ARMENIAN FM VISITS ITALY
13:50 19.09.13
Armenian FM Edward Nalbandian arrived in Italy for an official visit
on Wednesday.
The same day he held a meeting with his Italian counterpart Emma
Bonino.
The Armenian FM thanked Ms Bonino for an invitation to visit Rome.
The Italian FM welcomed Minister Nalbandian, stating Italy is
interested in developing comprehensive cooperation with Armenia and
is ready for practical steps.
The sides thoroughly discussed the expansion of bilateral cooperation
in various areas.
They stressed the importance of mutual visits and promotion of
dialogue, as well as cooperation within international organizations.
The Armenian and Italian FMs pointed out favorable conditions for
expanding the bilateral trade and economic relations.
The sides also discussed Armenia-EU relations and cooperation under
the Eastern Partnership project.
Minister Nalbandian informed his Italian counterpart of the
Nagorno-Karabakh peace process and of the relevant efforts by Armenia
and by the international community.
The Armenian FM also held a meeting with Italian Minister of Defense
Mario Mauro.
The sides discussed Armenian-Italian cooperation. Minister Mario
Mauro re-affirmed Italy's readiness to continue retraining courses
for Armenian military personnel.
On Wednesday evening, Minister Nalbandian participated in a reception
marking the 22nd anniversary of Armenia's independence.
http://www.tert.am/en/news/2013/09/19/nalbandian-italy/
13:50 19.09.13
Armenian FM Edward Nalbandian arrived in Italy for an official visit
on Wednesday.
The same day he held a meeting with his Italian counterpart Emma
Bonino.
The Armenian FM thanked Ms Bonino for an invitation to visit Rome.
The Italian FM welcomed Minister Nalbandian, stating Italy is
interested in developing comprehensive cooperation with Armenia and
is ready for practical steps.
The sides thoroughly discussed the expansion of bilateral cooperation
in various areas.
They stressed the importance of mutual visits and promotion of
dialogue, as well as cooperation within international organizations.
The Armenian and Italian FMs pointed out favorable conditions for
expanding the bilateral trade and economic relations.
The sides also discussed Armenia-EU relations and cooperation under
the Eastern Partnership project.
Minister Nalbandian informed his Italian counterpart of the
Nagorno-Karabakh peace process and of the relevant efforts by Armenia
and by the international community.
The Armenian FM also held a meeting with Italian Minister of Defense
Mario Mauro.
The sides discussed Armenian-Italian cooperation. Minister Mario
Mauro re-affirmed Italy's readiness to continue retraining courses
for Armenian military personnel.
On Wednesday evening, Minister Nalbandian participated in a reception
marking the 22nd anniversary of Armenia's independence.
http://www.tert.am/en/news/2013/09/19/nalbandian-italy/