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Armenia and Belgium Discuss New Opportunities for Water Sector Cooperation

September 09, 2026

Aramazd Ghalamkaryan, Chairman of the Water Committee, received H.E. Mr. Eric De Muynck, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Kingdom of Belgium to Armenia, along with Jacob Bossaer, Founder and CEO of the Belgian company "BOSAQ"—which specializes in the production, installation, and operation of drinking water treatment systems—and Anthony Tarigan, the company's Officer for International Relations.

During the meeting, opportunities for cooperation in the water sector were discussed, specifically regarding options for decentralized drinking water treatment, efficient use of water resources, and circular water use aligned with European standards.

The Belgian company "BOSAQ" specializes in developing autonomous, modular, and renewable-energy-powered water treatment systems. The solutions offered by the company are particularly applicable for remote and rural communities.

Discussions also covered opportunities for industrial water reuse, as well as innovative technological solutions aimed at the development of water infrastructure.

Furthermore, the meeting addressed financing possibilities for water infrastructure development projects. Specifically, potential mechanisms for attracting grants and concessional loans through public and private financial institutions were reviewed.

The parties emphasized the importance of advancing technological and expert cooperation within the framework of projects directed at introducing modern and sustainable solutions in Armenia's water sector.