On August 2, 2007, Minister Vartan Oskanian received a delegation headed by Gunter Pilarsky, the founder and president of Cronimet Cruppe. Mr. Pilarsky was accompanied by several German officials from local and federal government.

Gunter Pilarsky presented his company's activities in Armenia and expressed satisfaction both with export possibilities and with the business environment in Armenia. He also spoke about the results of his current visit to Armenia, including official meetings and particularly, a cooperation memorandum signed between the two countries Chambers of Commerce.

Minister Oskanian, who had appointed Mr. Pilarsky Honorary Consul several years ago, expressed appreciation for Mr. Pilarsky's private and public initiatives. He spoke, generally, about Armenia's economic situation and the country's investment policy. The minister also spoke about the European direction of Armenia's foreign policy.

The two shared thoughts about the potential for enlargement of the legal framework supporting economic cooperation between Germany and Armenia.