On December 17, Armenian Prime Minister Tigarn Sargsyan received the newly appointed Latvian Ambassador to Armenia Gints Apals (residence Vienna).

The Premier congratulated the Ambassador on undertaking diplomatic mission in Armenia and wished him effective work, RA Governmental information and PR department informed NEWS.am. Sargsyan expressed confidence the Ambassador will contribute to the development of bilateral relations during his years in office.

RA Premier attached significance to new forms of bilateral cooperation and exchange of Latvia’s experience to Armenia in European integration process.

The Ambassador emphasized Latvia is ready to assist Armenia and share its experience of cooperation with EU.

The diplomats also touched upon the prospects for economic cooperation and attached importance to business forums. They also had an in-depth discussion on expansion of cooperation in construction, tourism and cultural sphere, as well as on political and economical developments in post-crisis period.

Armenian Premier conveyed his greetings to his Latvian counterpart.