YEREVAN, FEBRUARY 9, ARMENPRESS.  President of Armenia Serzh Sargsyan received Minister of Foreign Affairs of Kingdom of Sweden, Margot Wallström and the delegation led by her on February 9. “Armenpress” was informed about this from the Department of Public Relations and Mass Media of Republic of Armenia President’s Office.

The President of Armenia and the Foreign Minister of Sweden discussed opportunities of developing Armenia-Sweden relations both in bilateral and multilateral formats, possible assistance of Sweden for the reforms undertaken in Armenia, exchanged ideas over regional developments and challenges, current international issues, and negotiation process of Nagorno Karabakh conflict settlement. The President introduced in detail the position of the Armenian side to the guest, based on the fundamental principles of international law.

The interlocutors mutually highlighted the political dialogue between Armenia and Sweden which has significantly activated in the recent period. President Serzh Sargsyan documented with satisfaction that today Sweden is among Armenia’s reliable partners in Europe.

Foreign Minister Margot Wallström stated that a good platform has been established for further developing and deepening relations between the two friendly states, and expressed readiness on behalf of her country to assist Armenia in conducting reforms. The President of the Republic mentioned that the authorities view the comprehensive reforms in Armenia as an important guarantee for the progress and development of the country and the support by the EU colleagues is highly appreciated.

Referring to Armenia-EU cooperation, Serzh Sargsyan stated that Sweden, as a friendly country, plays a significant role in strengthening Armenia-EU relations. Foreign Minister Margot Wallström assured that Armenia can continue relying on the support of Sweden and be convinced that the delegation led by her is in Armenia as a friend of EU Eastern Partnership and the region. The Minister considered the cooperation in the mentioned format as another opportunity to strengthen relations between the two states.