Deputy Foreign Minister Ashot Hovakimian arrived in Buenos Aires to attend the inauguration of the president-elect of Argentina Kristina Fernandez.

On behalf of Armenian President Serzh Sargsyan, Mr. Hovakimian congratulated Ms. Fernandez on her election.

Also, the Armenian official participated in the oath-taking ceremony of the newly-elected Buenos Aires Mayor Mauricio Macri.

A visit to an Armenian church and meeting with representatives of Armenian Embassy were also on Hovakimian’s agenda.