Newly-appointed ambassador of New Zealand to Armenia Hamish Cooper presented his credentials to President Serzh Sargsyan.

President Sargsyan congratulated the envoy on the appointment, voicing hope that he will contribute to the strengthening of bilateral relations.

The two stressed the need to fully use the existing potential for further development of diplomatic ties between the two countries.

They highlighted the importance of close cooperation in international organizations, with ambassador Cooper pledging to do the utmost to develop Armenia-New Zealand relations.