Dutch companies want to expand business ties with Armenia

Prime Minister Pashinyan noted that he is glad to start the working day in The Hague with a meeting with businessmen to present the economic opportunities and attractiveness of Armenia to the Dutch business, also in the light of the current challenges. Nikol Pashinyan thanked for holding this important meeting and presented the reforms being implemented in our country, including the creation of favorable conditions for business and the fight against systemic corruption. Nikol Pashinyan thanked for holding this important meeting and presented the reforms being implemented in our country, including those aimed at the creation of favorable conditions for business and the fight against systemic corruption.

In particular, Nikol Pashinyan noted that Armenia is undergoing effective reforms for the development of democratic institutions, also with the support of the European Union, which are aimed at ensuring favorable conditions for investment.

The Prime Minister attached importance to the regional stability in the context of attracting investments, adding that the Armenian government is interested in it.

Touching upon the capital investments in Armenia, the Prime Minister spoke about the large-scale North-South road construction program. Nikol Pashinyan also emphasized cooperation in the fields of agriculture, high technologies, education and industry. The Prime Minister, in particular, referred to the programs implemented in the fields of modern agriculture, education and information technologies, adding that these directions are of strategic importance for the government. The Prime Minister also stressed the cooperation in the field of tourism, including gastrotourism, where there are wide opportunities.

During the meeting, Prime Minister Pashinyan, as well as the members of the Armenian governmental delegation, answered various questions of the businessmen, which referred to the opportunities and prospects for the implementation of investment programs in our country. The Prime Minister stressed that the Armenian government is ready to discuss mutually beneficial programs and projects, to support their effective implementation within the framework of its tools.

According to the official data of the National Statistical Service of Armenia, the Netherlands is the leading EU member country in terms of imports from Armenia. Thus, in January-March 2022, imports from Armenia grew by 99.5% as compared to the same time period of 2021 to about $55.5 million. Imports from the Netherlands to Armenia exceeded $19.2 million, an increase of 42.4%. --0--