YEREVAN. – Prime Minister of Armenia Tigran Sargsyan received a delegation led by Liliam Kechichián, Minister of Tourism and Sport of Uruguay, who likewise is Armenian.

The PM noted that Armenia and Uruguay possess high level of political understanding. In this context, he underscored the fact that Uruguay was the first country to formally recognize and condemn the Armenian genocide, informs the Government press service. 

“We hope that your visit will give new impetus to boosting relations [between both countries]. We have fairly good traditions in sports, whereas a still unrealized great potential in tourism,” Sargsyan said in his welcoming remarks.   

In turn Kechichián shared her impressions of her current visit to Armenia.

Next, the interlocutors discussed the prospects for development of cooperation in sports and tourism, and highlighted the need to take steps toward visa facilitation between Armenia and Uruguay.  

They also appreciated the role of the Armenian community of Uruguay in the development of bilateral relations.

The talk was followed by the official signing of the agreement on cooperation between the Armenian and Uruguayan governments, and in the tourism sector. 

Armenia’s Minister of Economy Vahram Avanesyan, and Uruguay’s Tourism and Sport Minister Liliam Kechichián signed this document.