Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan on Tuesday hosted Queen Sofia of Spain at the government building, the PM’s office informs.

The premier welcomed the visit of Her Majesty to Armenia and expressed hope that she will receive warm impressions from the country. Pashinyan added that this year, the visits of two high-ranking Spanish officials—first Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez and then Queen Sofia—to Armenia testify to the development of relations between the two countries. According to Nikol Pashinyan, the positive dynamics in bilateral relations should be used to further strengthen political dialogue between Armenia and Spain.

In turn, Queen Sofia expressed gratitude for the warm hospitality and noted that she was impressed by the warm hospitality and Armenia. His Majesty noted that she will participate in the solemn ceremony of awarding the Prince Talal International Prize for Human Development in Yerevan, as well as plans to visit historical and cultural sites in Armenia and attend events dedicated to Armenia-Spain friendly ties.

During the meeting, Prime Minister Pashinyan and Queen Sofia exchanged views on the avenues for further development of relations between the two countries.