On June 7, RA Foreign Minister Edward Nalbandian received a delegation headed by President of the Milan Provincial Council Bruno Dapei, the RA presidential press service informed NEWS.am.

Minister Nalbandian pointed out that the bilateral relations have intensified recently, official delegations’ visits being evidence of that. 

According to him, Armenia is interested in further cooperation with Italy. In this context the Minister pointed out the importance of cooperation between Kotayk region of Armenia and Milan Province, the possibility of cooperation between Milan and Yerevan.

Nalbandian thanked the Milan authorities for recognizing the Armenian Genocide in 2006, noting the recognition and denunciation of crimes against humanity is a global issue.

In his turn, Mr. Dapei pointed out the importance of developing cooperation at the regional level. He expressed his appreciation of the Armenian community’s contribution to the political, economic and cultural life of the province.

The sides also discussed regional problems.