Strengthening relations between Armenia and Hungary important goal on  Armenia`s political agenda - MP

ArmInfo.  The strengthening of the relations between Armenia and Hungary is an important goal on the political agenda of the Republic of Armenia" The Deputy Chair of the RA NA Standing Committee on Protection of Human Rights and Public Affairs, the deputy representing the Yazidi community Rustam Bakoyan  noted at the meeting with the deputies representing national minorities of the National Assembly of Hungary.

The deputy representing the Russian community in parliament Aleksey  Sandikov also took part in the meeting held on May 14.

"In the coming days the first resident embassy of Armenia will be  opened in Budapest," Rustam Bakoyan said and expressed hope that  Hungary will also set up a resident diplomatic mission in Yerevan.

The MP spoke about the importance of mutual visits of high level  between Armenia and Hungary, highly appreciated the creation of  friendship groups in two parliaments, which will promote the  strengthening of ties between the peoples.

Rustam Bakoyan informed the guests about having representatives, 4  biggest national minorities in the parliament of Armenia, mentioning  that the latter permanently raise issues of concern to their  communities.

"I believe that the cooperation between the sides and the exchange of  experience will contribute to the strengthening of the  parliament-national minorities relationship," the Deputy Chair of the  Committee stated.

The Spokesperson of the Armenian Autonomy in the National Assembly of  Hungary Nikogosz Akopjan spoke about their activities in the  parliament of Hungary and highlighted the bilateral cooperation.