YEREVAN. – Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan received British Ambassador Katherine (Kathy) Jane Leach, who is completing her diplomatic mission in Armenia.

First, the PM thanked the ambassador for her close cooperation and efforts to develop Armenian-British collaboration. Abrahamyan also underscored the further deepening of bilateral cooperation, and considered the expansion of ties in several economic sectors to be full of prospect.

Ambassador Leach, for her part, likewise thanked the Armenian Premier for the effective cooperation and his assistance in the implementation of a variety of projects. The diplomat noted with delight that United Kingdom (UK)-Armenia relations have developed substantially in recent years. She added that the UK is interested in making collaboration with Armenia grow deeper and also expanding the Armenia-European Union ties.

Subsequently, the interlocutors conferred on some matters of mutual interest.