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Concept of a private investment fund in Armenia discussed by Minister of Economy with Nubar Afeyan

YEREVAN, April 4. /ARKA/. The concept of creating a private investment fund in Armenia within the framework of effective public-private partnership was discussed by Armenian Minister of Economy Gevorg Papoyan and American businessman Nubar Afeyan.

During the meeting  held on Friday at the Ministry of Economy, the parties touched upon the issues of improving the investment environment and increasing Armenia’s attractiveness.

The Minister pointed out that investments can significantly contribute to the economic development of the country and emphasized the importance of creating appropriate conditions for foreign investors.

Papoyan also noted that the Ministry is actively working on the improvement of investment conditions and is ready to continue cooperation within the framework of initiatives important for innovation and economic growth.

Nubar Afeyan is an American businessman and philanthropist, founder and executive director of Flagship Pioneering, founder of the Afeyan Initiatives for Armenia (AIFA) Foundation.-0-

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