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Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan received a delegation led by Dutch Minister of Foreign Affairs Tom Berendsen.
Pashinyan emphasized the importance of consistently developing the strategic partnership between Armenia and the Netherlands, noting with satisfaction that the two countries maintain an active political dialogue, the Prime Minister’s Office said in a statement.
The Armenian PM stressed the need to expand trade and economic ties and take consistent steps in that direction.
He also highlighted the Netherlands’ role in developing Armenia–European Union relations and advancing reforms being implemented in Armenia.
Berendsen thanked Pashinyan for the warm reception and expressed confidence that the visit would give new impetus to bilateral cooperation. He added that the Netherlands welcomes the Armenian government’s ambitious agenda of democratic reforms and is ready to continue supporting these efforts.
The two sides discussed further development of Armenia–EU relations and the progress of joint programs.
They also emphasized the importance of the establishment of peace between Armenia and Azerbaijan, which contributes to promoting and expanding regional cooperation. In this context, they discussed the process of unblocking transport infrastructure, including the implementation of the Trump Route for International Peace and Prosperity (TRIPP) and the Armenian government’s Crossroads of Peace project.