Development of Armenia-U.S. economic ties discussed in California

During a visit to California, Armenian Ambassador to the United States Narek Mkrtchyan met with John Shea, President and CEO of the World Trade Center of Northern California, and Tessa Carter, Director of Operations, the Embassy said in a press release.

Karen Israelyan, Consul General of the Republic of Armenia in Los Angeles also attended the meeting.

The parties discussed ways to deepen Armenian-American economic cooperation and, in this context, possible new initiatives. During the meeting, the prospects for expanding import and export, as well as the procedures for Armenian businesses to enter the U.S. market, were discussed. In this regard, the parties underscored the importance of developing programs aimed at enhancing the skills and marketing capacities of Armenian enterprises, thereby strengthening their overall competitiveness in the international market.