On November 17, Armenian Ambassador to Egypt Armen Melkonyan handed his credentials to Egyptian President Muhammad Hosni Mubarak. Extending to Egyptian leader RA President Serzh Sargsyan's warm greetings, Armenian diplomat expressed willingness to provide maximum support to deepening of Armenian-Egyptian friendly ties.

In turn, Egyptian President wished Armen Melkonyan success during his tenure, RA MFA press service reports.