Armenian Economy Minister Gevorg Papoyan received a delegation led by Lyaziza Sabyrova, head of the Asian Development Bank’s Armenia Resident Mission. The Ministry of Economy said Papoyan highlighted the effective cooperation with the bank and expressed appreciation for its continued support in developing priority areas of Armenia’s economy and implementing reforms.

The meeting covered ongoing cooperation programmes between Armenia and the Asian Development Bank, next steps and priorities for designing new programmes planned for 2027.

The two sides also discussed developing digital agriculture, promoting trade between Armenia and Central Asian countries, and improving regional transport and logistics links. In particular, they addressed developing agriculture that can adapt to climate change, strengthening food security, improving agricultural value chains, developing infrastructure, supporting the private sector, developing human capital and ensuring climate and environmental sustainability.

Both sides stressed the importance of continuing to work together to develop investment programmes and support Armenia’s sustainable economic development.