YEREVAN, JUNE 1, ARMENPRESS. Deputy Parliament Speaker of Armenia Eduard Sharmazanov on June 1 had a meeting with Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Argentina Gonzalo Urriolabeitia in Armenia.

Sharmazanov stressed the importance of the works of the two Parliaments and the friendship groups aimed at developing and deepening the bilateral relations. He also highlighted the necessity of mutual visits stating that Argentina is a friendly country of Armenia.

Sharmazanov said the traditional friendly relations should be maintained with the states with whom we are united with common Christian values, as well as with the existence of the Armenian community of Argentina.  

Armenian Deputy Parliament Speaker also stressed the role of Argentina over the recognition process of the Armenian Genocide.

Referring to the regional issues, Sharmazanov said: “We would like the Parliament of Argentina to have a complete perception over our region and understand that Azerbaijan is a serious threat in the South Caucasus”.

Eduard Sharmazanov expressed willingness on behalf of the Friendship group to make all efforts to deepen and develop the cooperation between the two states.

Gonzalo Urriolabeitia, in his turn, said there are great opportunities to develop the bilateral relations.

He ensured that strategic, economic and other issues of bilateral interest are in the focus of attention of the Argentine authorities.