Armenian Ambassador to Brazil Ashot Yeghiazaryan presented his credentials to Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva.

Following the ceremony, RA Ambassador held a conversation with Brazilian External Relations Minister Celso Amorim and Marco Garcia, Foreign Policy Adviser to Brazil’s President, RA Foreign Office press service informed NEWS.am.

Mr. Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva thanked Armenia for establishing a diplomatic representation in the country and congratulated Yeghiazaryan on the appointment to the new post. The President recalled that Yeghiazaryan had served Armenian Consul General in Brazil for many years and was well-aware of Brazil’s foreign and domestic affairs. He expressed hope the Ambassador will significantly contribute to the development of Armenia-Brazil relations.

In his turn, Mr. Yeghiazaryan mentioned he will increase efforts to expand the cooperation and friendly ties between the two states.

The officials also discussed bilateral trade and economic ties and stressed the importance of their enhancement. They put high value on the countries’ collaboration in scientific, cultural and humanitarian spheres.

Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva highly appreciated Brazilian Armenians’ contribution to the development of the country and inquired about the problems of the Armenian community, operation of Department on Armenian studies at San Paolo University and recalled prominent Armenian public figures.

Minister Celso Amorim stressed the effective activities of 30 Armenian diplomats, including 4 Ambassadors at Brazilian Foreign Ministry.