Armenia, Swiss FMs exchange views on developments in South Caucasus  and Middle East

ArmInfo.In Bern, Armenian Foreign Minister Ararat Mirzoyan met with Vice-President of the Swiss Confederation and Head of the Federal Department of Foreign Affairs Ignazio Cassis. The meeting took place at the official reception house of the Federal Council in the historic center of Bern, where  they had a working lunch.

According to the press service of the Armenian Foreign Ministry, the  interlocutors noted with satisfaction the dynamic development of  political dialogue between Armenia and Switzerland and their  readiness to further develop their partnership in various areas. In  this context, the importance of the Armenian government's decision to  open an embassy in Bern was emphasized as a significant political  impetus for expanding and enriching the bilateral agenda.

Mirzoyan and Cassis exchanged views on developments in the South  Caucasus and the Middle East. The Armenian Foreign Minister presented  steps aimed at further institutionalizing the peace established  between Armenia and Azerbaijan.

Mirzoyan praised Switzerland's support in the ongoing strengthening  of democratic institutions in Armenia, as well as in addressing  humanitarian issues and meeting the needs of refugees displaced from  Nagorno- Karabakh.

The Armenian and Swiss foreign ministers exchanged views on issues of  mutual interest.