The Ambassador of Armenia to Egypt, Armen Melkonian, on Tuesday met with the Minister of International Cooperation of Egypt, Naglaa El-Ahwany.

The interlocutors discussed the prospects for strengthening the Armenian-Egyptian trade and economic ties.

They also exchanged views on the avenues for increasing trade turnover and encouraging investments between the two countries, and on the promising domains of bilateral cooperation.

In addition, the parties highlighted the need to intensify the activities of the Joint Governmental Commission, and organize meetings between the business circles.

Furthermore, both sides attached importance to the contribution of the Egyptian Armenian community in strengthening the traditional Armenian-Egyptian friendship.

Separately, the Armenian ambassador congratulated the Egyptian minister on Thursday’s slated opening of the new Suez Canal.