YEREVAN. – Germany, as a true friend, will continue assisting in Armenia’s development.

German Minister of Foreign Affairs Guido Westerwelle noted the above-said Thursday during his talk with Armenian Foreign Minister Edward Nalbandian, who is in Berlin on a working visit. 

Westerwelle added that the two countries have excellent mutual relations and stressed that their cooperation is at a high level, informs the Armenian MFA press service. 

In turn Nalbandian noted that an active political discourse is established between Armenia and Germany, this dialogue has gained new momentum, and the collaboration has deepened in recent years.

The ministers expressed their confidence that bilateral relations will develop further.

At the request of the German FM, Nalbandian briefed Westerwelle on the latest developments in the Nagorno-Karabakh peace process, and the ongoing respective efforts by Armenia and the international community.   

The two ministers also reflected on Armenia-EU relations and cooperation within the framework of the Eastern Partnership initiative, and discussed matters concerning the Eastern Partnership Summit to be held in the Lithuanian capital city Vilnius, at the end of November.    

On the same day, Edward Nalbandian also met with Christoph Heusgen, Foreign Policy and National Security Chief Advisor to the German Chancellor.

The interlocutors examined Armenia-EU cooperation and the preparations for the Vilnius summit, and exchanged views on regional matters.