YEREVAN. – Newly appointed Ambassador of the Netherlands Johannes Douma, whose diplomatic residence is in the Georgian capital city of Tbilisi, on Thursday presented his credentials to President Serzh Sargsyan of Armenia.

Press Office of the President informed Armenian News-NEWS.am that first, Sargsyan congratulated the ambassador on his appointment and wished him success in carrying out his diplomatic mission in Armenia.

The President also underscored the high-level mutual visits and meetings in terms of further strengthening the Armenian-Dutch political discourse.

The Armenian President and the Dutch ambassador stressed the need for a full use of the great potential that exists in trade and economy of both countries.

Sargsyan, in turn, thanked the Dutch government for its continuous assistance in Armenia’s economic development.

At the ensuing talk, the interlocutors reflected on the two countries’ mutually beneficial cooperation within international organizations, and the Netherlands’ role in the development of Armenia-European Union cooperation.

In addition, Serzh Sargsyan and Johannes Douma exchanged views on the Nagorno-Karabakh peace process.