The Minister of Economy and Industry, Peter Dilov, held a meeting with the Minister of High-Tech Industry of Armenia, Mkhitar Hayrapetyan. The two discussed the potential for enhancing cooperation in trade, innovation, scientific research, and technology.
“The relationship between our two countries is built on long-standing historical and cultural ties between the Bulgarian and Armenian peoples,” Minister Dilov emphasised.
The ministers explored opportunities to expand bilateral economic relations, as well as prospects for continued joint work in key sectors such as industrial, energy, and digital infrastructure.
“Partnership between our countries can be deepened by directing efforts towards new and promising sectors, such as artificial intelligence,” noted Dilov.
He pointed out that over the past year, bilateral trade amounted to USD 76 million – a figure that does not reflect the existing potential.
The Armenian delegation is visiting Bulgaria for the 9th session of the Bulgarian-Armenian Intergovernmental Commission on Economic and Scientific-Technical Cooperation, held in Sofia under the co-chairmanship of Deputy Prime Minister Tomislav Donchev and the Armenian Minister of High-Tech Industry.
Also present at the meeting were Deputy Minister of Economy and Industry Dontcho Barbalov and the Ambassador of Armenia to Bulgaria, H.E. Tsovinar Hambardzumyan.