YEREVAN, JANUARY 26, NOYAN TAPAN. RA Minister of Transport and Communication Gurgen Sargsyan received Italian Deputy Minister of Economic Development Paolo Romani on January 26. The minister expressed a hope that the use of Italy's successful experience in various spheres will help develop the Armenian economy. According to spokeswoman for the RA Ministry of Transport and Communication Susanna Tonoyan, during the meeting, in which RA Minister of Economy Nerses Yeritsian also took part, the sides discussed a number of issues of bilateral interest, particularly issues related to radio and television broadcasting digitalization, Internet access, the railway, and road construction. P. Romani underlined the existence of all the necessary conditions for providing support for Armenia. Noting that Italy is famous for its large road construction companies, he expressed a hope that they will participate in the international tender for construction of the North-South Highway. P. Romani did not rule out the involvement of Italian companies in railway construction.

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