Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan on Tuesday received a delegation led by the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Netherlands, Tom Berendsen, the PM’s office informs.

The premier highlighted the consistent development of the strategic partnership between Armenia and the Netherlands, noting with satisfaction that there is an active political dialogue between the two countries. Pashinyan stressed the need to expand trade and economic ties and implement consistent steps in that regard.

Also, the Armenian leader considered the role of the Netherlands important in the development of Armenia-European Union (EU) relations and the promotion of reforms in Armenia.

In turn, Tom Berendsen thanked for the warm hospitality and expressed a conviction that the results of this visit will give a new impetus to bilateral cooperation. He added that the Netherlands welcomes the ambitious agenda of democratic reforms of the Armenian government and is ready to continue its assistance in this matter.

The interlocutors discussed the further development of Armenia-EU relations and the progress of joint programs.

Both sides emphasized the importance of establishing peace between Armenia and Azerbaijan, which contributes to the promotion and expansion of regional cooperation. In this context, they reflected on the process of unblocking regional transport infrastructure, including the implementation of the Trump Route for International Peace and Prosperity (TRIPP) and the Armenian government's "Crossroads of Peace" projects.