President of Armenia Vahagn Khachaturyan received Italy’s Ambassador to Armenia, Alessandro Ferranti, on the occasion of Italy’s National Day. The two discussed the potential for sharing Italy’s successful experience in education, culture, high technologies, and related fields.

A portion of the conversation focused on the ongoing development of cooperation in preserving and restoring historical and cultural heritage.

At the conclusion of their meeting, Ambassador Ferranti assured that Italy is making consistent efforts to make the process of obtaining Schengen visas more accessible and convenient for Armenian citizens.

President Khachaturyan stated: “I warmly congratulate you on this special day, which symbolizes freedom and democracy for the Italian people. Italy is globally recognized as a nation of great civilizational values. The impact it has had on human history and cultural development is invaluable. The ties between Armenia and Italy, and between our peoples, are as ancient as our histories. Today, Italy holds a special significance for Armenia. Our relations are built on a shared commitment to common values. I am confident that during your mission, you are guided by these principles, contributing to the deepening of mutual understanding between our countries and peoples.”

Ambassador Ferranti thanked the President for the reception, saying: “Mr. President, I deeply appreciate your time and the warm welcome. It has been about four months since I had the honor of presenting my credentials to you. Today, I bring President Mattarella’s greetings and heartfelt wishes. Your kind words during our first meeting have been a great inspiration to me. Over these months, I have held many positive and productive meetings with representatives of Armenian government bodies, organizations, and institutions. I have personally felt how deep and strong the friendship between our peoples is.”

The discussion also covered key issues of Armenian-Italian bilateral cooperation and opportunities for expanding dialogue. The ambassador presented recent developments in the economic field, emphasizing that an Italian Foreign Trade Office has been established under the embassy to strengthen ties between Armenian and Italian business communities.

He also spoke about several upcoming projects aimed at deepening economic cooperation and exploring new directions. Both sides expressed satisfaction with the growing activity in tourism, noting that the increased tourist flow reflects the high level of mutual interest and trust.