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The head of the National Assembly commission met with the president of the Pacific Council on International Policy

The head of the National Assembly commission met with the president of the Pacific Council on International Policy

ArmInfo. On October 2, Sargis Khandanyan, Chairman of the Foreign Relations Committee of the National Assembly of the Republic of Armenia, met with a delegation led by Christina Quinn, President of the Pacific Council on International Policy.

 

According to the NA press service, Sargis Khandanyan welcomed the guests who arrived in Armenia, spoke about the work of the newly elected parliament, and outlined its priorities.

Answering questions from delegation members, the Chairman of the Committee touched upon the peace established between Armenia and Azerbaijan and spoke about the importance of the Trump Path to International Peace and Prosperity (TRIPP) project.

Sarkis Khandanyan presented the reforms implemented in the country in a number of areas in recent years.

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