Austria is interested in further development of friendly relations with Armenia, Austrian President Heinz Fischer said at the meeting with Armenian Foreign Minister Edward Nalbandian in Vienna.

Nalbandian conveyed Heinz Fischer the Armenian President Serzh Sargsyan’s invitation to visit Yerevan. The Austrian President thanked and accepted the invitation, the press service of Armenian Foreign Ministry informed Armenian News-NEWS.am.

Armenian FM stressed the high-level political dialogue between the two states, the cooperation within EU programs and international agencies, the developing economic ties and intensification of cultural exchanges are significant achievements. He stressed the necessity to take further steps for development of cooperation in different fields.

The officials also exchanged views on international issues.