Ambassador: Canada highly appreciates Armenia`s tireless efforts to establish peace and stability in the region

ArmInfo. On August 20, RA President Vahagn Khachaturyan received Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Canada to the Republic of Armenia Andrew Turner, who is concluding his diplomatic mission in Armenia.

According to the Presidential Office, Vahagn Khachaturyan thanked the Ambassador for his work and contribution to the development of Armenian-Canadian relations. The President noted that significant progress has been made recently in strengthening relations between Armenia and Canada, as well as in identifying new areas and prospects for cooperation. In this context, Khachaturyan particularly highlighted the visit of the delegation led by Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carne to Armenia to participate in the 8th European Political Community Summit.

"During your tenure, we have gone through difficult and challenging times, and during this time, Armenia felt Canada's support and assistance." "I would also like to thank you and the Canadian government for this," the President noted.

He attached great importance to further deepening bilateral relations, emphasizing the need to expand economic cooperation. He also noted that there is great potential for developing cooperation in artificial intelligence and innovative technologies.

In turn, the Ambassador expressed gratitude for the reception and joint work. Andrew Turner noted that Canada highly values Armenia's tireless efforts aimed at establishing peace and stability in the region and is ready to continue to provide support in this direction. He also emphasized Canada's readiness to continue supporting Armenia in processes aimed at strengthening democracy.

During the meeting, the importance of consistent steps aimed at developing cooperation between Armenia and Canada in areas of mutual interest was emphasized. The parties emphasized the need to deepen economic cooperation, intensify trade and economic ties, and strengthen collaboration in high technology and innovation.

During the meeting, the development of parliamentary diplomacy and the possibility of expanding cooperation in this area were also discussed. The importance of applying advanced Canadian experience in developing political culture and further strengthening democratic institutions was emphasized.

The parties also touched on the possibility of intensifying cultural ties between Armenia and Canada. In this context, the importance of more effectively leveraging the existing potential for cooperation within the Francophonie and expanding mutual ties was emphasized.