Prospects of Armenian-Chinese joint programs were discussed

On March 15, RA Minister of Energy infrastructures and Natural Resources Ashot Manukyan met with Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the People's Republic of China to the Republic of Armenia Tian Erlun. A wide range of issues related to Armenian-Chinese cooperation in energy and infrastructure sectors were discussed at the meeting. In this context, in particular, the opportunities and prospects of joint projects in renewable energy, mining industry were highlighted.

The interlocutors reaffirmed the ongoing enlargement and activation of bilateral relations and noted that it is necessary to take concrete steps aimed at the further development of economic cooperation and the realization of great potential. The sides exchanged views on the implementation of the project on the construction of a copper smelter in Armenia.

At the end of the meeting Ambassador Erlun thanked for warm reception and noted that the embassy is ready to support the implementation of possible projects between the two countries.