On May 17 the Minister of Foreign Affairs Edward Nalbandian received Diego Ernesto Alvarez Rivera, the newly appointed Ambassador of Argentina to Armenia on the occasion of presenting his credentials. Congratulating the Ambassador on the appointment, Minister Nalbandian mentioned that the Armenian and Argentinean peoples are connected with old and friendly relations which serve as a good basis for the further development of bilateral relations. The Armenian Minister of Foreign Affairs wished the Ambassador success in carrying out his mission, expressing hope that by his activities he would give a new impetus to the expansion of bilateral cooperation in all spheres. Expressing gratitude for the wishes, the Ambassador underlined that Argentina is interested in deepening of cooperation with Armenia and assured that he would do his utmost for the further strengthening of bilateral interaction. The interlocutors discussed issues related to the organization of high-ranking reciprocal visits, ways of the development of bilateral relations in various spheres, strengthening of legal framework, as well as the intensification of cooperation within international organizations, economic interaction and cultural ties. In the course of the meeting, the sides stressed the role and contribution of the Armenian community in Argentina to the development of the cooperation between the two countries. Minister Nalbandian and Ambassador Rivera exchanged views on a number of regional and international issues, the Press, information and public relations department of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Armenia informs.

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