Qatari business circles are very interested in the processing of Armenia’s agricultural products—particularly, dried fruit production—, as well as the opportunities for exporting mutton," the minister added.

In addition, Vahan Kerobyan proposed to hold an Armenian-Qatari business forum in Armenia, and on that occasion invited the QCCI chairman to Armenia.