Armenian Foreign Minister Edward Nalbandian, who is on an official visit to Helsinki, had a meeting with President of Finland Sauli  Niinistö Tuesday.

FM Nalbandian presented the agreements reached in the framework of his visit to Helsinki, stressing that Armenia wishes to deepen and strengthen its centuries-old cooperation with Finland.  

The sides also discussed issues related to enhancing cooperation in a number of areas, stressing the need to expand the legal framework thereof. Specifically, the importance of developing cooperation in the sphere of economy and promotion of business ties was underscored.

Apart from this, FM Nalbandian briefed the Finnish President on the details of the Azerbaijani aggression, the ensuing situation, as well as the efforts of Armenia and the OSCE Minsk Group towards stabilizing the situation.

Mr Niinistö expressed unconditional support to the efforts towards the peaceful settlement of the conflict, stressing that it should be reached through negotiations.

The sides also discussed Armenian-EU relations and exchanged views on a number of international issues.