Armenian-Portuguese foreign ministerial consultations held in Lisbon

ArmInfo.Political consultations between the foreign ministries of Armenia and Portugal  were held in Lisbon. From the Armenian side, the consultations were  led by the head of the European Department of the RA MFA Ara  Margaryan, from the Portuguese side - by the head of the European  Department of the MFA of Portugal Paulo Santos.

According to the press service of the Armenian Foreign Ministry, the  parties discussed in detail a wide range of issues on the bilateral  political agenda, touched upon the Armenia-EU partnership, the  implementation of the Comprehensive and Enhanced Partnership  Agreement (CEPA) and the large-scale reforms being implemented in  Armenia.

During the consultations, steps aimed at expanding trade and economic  cooperation were also discussed, an exchange of views on the need to  develop cooperation in sectoral areas and promoting targeted  initiatives took place. The importance of continuous cooperation on  international platforms was mutually emphasized.

The interlocutors also touched upon international and regional  dvelopments. Ara Margaryan presented to the Portuguese side the  details and humanitarian consequences of the 44-day war and  aggression carried out by Azerbaijan against the sovereign territory  of Armenia. The imperative for the withdrawal of the Azerbaijani  armed forces from the sovereign territory of the Republic of Armenia,  as well as the immediate repatriation of all Armenian prisoners of  war illegally held in Azerbaijan, was reaffirmed, in this context,  considering it necessary to address the statements of the partner  states. It was agreed to give regular contacts in this format.