YEREVAN. – The newly appointed Ambassador of Egypt, Tarek Ibrahim Muhammad Maati, on Friday presented his credentials to President Serzh Sargsyan of Armenia.

The President congratulated the ambassador on the commencement of his diplomatic mission in Armenia, and expressed hope that during his tenure he will use his experience and knowledge for furthering and strengthening relations of the two friendship states.

Serzh Sargsyan noted that the Armenian-Egyptian relations have entered a new phase in recent years, and underscored that the existing great potential in cooperation between the two countries needs to be utilized to the fullest.

Ambassador Maati, for his part, assured that he will do his utmost to strengthen relations between the two states and develop cooperation in all domains of mutual interest.

The Egyptian diplomat concurred with the President of Armenia regarding the need to strengthen relations between the legislatures of the two countries.

Also, the interlocutors highlighted the special role of the Armenian community of Egypt in the strengthening of friendly relations between Armenia and Egypt.

The President of Armenia wished success to the newly appointed ambassador of Egypt, throughout his tenure.