OPENING ARGENTINEAN EMBASSY WILL STRENGTHEN BILATERAL RELATIONS

PanARMENIAN.Net - Armenian FM Vartan Oskanian the other day met with Argentinean Minister of Foreign Affairs, International Trade and Religion Rafael Antonio Bielsa, reported the Press Service of the Armenian MFA. Welcoming the high rank guest, V. Oskanian noted the importance of development of Armenian-Argentinean relations, their strengthening and presence of Argentine in the region of the South Caucasus. The parties discussed the current state and the prospects of development of bilateral relations, noted the need for political dialogue and activation of mutual visits to solve issues of mutual interest. The parties also noted the large role of the Armenian community of Argentine in the friendly relations of the two countries. Thereupon, V. Oskanian welcomed the presence of Argentinean capital in the Armenian economy, specifically the notable investment of Corporation America Consortium Eduardo Eurnekian in Zvartnots Yerevan airport. The parties also touched upon some international issues referring to the UN reform. V. Oskanian also briefed his colleague on the latest developments in the Karabakh settlement. The parties noted the importance of the opening of the Argentinean Embassy in Armenia to strengthen and develop the political, trade and economic relations. At the end of the meeting the Ministers signed a number of bilateral agreements on cooperation.