YEREVAN.- Armenia and Argentina signed an agreement on Thursday to lift visa regime.

The agreement will open up opportunities for development of cooperation between the states, said Armenian Foreign Minister Edward Nalbandian during the meeting with Argentina’s Deputy FM Alberto D’Alotto who arrived in Armenia to participate in consultations between the ministries.

Nalbandian pointed out high level visits between the sates, as well as efficient cooperation in the international agencies.

In his turn Argentinean official said the country will continue policy of deepening relations wit Armenia. The sides discussed wide range of issues of common interest, foreign office’s press service informed Armenian News-NEWS.am.

Armenian FM presented recent developments in the Karabakh peace process, touched upon Armenia’s approach to regional issues.

The meeting was followed by a signing ceremony during which Edward Nalbandian and Alberto D’Alotto signed an agreement on lifting visa regime between Armenia and Argentina.