November 5, 2009 - 17:22 AMT
Yerevan and Washington sign agreement on science and technology cooperation
U.S.-Armenia Joint Economic Taskforce (USATF) convened its regular session on November 3 in Washington. Armenian delegation was headed by Economy Minister Nerses Yeritsyan. Among delegation members were RA State Income Committee Chair Gagik Khachatryan, Deputy FM Arman Kirakosyan, RA Ambassador to United States Tatul Margaryan, Deputy Finance Minister Vardan Aramyan, Deputy Justice Minister Emil Babayan and other officials.

Discussion focused on promoting good governance and democracy development, addressing regional issues and enhancing the business climate in Armenia, US State Department says in a release. Armenian side introduced its achievements and further plans. Armenian delegation had separate meetings in Department of State, Department of Commerce, World Bank and International Monetary Fund.

The U.S. Government and the Government of Armenia concluded an important agreement on science and technology cooperation as part of the Task Force's meetings in Washington, D.C.