Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan received Feridun Sinirlioglu, Secretary General of the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE), who is in Armenia as part of a regional visit, the PM’s office informs.

The premier welcomed the visit of the OSCE Secretary General, and noted that it is a good opportunity to discuss the agenda of bilateral cooperation. Pashinyan highlighted the importance of Armenia’s active dialogue, and expressed hope for effective cooperation with the OSCE.

Sinirlioglu, for his part, noted that the South Caucasus is of strategic importance for the OSCE and that the latter will continue to contribute to the promotion of the peace agenda. Also, the OSCE Secretary General welcomed the respective efforts being made to ensure regional peace and stability.

In this context, the interlocutors expressed hope for the signing of a peace agreement between Armenia and Azerbaijan as soon as possible. In addition, PM Pashinyan touched upon Armenia's positions in the process of signing the peace agreement, emphasizing that the peace agenda is a priority for the Armenian government.

In turn, Feridun Sinirlioglu noted that there are great opportunities for achieving peace in the region and they must be realized.

They exchanged views also on several other matters of mutual interest.