Armenia, Greece discuss recent developments in South Caucasus

ArmInfo.  The strategic cooperation between Armenia and Greece was discussed during a meeting in Athens between Armenian Ambassador to the Republic Tigran Mkrtchyan and representatives of the Greece-Armenia  Parliamentary Friendship Group in the Greek Parliament.

According to the press service of Armenian embassy in Greece, the  parties emphasized the important role of parliamentary diplomacy in  this regard. They also noted the bridging role of the Armenian  diaspora in strengthening relations between Armenia and their  countries of residence, including Greece.

Mkrtchyan presented in detail the significance of the documents  signed in Washington, the "Trump Path to Peace and Prosperity"  project, and the role of the Crossroads of Peace initiative  in this  context. The Armenian diplomat emphasized Armenia's commitment to the  peace process and also touched on Yerevan's desire to normalize  relations with Ankara, which is vital for Armenia and the region.

The Head of the  Friendship Group, Vasilis Ikonomou, in turn, noted  that Armenia's dialogue with its neighbors is extremely important,  and they hope that Armenia will succeed in establishing normal  relations with Azerbaijan and Turkey. Friendship Group Secretary  Ekaterini Notopoulou emphasized the importance of cooperation with  diaspora structures and suggested holding a youth conference in her  constituency of Thessaloniki.

The importance of activating parliamentary diplomacy and  organizing  reciprocal visits, including at the highest level, was emphasized.