A newly appointed Finnish Ambassador to Armenia Christer Michelsson (residence in Helsinki) presented the copy of credentials to Foreign Minister Edward Nalbandian.

The Armenian official welcomed the envoy on his post, expressing hope for further development of ties with Finland, strengthening of parliamentary relations and boosting trade and economy ties.

The envoy, in turn, stressed the importance of cooperation with Armenia in the framework of Eastern Partnership program.

Discussion of a number of regional and international issues was also on the meeting agenda, Foreign Ministry reported.