On May 21, Armenia's newly-appointed ambassador to Japan, Hrant Poghosyan handed over the copy of his credentials to Japanese Deputy Foreign Minister Kenichiro Sasae.

Vice-Minister Sasae congratulated the envoy on his appointment, voicing hope for further strengthening and expansion of Armenian-Japanese ties during his term of office.

Ambassador Poghosyan, in turn, thanked for the warm welcome, noting that Armenia always considered Japan a friendly country.