Armenian Foreign Minister Edward Nalbandian met Monday in Rome with his Italian counterpart Franco Frattini to discuss bilateral cooperation, Armenian-Turkish reconciliation and some other regional issues. Armenia-EU relations, specifically the European Neighborhood Policy and Eastern Partnership, were also in focus.

The Italian Minister hailed the signature of Armenian-Turkish protocols and voiced hope for soonest opening of the border.

The two men also stressed the necessity to intensify political dialogue between Armenia and Italy.