YEREVAN. - Foreign ministers of Armenia and Egypt, Edward Nalbandian and Sameh Hassan Shoukry, on Monday exchanged messages on the occasion of the 25th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between the countries.

In his message, FM Nalbandian noted that during a quarter century the relations between the two countries have developed. He also stressed that the Armenian community of Egypt traditionally plays an important role in the modern history of Egypt, contributing to the development of relations between the two countries also today, the press-service of the Armenian MFA informed Armenian News – NEWS.am.

Sameh Shoukry, for his part, expressed satisfaction with the fact that the warm relations between the countries have deep roots. He also stressed that these relations are based on respect and common interests.