Armenia and the U.S. Chamber of Commerce discussed expanding cooperation in the economy, energy, and IT

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11.08.2026, 11:53

Acting Deputy Foreign Minister of Armenia Vahan Kostanyan met with Kush Choksi, Senior Vice President for International Affairs, Middle East, Turkey, and Central Asia at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce.

Armenia and the U.S. Chamber of Commerce discussed expanding cooperation in the economy, energy, and IT

YEREVAN, August 11. /ARKA/. Acting Deputy Foreign Minister of Armenia Vahan Kostanyan met with Kush Choksi, Senior Vice President for International Affairs, Middle East, Turkey, and Central Asia at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce.

The parties discussed prospects for institutionalizing cooperation in trade and the economy, as well as in agriculture, energy, and information technology, the Armenian Foreign Ministry press service reported.

Kostanyan and Choksi also noted the progress achieved in Armenian-American bilateral relations in recent years and emphasized the importance of the practical implementation of high-level agreements.-0-

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