Armenia attaches great significance to expanding friendly relations with Bulgaria in political, economic and cultural spheres, Armenian President Serzh Sargsyan stated at the meeting with Bulgarian Minister of Transport, Information Technology and Communications Alexandar Tsvetkov.

The RA President stressed the Armenian-Bulgarian inter-governmental commission’s role in developing economic cooperation, intensifying contacts Armenian-Bulgarian business contacts and implementing new programs. According to him, extensive contractual underpinnings between the two countries are a good opportunity to expand bilateral trade and economic ties. “I am confident the commission’s session will enable both state bodies and business circles to seek new edges for cooperation,” Sargsyan said.

Minister Tsvetkov informed President Sargsyan of the results of discussions on transport and agricultural issues. He stressed the discussions and agreements will soon produce their results.