YEREVAN. – Armenian FM Edward Nalbandian on Thursday held a meeting with newly appointed Brazil’s Ambassador to Armenia Edmon Marinu Duarte Monteiru. The Ambassador handed in the copies of his credentials to the Armenian FM.

Edward Nalbandian congratulated Ambassador on his appointment, noting that Armenia and Brazil have formed friendly and close relations. The Minister expressed hope that new Ambassador will make a contribution to deepening of cooperation between the states.

In his turn, Ambassador said Brazil is attaching importance to development of relations with Armenia and he is ready to spare no effort for deepening of bilateral ties.

The sides touched upon intensification of inter-parliamentary ties, promoting business contacts, holding consultations between the foreign ministries.