Pashinyan mulls energy co-op with US assistant secretary of commerce

Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan has discussed with Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Global Markets and Director General of the US and Foreign Commercial Service Arun Venkataraman the issue of cooperation in the energy sector, Report informs referring to Sputnik-Armenia.

During the meeting, the prime minister noted the importance of implementing joint programs, emphasizing the dynamic development of bilateral relations.

In turn, Venkataraman announced the US interest in deepening trade ties between the two countries, including the issue of stimulating cooperation in the energy sector.

The parties also discussed the possibilities of expanding ties in the field of trade, investment and high technologies.

Earlier, Secretary of the Security Council of Armenia Armen Grigoryan met with Venkataraman.

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Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Global Markets and Director General of the US and Foreign Commercial Service Arun Venkataraman has arrived in Armenia, Report informs referring to Sputnik-Armenia.

During the visit, which will last April 6-8, Venkataraman will meet with Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan, and will also speak at the opening of the meeting of the Armenian-American Strategic Dialogue Platform.

As a rule, representatives of the Armenian Foreign Ministry, as well as representatives of US government departments, gather on the platform.