Armenia considers attracting Mexican investment

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21.01.2026, 16:20

Opportunities for attracting Mexican investment were discussed at a meeting between Armenian Economy Minister Gevorg Papoyan and Silvia Patricia Jimenez Delgado, head of the bilateral friendship group of the Chamber of Deputies of Mexico.

Armenia considers attracting Mexican investment

YEREVAN, January 21. /ARКА/. Opportunities for attracting Mexican investment were discussed at a meeting between Armenian Economy Minister Gevorg Papoyan and Silvia Patricia Jimenez Delgado, head of the bilateral friendship group of the Chamber of Deputies of Mexico.

According to the press service of the Ministry of Economy, the discussion also covered prospects for collaboration in the agro-industry, agriculture, and tourism sectors.

"Armenia and Mexico possess significant potential for cooperation that remains largely untapped," stated Papoyan, who expressed optimism regarding the possibilities for enhancing economic relations and launching new mutually beneficial initiatives.-0-

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