Foreign Ministers of Armenia and Switzerland exchanged views on developments in South Caucasus and Middle East
Armenian Foreign Minister Ararat Mirzoyan met with Ignazio Cassis, Vice President of the Swiss Confederation and head of the Federal Department of Foreign Affairs, the Armenian Foreign Ministry said in a press release.
Cassis hosted Mirzoyan for a working lunch at the Federal Council’s official reception house in the historic part of Bern.
The sides praised the dynamically developing political dialogue between Armenia and Switzerland and expressed readiness to further develop the partnership in various areas. In this context, they emphasized the importance of the Armenian government’s decision to open an embassy in Bern, describing it as a significant political impetus for expanding and enriching the bilateral agenda.
The sides also exchanged views on developments in the South Caucasus and the Middle East. Mirzoyan presented steps aimed at further institutionalizing the peace established between Armenia and Azerbaijan. He also highly appreciated Switzerland’s support for strengthening Armenia’s democratic institutions, as well as its assistance in addressing humanitarian issues and the needs of refugees displaced from Karabakh.
The parties also exchanged views on other issues of mutual interest.
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