During his working visit to Australia, the delegation led by Artsakh Foreign Minister Masis Mayilian met Thursday with Prime Minister Australian State of New South Wales Gladys Berejiklian, Artsakh MFA’s press service reported.

During the meeting, the parties exchanged views on the development and strengthening of cooperation between Artsakh and the state of New South Wales, taking into account the fact that the Parliament of New South Wales recognized the Republic of Artsakh in 2012, the statement said.

The parties also touched upon the issues of strengthening the role of the Armenian diaspora in promoting the foreign policy agenda of Artsakh.

Masis Mayilian, in this context, presented the priorities of the country's foreign policy and the challenges in this area.

Gladys Berejiklian, in her turn, spoke about her last visit to Armenia and the meetings held there.

Masis Mayilian noted that the activities of Gladys Berejiklian in resolving issues of pan-Armenian significance are highly appreciated in Artsakh, and invited her to Artsakh.

The meeting was also attended by Speaker of the New South Wales Legislative Assembly Jonathan O'Dea and President of the Legislative Council John Ajaka, as well as Artsakh National Assembly deputy David Ishkhanyan, Artsakh Permanent Representative in Australia Kaylar Michaelian and ANC-AU Executive Director Haig Kayserian.