Armenian Minister of Labor and Social Affairs meets with Italian Ambassador

The Minister of Labor and Social Affairs of Armenia, Narek Mkrtchyan, received the newly appointed Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Italy to Armenia, Alessandro Ferranti.

The Minister congratulated the Ambassador on his appointment and wished him a fruitful tenure.

According to the ministry, a number of issues of mutual interest were discussed during the meeting. These included cooperation in areas such as addressing issues pertaining to persons with disabilities, pension security, digitalization, and other fields.

Minister Mkrtchyan highly appreciated the friendly relations between the two countries, emphasizing the great potential for further cooperation.

“During my visit to Rome in 2022, I had constructive discussions with the ministers responsible for issues related to persons with disabilities and labor in Italy. As a result, we decided to sign a memorandum of cooperation. I hope the signing of the planned memorandum will become a reality in the near future, opening the door to further opportunities for collaboration,” the minister noted.

Ambassador Ferranti also highlighted the importance of expanding cooperation between the two countries in the field of labor and social protection, expressing his readiness to contribute to the development of Armenian-Italian relations.

“We are ready to continue our friendly relations across all areas. Much has been achieved over the past two years. The memorandum you have mentioned is one of the most vivid examples, but there is still much more to be done,” the Ambassador stated.

During the meeting, the parties also discussed opportunities for joint work within the framework of the action plan derived from the 2024–2040 Strategy for Improving the Demographic Situation of the Republic of Armenia.

They explored possibilities for implementing joint projects across various sectors.