New opportunities open to connect Central Asia with Europe through Armenia; Greece a key link – Deputy FM Kostanyan

After the Washington agreements between Armenia and Azerbaijan, new opportunities have opened in the context of connecting Central Asia to Europe through Armenia; Greece serving as an important link in this chain.

According to the correspondent of Armenpress from Athens, this was stated by Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Armenia Vahan Kostanyan, who is part of the delegation led by President Vahagn Khachaturyan on a state visit to Greece.

“After August 8, 2025, new opportunities have opened in the context of connecting Central Asia to Europe through Armenia, and Greece is a very important link in this entire chain. We must now work to ensure that Greece and Armenia, as well as the South Caucasus in general, further strengthen cooperation in this direction,” Kostanyan said.

He noted that there is strong interest not only from Greece but also from many EU member states in investing in Armenia, adding that the Armenian government is highly interested in deepening relations with both Greece and the European Union.

Kostanyan emphasized that during President Vahagn Khachaturyan’s state visit to Greece, the high level of political relations between the two countries was reaffirmed. According to him, alongside political issues, discussions on economic opportunities also occupy an important place on the bilateral agenda.

“Today we met with Greek business representatives. The focus of the meeting was on opportunities for economic cooperation between the two countries. This topic was also addressed during official meetings. We presented the economic opportunities available in Armenia, as well as the economic achievements recorded in recent years. Investment prospects in priority sectors were also presented,” Kostanyan said.