New Finnish envoy presents credentials to Armenian President![]() May 7, 2013 - 16:23 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Newly appointed Finnish ambassador to Armenia Christer Michelsson (residence in Helsinki) presented his credentials to Armenian President Serzh Sargsyan. President Sargsyan congratulated the envoy on the appointment, voicing hope that he will contribute to the strengthening of Armenian-Finnish relations. Trade and economic relations, prospects for the development of cooperation in the fields of education and culture were further discussed, with ambassador Michelsson briefing President Sargsyan on the economic priorities of his country. The two men further dwelt on regional issues and Nagorno Karabakh conflict settlement, presidential press service reported. ![]() ![]() Grigoryan added that the situation around the world and particularly in the region is very difficult. The Armenian Defense Ministry has denied Azerbaijan's accusations of violating the ceasefire. Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan took to social media to thank his Lithuanian counterpart for the contribution. President of the Armenian parliament Alen Simonyan met with the Speaker of the Azerbaijani Milli Majlis Sahiba Gafarova. ![]() ![]() Partner news | ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |