NA Vice Speaker: Armenia reaffirms  its support for India regarding  Jammu and Kashmir issue

ArmInfo. On May 23, RA National Assembly Vice Speaker Hakob Arshakyan received Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of India to Armenia Nilakshi Saha  Sinha.

As reported by the NA press service, the Vice Speaker highlighted the  significance of high-level bilateral visits, active parliamentary  cooperation and dialogues between the Ministries of Foreign Affairs  and Defense. In this context, Hakob Arshakyan emphasized the  appointment of the Indian military attache to Armenia as an important  step.

The Vice Speaker also mentioned that Yerevan attaches particular  importance to Armenia's membership in the "International Solar  Alliance",  a joint initiative of India and France. According to  Hakob Arshakyan, this opens up new opportunities for cooperation in  this area.

The Deputy Speaker stressed that Yerevan values New Delhi's support  for Armenia's bid to host the 17th Conference of the Parties to the  Convention on Biological Diversity (COP-17) in 2026.

It was noted that Armenia emphasizes the importance of obtaining  observer status in the Shanghai Cooperation Organization for  international cooperation Additionally, Armenia is interested in  joint programs within thee North-South International Transport  Corridor and the Chabahar Port project.

Hakob Arshakyan presented regional developments, confirming that  Armenia consistently advocates for peace in the South Caucasus and  beyond. He mentioned the ongoing negotiations on a peace treaty  between Armenia and Azerbaijan.  Special attention was given to the  unresolved humanitarian issues, particularly the release of Armenian  prisoners of war and other detainees held in Baku. The Crossroads of  Peace project, aimed at unblocking regional infrastructure, was  presented.

The Ambassador, emphasized the need for further development of  bilateral relations and expressed support for Armenia's efforts to  achieve regional peace. Nilakshi Saha Sinha spoke about the tension  on the border between India and Pakistan.

NA Vice Speaker Hakob Arshakyan stressed that Armenia reaffirms its  support for India on the issue of Jammu and Kashmir. He is convinced  that there is no alternative to peace, and only agreements reached  through dialogue can lead to lasting stability and regional  development.