Armenian Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Trade Ararat Mirzoyan met with Estonian Foreign Minister Margus Tsahkna, informs the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Trade of Armenia.

Minister Mirzoyan thanked Margus Tsahkna for the invitation to attend the solemn event dedicated to the 108th anniversary of the establishment of the Estonian Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The ministers discussed the upcoming activities and the agenda of planned visits.

The commitment expressed by both sides to increase the resident diplomatic presence in the capitals of the two countries was emphasized. The interlocutors conferred on further expansion of cooperation between Armenia and Estonia in various directions.

In this context, the implementation of the memorandum of understanding on enhanced partnership signed between the foreign ministries of the two countries was underscored.

Ararat Mirzoyan and Margus Tsahkna discussed also the possibilities of intensifying bilateral economic ties, expanding trade, and exporting Armenian products to Estonia and other European markets, as well as joint initiatives aimed at increasing the visibility and recognition of Armenian products.

In this context, the Made in Armenia exhibition held in Tallinn in July and Minister Tsahkna’s personal participation in it were noted with satisfaction. The interlocutors highlighted the development of cooperation between Enterprise Armenia of Armenia and the Estonian Business and Innovation Agency.

The exchange of experience in digitalization, e-governance, and innovative technology, as well as the continued development of institutional capacities were also highlighted.

Ararat Mirzoyan highly appreciated Estonia’s support for the democratic reforms being implemented in Armenia, as well as the deepening of the Armenia-EU partnership.

The ministers exchanged views also on international developments, and emphasized the importance of consistently strengthening the resilience of Armenia and Estonia in the current conditions.