Pashinyan: Lithuania can play an important role in promoting dialogue  and cooperation between Armenia and the EU 

ArmInfo.Prime Minister of the Republic of Armenia Nikol Pashinyan, who is on an official visit in Lithuania, held high-level talks with Prime Minister of Lithuania  Ingrida Simonyte.  As the press service of the RA PM reports,  following the welcoming ceremony, the Prime Ministers of the two  countries first discussed the topical issues of bilateral relations  in a private conversation, and then in an extended meeting.

The Prime Minister of Lithuania highlighted Nikol Pashinyan's visit  to Vilnius and expressed confidence that it will give a new impetus  to the development of bilateral political, economic and humanitarian  cooperation. Ingrida Simonyte welcomed the steps towards the  development of democracy in Armenia during the recent years, noting  that her government is ready to support the reforms taking place in  Armenia in various spheres, both within the framework of the European  Union and bilateral cooperation. Ms.  Simonyte spoke about the early  parliamentary elections in Armenia with admiration, emphasizing their  compliance with high democratic principles and high standards. She  noted that the Armenian Government has received the full mandate of  the people to push the reforms forward with greater vigor.

Nikol Pashinyan highlighted the expansion of the Armenian-Lithuanian  trade and economic ties, the development of cooperation with  Lithuania in different directions. The Prime Minister spoke about the  plans aimed at expanding business ties between the two countries and  expressed confidence that carrying out direct flights between Yerevan  and Vilnius would give a new impetus to the expansion of trade and  economic ties. The Prime Minister thanked the Lithuanian side for  providing our country with 50,000 doses of coronavirus vaccine,  noting that only through joint efforts it will be possible to  effectively fight the pandemic. Nikol Pashinyan also highlighted the  close cooperation with Lithuania in the process of democratic  reforms, adding that Armenia will continue to take decisive steps to  strengthen democracy.

The parties touched upon the developments in the South Caucasus  region. Prime Minister Pashinyan provided details on the processes,  highlighted the necessity of the full implementation of the November  9 trilateral declaration by Azerbaijan, in particular, the return of  prisoners of war, hostages and other detainees.

Based on the results of the meeting, an agreement on cooperation was  signed between the Lithuanian and Armenian Ministries of Health in  the presence of Prime Ministers Pashinyan and Simonyte. It was signed  by the Minister of Health of Armenia Anahit Avanesyan and the  Lithuanian Minister of Health Arunas Dulkys.