On November 3, the RA NA Vice President Aram Vardevanyan received the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Bulgaria to Armenia Nikola Nikolov.

The Head of the RA NA Armenia-Bulgaria Friendship Group Grisha Tamrazyan also participated in the meeting.

Welcoming the Ambassador, Aram Vardevanyan noted that the relations between Armenia and Bulgaria have deep historical roots, and that the Armenian side values ​​the warm and friendly ties established between the two peoples. He emphasized with gratitude the active support of Bulgaria for the European integration process of Armenia.

The NA Vice President underscored that the development of the Armenia-Bulgaria inter-parliamentary ties is of great importance.

Expressing his gratitude for the meeting, Nikola Nikolov emphasized that the relations between the two countries are based on deep historical and cultural ties. He noted that the Armenian community in Bulgaria has always played an important role in maintaining and strengthening close relations between the two countries.

According to the Ambassador, the Joint Declaration on Strategic Partnership between the Republic of Armenia and the Republic of Bulgaria, signed in Yerevan on May 3, 2026, marks a significant new phase in bilateral diplomatic relations. It outlines the shared vision for deepening mutually beneficial cooperation, based on common values ​​and mutual interests. Nikola Nikolov also highlighted the cooperation between the parliaments of the two states. According to him, Armenia is a reliable economic partner for Bulgaria, and that Bulgaria remains committed to continuing a long-term and mutually beneficial partnership. In this context, it was underlined that the launch of a new air route between Yerevan and Sofia will provide fresh impetus to the economic, cultural, and tourism ties between the two countries.

Touching upon the agenda for economic cooperation, Aram Vardevanyan expressed his conviction that both countries unrealized great potential, which is necessary to fully use for deepening bilateral ties.

The NA Vice President thanked the representatives of Bulgaria for their support of the resolution adopted by the European Parliament, which emphasizes the necessity of releasing the Armenian Christians being illegally held in Azerbaijan.

Aram Vardevanyan introduced the Ambassador the domestic political situation of the country and referred to the regional security, the peace agenda, and the challenges facing the strengthening of the rule of law and democracy. He presented a legislative initiative concerning the healthcare sector, authored by the Ra NA Strong Armenia Faction, which has already been formally introduced into the legislative process. It was noted that the initiative aims to develop the healthcare system and ensure public access to affordable medicines, taking as a basis approaches used within the EU. Reference was also made to the legislative initiative to amend the RA Criminal Code, presenting its primary objectives and the proposing regulations.