Political consultations held between the Ministries of Foreign Affairs of Armenia and Norway

YEREVAN, MARCH 21, ARMENPRESS. The Ministries of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Armenia and the Kingdom of Norway on Thursday held regular political consultations in Yerevan. Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Armenia Paruyr Hovhannisyan and State Secretary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Norway Evind Vad Petersson conducted the consultations, the foreign ministry said.

The interlocutors discussed a wide range of issues related to the development of bilateral relations. They emphasized the need to activate the Armenian-Norwegian political dialogue, expand cooperation in legal treaty fields and strengthen inter-parliamentary ties. They also highlighted the importance of revitalizing connections in trade, the economy, high technology, culture, education, tourism and other areas.

The parties discussed cooperation within international organizations. They also exchanged thoughts on urgent issues on the regional and global agenda.

During the meeting, the process of normalizing relations between Armenia and Azerbaijan was addressed.

Deputy Minister Paruyr Hovhannisyan presented the interlocutor with the latest regional developments, emphasizing Armenia's positions on critical issues.

The Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Armenia also presented the "Crossroads of Peace" project developed by the Armenian government to the Norwegian partners.