YEREVAN. - Armenian President Serzh Sargsyan received on Saturday Chairman of Romania’s Senate Mircea Geoana who has arrived on a private visit to Armenia.

He will participate in an event dedicated to 80th anniversary of Hakob Kirmizyan, member of Romania’s national Olympic committee and member of Pan-Armenian Games, presidential press service informed Armenian News-NEWS.am.  

The sides discussed current level of Armenia-Romania relations and development prospects, expressing intention to expand cooperation and strengthen bilateral ties.

Mircea Geoana noted that Armenians of Romania play a significant role in political and social life of the country, making a contribution to its development. Romanians deeply respect the Armenian people, he added.