On September 7, Hovik Abrahamyan, Armenian NA Chairman met with Philippe Lefort, newly appointed EUSR for South Caucasus and crisis in Georgia.

Abrahamyan welcomed Lefort and congratulated on his new post emphasizing the priority of enhancing relationships between Armenia and the EU, according to NA press service.

Lefort on his part thanked Abrahamyan and stressed the importance of his appointment in that post in the context of regulation of regional issues.

The sides also touched upon Euronest PA. Here Abrahamayan noted that Armenia has always welcomed the idea of parliamentary assemblies.

Lefort’s visit to Yerevan on September 7 was preceded by visits to the capitals of Azerbaijan and Georgia as part of his first regional visit.

The EUSR’s mandate also envisages fostering ties with governments, parliaments and other key political entities, juridical authorities and civil communities, encouraging the countries of the region to collaborate on issues of mutual concern, combating terrorism, illegal trafficking and organized crime.