Saturday, July 13 2019 11:57

ArmInfo.A spokesman for Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan, Vladimir Karapetyan, participated in an international conference dedicated to the 10th anniversary of the Eastern Partnership in Batumi, the press service of the Armenian  government reported.

In the final discussion entitled "Eastern Partnership 2020",  Karapetyan spoke about the radical changes in the internal political  life in Armenia, carried out as a result of the revolution, its  causes, as well as the democratic processes taking place in the  country.

During the event, Vladimir Karapetyan held a number of bilateral  working meetings, including with the Deputy Minister of Foreign  Affairs of Georgia, Lasha Darsalia, at which the parties touched upon  various aspects of the bilateral agenda.

The interlocutors stressed the importance of mutual contacts at  various levels. They discussed cooperation in international  organizations based on the mutual interests of the two countries. 

Karapetyan also stressed the importance of developing and deepening  bilateral relations.  In turn, Darsalia noted that the intensity of  mutual visits also testifies to the special attitude of the Georgian  authorities towards Armenia.

The Prime Minister's press secretary also held short working meetings  with Foreign Minister of Georgia David Zakaliani , Deputy Chairmen of  the Georgian Parliament Sergi Kapanadze and Gia Volski, Georgian MPs  Giorgi Baramidzeand Giorgi Kandelaki, Deputy Head of the Eastern  Partnership countries in the European External Affairs Service Dirk  Lorenz and etc.

At the meetings with Georgian officials, issues of Armenian-Georgian  relations and upcoming events for the development of bilateral  relations were touched upon.

Vladimir Karapetyan and the Deputy Head of the Eastern Partnership  countries in the European External Relations Service Dirk Lorenz  discussed issues related to the implementation of EU-Armenia  cooperation programs.

During the meeting with the Ambassador of the Netherlands to Armenia  (residence in Georgia, Ed. note) Johannes Douma, the parties  exchanged views on bilateral relations, as well as contacts of the  relevant departments of the two countries in the context of visa  liberalization. The Ambassador noted that in the Netherlands there is  a heightened interest in Armenia, and stressed the effective and  close cooperation of the migration services of the two countries in  this direction.

During the meeting with the Ambassador of Sweden to Armenia Ulrik  Tidestrom Karapetyan touched upon the prospects for bilateral  cooperation between the two countries.

During his stay in Batumi, Karapetyan also visited the Consulate  General of the Republic of Armenia in Batumi, met with the Consul  General of the Republic of Armenia Yeghishe Sargsyan and the staff of  the Consulate.