President Vahagn Khachaturyan received  Ambassador of Greece to  Armenia, Christos Sofianopoulos 

ArmInfo.  On March 25, RA President Vahagn Khachaturyan received the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Greece to Armenia, Christos Sofianopoulos, on the occasion of the national holiday,  Independence Day.

According to the presidential press service, Vahagn Khachaturyan  welcomed the Ambassador  and congratulated the Greek leadership and  friendly people on the national holiday, emphasizing that relations  between the two countries hold a special place on Armenia's foreign  policy agenda. He noted that the ties between the two peoples have a  centuries-old history and are based on mutual trust and a willingness  to support each other in difficult times. 

In turn, the Ambassador expressed gratitude for the reception, noting  that relations with Armenia represent not only a historical legacy  for Greece, but also an important area of modern cooperation. He  emphasized that bilateral ties have noticeably intensified in recent  years, encompassing new areas and creating new opportunities for  cooperation.

During the meeting, the parties thoroughly discussed the prospects  for developing bilateral cooperation, highlighting several priority  areas. Specifically, they discussed strengthening political dialogue,  expanding economic ties, promoting investment programs, and  intensifying cultural and educational exchanges.  Particular  attention was paid to expanding cooperation in  high technology and  defense, taking into account existing potential and mutual interests.

During the meeting, regional developments were also touched upon. The  interlocutors discussed current challenges and exchanged views on  possible ways to effectively address them, emphasizing the importance  of  joint approaches. It was noted that in this context, efforts  aimed at establishing peace, ensuring long- term stability, and  developing democratic institutions that can contribute to the  formation of a predictable and secure environment in the region are  of particular importance.