Artsakh MFA has welcomed adoption of resolution on establishment of friendship relations with Stepanakert by Australian Ryde City Council, Artsakh MFA’s press service reported.

“We welcome the unanimous adoption of the resolution on the establishment of friendship relations with Artsakh’s capital city of Stepanakert by the Australian Ryde City Council, which ensures a legal basis for the establishment of cooperation between the two cities in the fields of culture, education, economy and others, as well as implementation of  practical programs.

It is also noteworthy that the resolution was passed on the eve of the visit to Australia of the Artsakh Republic delegation led by Foreign Minister Masis Mayilian. Within the framework of the visit, a meeting will be held with the city authorities of Ryde, during which the possibilities and perspective directions of cooperation will be discussed.

We express our gratitude to all those who have contributed to the implementation of this initiative aimed at the establishment of strong friendly relations between Stepanakert and Ryde,” the statement said.