YEREVAN, FEBRUARY 9, ARMENPRESS. Foreign Minister of Armenia Edward Nalbandian received Japanese Foreign Minister’s special envoy for South Caucasus, Ambassador Toshihiro Aiki on February 9. As “Armenpress” was informed from the Department of Press, Information and Public Relations of MFA Armenia, greeting the guest, Minister Nalbandian attached great importance to future deepening of friendly relations between Japan and Armenia and expansion of multisector partnership.  

Thanking for the reception, Japanese Foreign Minister’s special envoy stressed that his country is interested in fostering cooperation with friendly Armenia, which is promoted by high-level interactions and mutual visits.

The implementation process of the agreements reached during the visit of the President of Armenia to Japan was touched upon during the meeting, as well as issues of regular consultations between the MFAs, partnership between the parliamentary friendship groups, cooperation in international organizations, expansion of trade and economic ties were discussed.

Minister Nalbandian highly appreciated Japan’s development assistance rendered to Armenia.

The interlocutors exchanged ideas over a range of regional and international issues. Ambassador Toshihiro Aiki introduced the efforts made to reinforce security and stability in the Korean Peninsula. The sides expressed concern over the launch of a ballistic missile by North Korea, which is in contradiction with the UNSC resolutions.

Minister Nalbandian touched upon Karabakh issue, presenting the situation in the conflict zone, recent developments of the negotiation process, as well as the efforts made by Armenia and the OSCE Minsk Group Co-chairs for exclusively peaceful conflict settlement.