On November 11, NA Speaker Hovik Abrahmayn received Hans-Jochen Schmidt, newly-appointed FRG Ambassador to Armenia. Congratulating diplomat on his new appointment, Armenian parliament speaker expressed hope that he would invest his best efforts in development of Armenian-German ties. Abrahamyan stressed that relations between two states are on firm grounds and highly appreciated trade-economic, political and cultural ties, as well as implementation of GTZ-funded programs in Armenia.

Parties agreed to develop interparliamentary cooperation. Mr. Abrahamyan expressed Armenia's willingness receive German parliament speaker in Armenia.

Meeting also focused on current stage of Armenian-Turkish relations and two parliaments' role in the process, RA NA press service reports.