New Venezuellan Ambassador to Armenia Ugo Jose Garcia Fernandez (residence in Moscow) has today handed his credentials to RA President Serzh Sargsyan. Congratulating diplomat on his new appointment, President expressed hopes for further development of bilateral ties.

Parties considered possibilities for cooperation in various spheres. They also attached importance to establishing active bilateral cooperation within the frameworks of international organizations.

Mr. Sargsyan welcomed Venezuelan parliament's recognition of Armenian Genocide in 2005, RA President's press service reports.