Armenian Ambassador to China: Strategic partnership opens broad  prospects for  development of Armenian-Chinese relations

ArmInfo. There are favorable conditions for the development of Armenian-Chinese  relations in all areas, including the implementation of  infrastructure projects, as stated by Armenian Ambassador to China  Vahe Gevorgyan  during the conference "Strengthening Chinese-Armenia   Strategic Partnership: A Dialogue on Governance Experience Exchange."

In this regard, he mentioned the adoption of a joint statement on the  launch of a strategic partnership by Armenian Prime Minister Nikol  Pashinyan and Chinese President Xi Jinping in Tianjin. The diplomat  recalled that with this statement, the parties reaffirmed their  mutual support on key issues related to territorial integrity,  sovereignty, and the inviolability of borders. "Thus, for the first  time, a document was adopted that considers interstate relations  through the prism of three dimensions: bilateral, regional, and  international cooperation. This partnership includes consensus on the  principles, prospects, and agenda of cooperation. The adoption of  this document is unprecedented for Armenian-Chinese relations," the  Ambassador assured.

Gevorgyan pointed out that the joint statement is also significant  for enhancing regional cooperation between the countries,  particularly through mutual support for the Belt and Road and  Crossroads of Peace initiatives. "Special attention is also being  given to regional cooperation organizations, primarily the  development of interaction within the Shanghai Cooperation  Organization (SCO)," Gevorgyan noted.

He recalled the Armenian Prime Minister's participation in the  expanded SCO summit and Armenia's application for membership in the  organization. In conclusion, the diplomat highlighted two key factors  that, in his opinion, have contributed to the recent development of  relations between the countries: the diversification of Armenia's  foreign policy and the growing role of the SCO in international  relations.