Political consultations between the foreign ministries of Armenia and Italy took place in Rome yesterday, Armenian News-NEWS.am learns from the foreign ministry of Armenia. 

The consultations were conducted by Deputy Foreign Minister Paruyr Hovhannisyan on the Armenian side, and Edmondo Cirielli, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation on the Italian side.

During the consultations, the parties lauded the political dialogue between the two countries and discussed a wide range of Armenian-Italian bilateral agenda issues. Referring to the prospects of economic cooperation, the parties expressed their readiness to take steps towards expanding economic ties. Cooperation in cultural, educational, and scientific fields was also discussed.

Furthermore, the parties touched on a number of international and regional issues, including the Armenia-EU expanded partnership, discussed the possibilities of mutual support within the framework of international organizations, and emphasized the importance of holding periodic political consultations.

Deputy FM Paruyr Hovhannisyan presented the complex security situation in the region of Armenia and the latter's commitment and efforts to establish peace. The deputy minister noted the severe humanitarian consequences of the ongoing blockade of the Lachin corridor by Azerbaijan and stressed the implementation of the respective decision of the International Court of Justice.

As part of his visit to Rome, Paruyr Hovhannisyan had meetings also with the vice-chairman of the Italian Senate, Gian Marco Centinaio, and the chairman of the Foreign Affairs Committee of the Italian Chamber of Deputies, Giulio Tremonti.