EU-Armenia Investment Conference Scheduled: Pashinyan Meets Johannes Hahn

During the Munich Security Conference, Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan met with Johannes Hahn, the European Commissioner for Budget and Administration. According to the press release from the Prime Minister's Office, Pashinyan emphasized the importance of the meeting, stating that the European Union has become a key partner in implementing Armenia's reform agenda.

"I am very pleased that we have been able to create a rich agenda focusing on judicial reforms and anti-corruption strategies. We are in the implementation phase of the anti-corruption strategy. I consider this package of reforms to be the final part of the first phase of our reforms, and thereafter we must continue to make everything better and better. Cooperation with the EU on this path is very important. I want to emphasize that both advisory, financial, and political support are very crucial for us. I thank you for today's opportunity to discuss our future cooperation plans," said Nikol Pashinyan.

For his part, Johannes Hahn noted that during his visit to Armenia, they discussed the organization of the EU-Armenia investment conference, which will be held in Luxembourg. "This forum is a great opportunity for you to present your country. We have significant experience in organizing similar investment forums, and I believe we will receive a good response this time as well. As you mentioned, you are implementing reforms in Armenia, and this, in a way, can serve as a guarantee for your potential partners that your country can become an excellent partner," stated Johannes Hahn.

During the meeting, the interlocutors discussed the preparatory work for the investment conference, Armenia-EU cooperation, agenda issues, and upcoming joint events. Prime Minister Pashinyan touched upon the trends in the development of Armenia's economy, including tourism, infrastructure, energy, and other sectors.