The Foreign Ministries of Armenia and India held political consultations

ArmInfo. The 12th political consultations were held under the chairmanship of Mnatsakan Safaryan, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Trade of Armenia, and Sibi George, Deputy Secretary of the Ministry of External Affairs of India and Secretary for Western Affairs.

The parties discussed the development and prospects of relations between Armenia and India, based on traditional friendship and mutual trust. They emphasized the importance of maintaining the positive momentum of bilateral cooperation, continuing high-level political dialogue, and further expanding the bilateral agenda and deepening cooperation.

The interlocutors reaffirmed their commitment to consistently strengthening cooperation in all areas of mutual interest. Particular attention was paid to joint efforts to effectively realize existing potential and launch new initiatives in trade, defense, high technology, healthcare and pharmaceuticals, communications, education, culture, and tourism.

The meeting also discussed prospects for further development of mutually beneficial cooperation between Armenia and India on international platforms.

The parties exchanged views on international and regional issues. Mnatsakan Safaryan presented Armenia's efforts to institutionalize the established peace in the South Caucasus and spoke about the progress of connectivity and transport communications programs, including the Armenian government's "Crossroads of the World" initiative.