Armenian Foreign Minister Ararat Mirzoyan, who is in Athens on a working visit, met with Greek President Katerina Sakellaropoulou.

Stressing that this year marks the 30th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Armenia and Greece, Mirzoyan and Sakellaropoulou noted that interstate relations based on traditional friendship between the Armenian and Greek peoples are at a high level and are distinguished by dynamically developing multi-sectoral cooperation.

In this context, both sides noted the importance of intensifying official contacts and mutual visits over the recent period aimed at further enriching the agenda of relations between the two countries.

During the meeting, the sides touched upon the Armenia-Greece-Cyprus cooperation format.

The sides discussed the possibilities of deepening the Armenian-Greek cooperation in the areas of trade, education, culture, information technology, tourism and other areas of mutual interest.

Mirzoyan presented to Sakellaropoulou the situation around the Karabakh conflict, the position of the Armenian side regarding the processes aimed at establishing peace in the region. The fundamental mediating role of the OSCE Minsk Group Co-Chairs in promoting the peace process around the settlement of the Karabakh conflict was highlighted.

The RA Foreign Minister also stressed the importance of Greece's assistance to the Armenian people during the 44-day war, especially the humanitarian aid provided.