Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan today hosted National Hero of Armenia, Argentinean entrepreneur of Armenian origin, philanthropist Eduardo Eurnekian.

Greeting Mr. Eurnekian, the Prime Minister noted, “Dear Mr. Eurnekian, it is a pleasure to see you in Armenia. We had a telephone conversation, during which we discussed our ongoing cooperation and the possibility of implementing new investment programs in Armenia. I am happy that you are enthusiastic about the possibility of investing in Armenia amid the coronavirus pandemic. Your previous projects were successfully implemented, which is encouraging indeed. I am confident that our cooperation will bring more visible results to the Republic of Armenia.”

Firmly determined to continue implementing investment programs in the homeland, Mr. Eurnekian attached importance to close cooperation with the Government of the Republic of Armenia.

Nikol Pashinyan and Eduardo Eurnekian focused on the programs implemented by Armenia International Airports CJSC. In this context, they discussed issues related to the development and improvement of infrastructure at Zvartnots (Yerevan) and Shirak (Gyumri) airports, which have been transferred to the company for concession management. Taking the opportunity, the interlocutors exchanged views on other business projects due to be implemented by Eduardo Eurnekian’s Armenia-based companies.

Pleased with the dynamics of bilateral cooperation, the parties voiced readiness to develop and expand it ahead.