YEREVAN.- Armenian Foreign Minister Edward Nalbandian received on Thursday newly appointed Ethiopia’s Ambassador to Armenia Kasahun Dender.

Minister Nalbandian stressed that the Armenian-Ethiopian ties are a good basis for development of relations between the states. Edward Nalbandian expressed hope that ambassador’s appointment will give a new impetus to development of bilateral cooperation.

In his turn Kasahun Dender said his country is interested in development of partner relations with Armenia assuring he would spare no effort for further strengthening of relations between the states.

The sides discussed the issues of mutual interest paying attention to the processes in the North Africa and South Caucasus.