Armenian Ambassador to Greece Tigran Mkrtchyan met with the Governor of the Eastern Macedonia and Thrace region, Christodoulos Topsidis.
According to the embassy’s readout, the meeting focused on interregional cooperation, the expansion of economic ties, and the development of connectivity.
Ambassador Mkrtchyan highlighted the importance of deepening cooperation between the regions of Armenia and Greece, particularly emphasizing prospects for partnership between Armenia’s Shirak Province and Greece’s Eastern Macedonia and Thrace region.
The Ambassador presented the Armenian government’s “Crossroads of Peace” initiative and the TRIPP project, addressing prospects for unblocking regional connectivity and creating new economic opportunities. The sides also discussed the export of Armenian products to European markets and the potential role of Greek infrastructure in facilitating these processes.
Governor Topsidis expressed readiness to develop cooperation with Armenia’s regions, emphasizing opportunities for joint participation in EU-funded interregional programs. He also highlighted the strategic importance of the region, including the role of the Port of Alexandroupolis and the airport in regional transport and logistics.
Both sides underlined the historical presence and contribution of the Armenian community to the development of the region and agreed to continue exploring opportunities for further cooperation.
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