Kumar Iyer, Director General, Economics, Science and Technology at the United Kingdom’s (UK) Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office, will visit Armenia on Thursday and Friday to discuss with Armenian authorities issues of common interest.

During his visit, Iyer will meet with Armenian Government officials and representatives of financial entities. The discussions will focus on Armenia’s upholding of international sanctions and how the UK can support in this regard, the UK embassy in Yerevan informs Armenian News-NEWS.am.

Furthermore, Iyer will have the opportunity to witness Armenia's flourishing tech scene as he visits educational and business centers.

He will also pay a visit to the Armenian Genocide Memorial in Yerevan.

The visit of Kumar Iyer underscores the commitment to deepening bilateral relations between the United Kingdom and Armenia.