The Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Armenia, Ararat Mirzoyan, met with the Vice President of the Swiss Confederation, Head of the Federal Department of Foreign Affairs, Ignacio Cassis. The latter hosted the RA Foreign Minister at the Federal Council’s official reception house in the historical part of Bern, in a working lunch format.
The interlocutors noted with satisfaction the dynamic development of the political dialogue between Armenia and Switzerland and the readiness to further develop the partnership in various directions. In this context, the RA Government’s decision to open an embassy in Bern was emphasized as significantly important for expanding and enriching the bilateral agenda.
Ararat Mirzoyan and Ignacio Cassis exchanged views on developments in the South Caucasus and the Middle East. Minister Mirzoyan presented the steps aimed at further institutionalizing the peace established between Armenia and Azerbaijan.
Mirzoyan highly appreciated Switzerland’s support for both the ongoing strengthening of Armenia’s democratic institutions and humanitarian issues, including the needs of refugees displaced from Karabakh. The Foreign Ministers of Armenia and Switzerland exchanged views on topics of mutual interest.
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