February 12, 2009 - 11:43 AMT
Armenia interested in developing relations with Israel
Israeli Ambassador to Armenia Shemi Tzur (residence in Israel) handed the copies of his credentials to Armenian Foreign Minister Edward Nalbandian.

"Armenia is interested in relations with Israel and I am hopeful that Ambassador Tzur will make significant contribution to their development," Minister Nalbandian said.

The officials stressed the importance to brisk up political dialogue and strengthen economic relations.

They also referred to the February 10 Israeli general election, the situation in Middle East, ways to resolve the Nagorno Karabakh conflict and normalize the Armenian-Turkish relations, the RA MFA press office reported.