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Armenian Foreign Minister thanks EAM Jaishankar for warm welcome

IANS March 11, 2025 181 views

Armenian Foreign Minister Ararat Mirzoyan concluded a significant three-day official visit to India, meeting with External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar to discuss bilateral cooperation. The discussions covered a wide range of topics including trade, technology, and multilateral engagement between the two nations. Both ministers emphasized exploring new avenues of partnership in digital technologies and pharmaceuticals. The visit resulted in important MoUs being signed, marking a promising advancement in India-Armenia diplomatic relations.

"We had a fruitful discussion on key topics of our bilateral agenda" - Ararat Mirzoyan
New Delhi, March 11: Armenian Foreign Affairs Minister Ararat Mirzoyan expressed his gratitude to External Affairs Minister (EAM) Dr S. Jaishankar on Tuesday for the warm welcome and hospitality extended to him and his delegation during their official visit to India.

Key Points

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India and Armenia explore cooperation in digital technologies and pharmaceuticals

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Diplomatic ties strengthened through official bilateral talks

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MoUs signed in foreign service and medical product regulation

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Multilateral collaboration discussed in global forums

Taking to social media platform X, Mirzoyan posted, "Thank you Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar for the warm welcome & hospitality extended to me & my delegation today in Delhi."

"We had a fruitful discussion on key topics of our bilateral agenda both reflecting on the significant progress we have made & outlining the ways to further deepen our partnership. Glad to continue the conversation also on regional & international developments," he added.

The Armenian Foreign Minister is on an official visit to India from March 9 to 11 at the invitation of EAM Jaishankar. During this visit, the two leaders engaged in productive discussions, focusing on a wide range of issues aimed at further strengthening the growing India-Armenia bilateral relationship.

According to the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), the talks between the two leaders covered significant areas of cooperation, including political exchanges, trade, economic collaboration, education, culture, and enhancing people-to-people ties between the two countries.

Both ministers emphasised the importance of exploring new avenues for cooperation in digital technologies and pharmaceuticals, highlighting the potential for growth in these sectors, the MEA stated.

The discussions included a strong focus on multilateral cooperation, particularly within the United Nations and other global forums.

Additionally, the MoU on Cooperation between the Sushma Swaraj Institute of Foreign Service and the Diplomatic School of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Armenia and another MoU between CDSCO, India, and CDMTE, Armenia, on cooperation in the field of regulation of medical products was also signed, the MEA stated.

Regional and global developments of shared interest were also part of the conversations, where both leaders exchanged views on critical issues impacting their respective nations and the international community.

This official visit marks another important step in solidifying the India-Armenia partnership, with both sides expressing a mutual desire to explore new opportunities for cooperation across various sectors.

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