RA Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan has held a meeting with the newly appointed Indian Ambassador to Armenia Mr. Achal K. Malhotra. The RA Premier congratulated the Indian diplomat on commencement of his mission in Armenia, expressing hope that his activities will give impetus to the development of bilateral relations, the RA Government’s press service told NEWS.am. “Our political relations are at a high level, and we appreciate that. At the same time our wish is that our bilateral economic relations develop as well. I am sure we have a great potential for that,” Premier Sargsyan said.

Ambassador Achal K. Malhotra conveyed the greeting of the Indian Premier and people to the Armenian Prime Minister, and made a high appraisal of the Armenian community’s contribution to the Indian multicultural and multilanguage society.

The sides discussed the establishment of an information and communication technologies center in Armenia, as well as scientific and agricultural cooperation. The Indian Ambassador also outlined a new agenda of assistance to friendly states. The side also discussed the two states’ experience in overcoming the global economic crisis. The Armenian Premier expressed hope that the Armenian-Indian Intergovernmental Commission will hold a meeting in the near future.