YEREVAN.- The newly appointed Austria’s Ambassador to Armenia Alois Kraut (residence in Vienna) presented his credentials to Armenia’s Foreign Minister Edward Nalbandian on Monday.

Welcoming the Ambassador, Minister Nalbandian expressed hope that during his diplomatic mission Alois Kraut will contribute to strengthening and development of Armenia-Austria relations.

In his turn, Ambassador Kraut noted he would spare no effort to raise the bilateral ties to a new level.

The Foreign Minister stressed importance of Austrian President Heinz Fischer’s recent visit to Armenia, saying it will give a new impetus to the development of relations between the states.

The interlocutors reflected on the Armenia-EU interaction, a number of regional and international issues.