Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan received Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Japan to Armenia Fukushima Masanori.

The Prime Minister highlighted the development and expansion of cooperation between Armenia and Japan in all spheres. In particular, Nikol Pashinyan stressed the need to deepen trade and economic ties, noting that the Armenian Government is interested in attracting Japanese investments to our country. Highly appreciating the technical assistance provided to our country so far in the field of emergency situations and healthcare, the Prime Minister expressed hope that it will be continuous and will contribute to the effective implementation of reforms in those areas.

Ambassador Masanori noted that the development of relations with Armenia in the political, economic and humanitarian spheres is of great importance for the Government of Japan. The Ambassador added that the Japanese side is also interested in expanding economic cooperation and is ready to work intensively with its Armenian partners in that direction. Fukushima Masanori presented to the Prime Minister the programs implemented by the Embassy of Japan in our country, which are aimed at providing various fields with technical equipment.

The interlocutors also discussed issues related to the implementation of student exchange programs in the field of education, cooperation in high technologies, healthcare and other areas, as well as issues related to Armenia’s participation in the Osaka 2025 Expo.