YEREVAN. – Armenia's Foreign Minister Edward Nalbandian on Monday received newly appointed Jordan's Ambassador Mohammad Nur Osman Yusef Balkari (residence in Tashkent) who extended the copies of his credentials.

Minister Nalbandian congratulated Ambassador and expressed hope that the latter will give impetus to development and deepening of Armenia-Jordan traditionally friendly ties.

For his part, Jordan's Ambassador assured that he will work to expand bilateral cooperation.

Minister Nalbandian and Ambassador Balkari discussed preparations for the planned visit of Armenia's president to Jordan and the documents to be signed during the visit.

They exchanged views on the Middle East developments, the continuing violence by extremists in northern Iraq and the efforts towards the settlement of the situation.

Foreign Minister briefed Ambassador on Armenia's foreign policy priorities and approaches to the solution of regional problems.