ArmInfo. Armenian President Armen Sarkissian today had a telephone conversation with his Italian counterpart Sergio Mattarella.
As the RA President's press service reports, the interlocutors discussed in detail the situation caused by the spread of the new coronavirus in the world, in particular in Armenia and Italy.
The Presidents exchanged information on the current state and scenarios of the spread of the new coronavirus in their countries, measures aimed at the prevention and treatment of the virus, emphasizing the need for coordinated and balanced actions by the authorities and the need for responsible and disciplined behavior of citizens.
The President of Italy presented the situation with the epidemic in his country, the steps being taken to prevent the further spread of the coronavirus, spoke about both positive and negative aspects of the steps taken to reduce the damage that the virus caused to the economy, quick recovery.
Expressing his support to the President and people of Italy, Sarkissian said that Armenia also takes appropriate measures to protect public health and counteract the spread of the new coronavirus. The President of Armenia expressed his conviction that in cases of such diseases that pose a global threat, and when the risk of a rapid spread of the epidemic is high, universal solutions should be found, a quick exchange of experience and information.
The presidents of Armenia and Italy agreed that, regardless of the measures taken in each state, cooperation between countries and relevant institutions in the exchange of experience and information can also contribute to increasing the effectiveness of the fight against the disease. The presidents agreed to regularly exchange information in the future.