Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan of Armenia on Wednesday hosted the delegation led by Prince Abdulaziz bin Talal Al Saud of Saudi Arabia, at the Armenian government building, the PM’s office informs.

The premier welcomed Prince Abdulaziz bin Talal Al Saud’s visit to Armenia and highlighted the significance of holding this year’s award ceremony for the Prince Talal International Prize for Human Development in Armenia.

"This is very good and pleasant news for us. We know that it is a highly prestigious award, and I will also be attending the ceremony this evening—it is a great honor for me. As you know, COP17 is currently taking place in Armenia. Issues concerning biodiversity and sustainability are becoming increasingly important for each of us. I hope that, through international cooperation, we will be able to find a solution to this global problem. Welcome; I would like to hear your impressions and your assessment of the current situation," noted Nikol Pashinyan.

In turn, the Saudi prince expressed his gratitude for the warm hospitality.

"This is my second visit to Armenia in the last two years. Honestly, every time I visit Armenia, I feel a desire to return. I am trying to arrange for my wife and family to visit as well—not only to get acquainted with the country, its great culture, and its long history, but also to identify projects that we might implement jointly in Armenia. Naturally, holding the award ceremony for the Prince Talal International Prize for Human Development in Armenia is of great importance to us. Over the past years, Armenia has gone through various phases, and today we are impressed to see what it has achieved. Furthermore, hosting COP17 here is also very significant," Abdulaziz bin Talal Al Saud added.

Subsequently, he spoke about the Prince Talal International Prize for Human Development and its objectives.

Afterward, the interlocutors discussed the prospects for the further development of relations between Armenia and Saudi Arabia. Both sides highlighted the significance of the establishment of diplomatic relations between the two countries, expressing confidence that this would provide a new impetus for developing cooperation and expanding ties across various sectors. The parties exchanged views also on the opportunities for implementing investment projects in Armenia.

In addition, Nikol Pashinyan and Abdulaziz bin Talal Al Saud addressed issues of regional importance. In this regard, both sides emphasized the importance of establishing peace between Armenia and Azerbaijan and strengthening stability in the region.