Armenia’s Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Trade Ani Avetisyan met with representatives of the Brazilian aircraft manufacturer Embraer. The talks took place in Bahrain during the Manama Dialogue international forum. The manufacturer was represented by Hussein Dabbas, Managing Director for Institutional Relations with Africa and the Middle East, and Tahar Zaouche, Sales Director for the Middle East and Central Asia markets.

During the meeting, Embraer representatives outlined the company’s programs and offerings. The participants also discussed potential areas of cooperation between the Brazilian manufacturer and Armenia. However, specific projects, volumes of potential deliveries, or financial parameters of the cooperation were not disclosed.

As one of the possible next steps, the parties discussed arranging study visits. Such trips could enable the Armenian side to explore Embraer’s capabilities in greater detail and evaluate the prospects of working together. No agreements have been reported signed, nor decisions made regarding aircraft procurement.