Armenia and Estonia stress importance of expanding permanent diplomatic presence in Yerevan and Tallinn

Armenia’s Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Trade, Ararat Mirzoyan, met Estonian Foreign Minister Margus Tsahkna in Tallinn on 9 November, the Armenian ministry said in a statement.

Mirzoyan thanked Tsahkna for inviting him to the ceremony marking the 108th anniversary of the founding of Estonia’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The ministers discussed next steps and the agenda for planned visits. They highlighted both countries’ commitment to expanding their resident diplomatic presence in each other’s capitals.

The ministers discussed further cooperation in a range of areas. They stressed the importance of implementing the memorandum of understanding on an enhanced partnership signed by the two foreign ministries.

Mirzoyan and Tsahkna discussed ways to strengthen bilateral economic ties, increase trade and expand exports of Armenian products to Estonia and other European markets. They also discussed joint initiatives to raise the profile of Armenian products. In this context, they welcomed the “Made in Armenia” exhibition held in Tallinn in July and noted that Tsahkna had attended in person.

The ministers stressed the importance of developing cooperation between Enterprise Armenia and the Estonian Business and Innovation Agency.

They also highlighted the importance of sharing expertise and continuing to build institutional capacity in digitalisation, e-governance and innovative technologies.

Mirzoyan expressed appreciation for Estonia’s support for democratic reforms in Armenia and for deepening Armenia–EU ties.

The ministers exchanged views on international developments and stressed the importance of continuing to strengthen both countries’ resilience in the current circumstances.