Armenia appreciates Slovakia’s balanced approach to the problems of the South Caucasus, RA President Serzh Sargsyan stated at a meeting with a Slovakian delegation led by Foreign Minister Miroslav Lajčák on March 18.

The RA presidential press office informed NEWS.am that the Armenian leader pointed out a high level of bilateral relations. President Sargsyan stated Armenia is interested in developing cooperation with Slovakia.

The Armenian leader expressed his gratitude to the Slovakian Parliament for adopting an Armenian Genocide resolution in 2004.

President Serzh Sagsyan conveyed his invitation to his Slovakian counterpart to visit Armenia.

President Sargsyan and Minister Lajčák discussed issues of intensifying political, economic and cultural cooperation, pointing out the importance of expanding the legal framework. The sides exchanged views on the Armenia-EU cooperation and on the relevant steps in this field. The sides were also of the unanimous opinion that the EU Eastern Partnership program opens up new opportunities for developing the Armenian-Slovakian relations.

President Serzh Sargsyan briefed the Slovakian delegation on the latest developments in the Nagorno-Karabakh peace process and on official Yerevan’s position. The Armenian leader also addressed the regional and international problems of mutual interest.

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