On October 12, Armenian Ambassador to Korea Armen Sargsyan (residence Beijing) presented his credentials to Korean President Lee Myung-bak.

The sides noted that Armenian-Korean relations and cooperation are constantly developing and strengthening, RA foreign office press service informed NEWS.am. They also stressed importance of mutual visits of countries’ leaders and intensification of the bilateral dialogue.  

Ambassador Sargsyan noted that projects carried out in Armenia by a number of Korean agencies and funds contribute to bilateral contacts. According to him, involvement of the Armenian IT specialists can give an impetus for launching joint programs.

The Korean President expressed confidence that progress in bilateral relations will be achieved by finding new fields for cooperation.  

Armen Sargsyan is brother of Armenian Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan.