On November 28, within the framework of the working visit to Helsinki, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Armenia Ararat Mirzoyan had a meeting with the Speaker of the Parliament of Finland (Eduskunta), Jussi Halla-aho, Armenian Foreign Ministry repots.
The interlocutors discussed issues on the bilateral agenda between Armenia and Finland. The Ministers exchanged views on the current steps and further prospects for deepening political dialogue between the two countries, emphasizing the importance of active interparliamentary ties in this process.
The Foreign Minister of Armenia and the Speaker of the Parliament of Finland also stressed the interest in strengthening cooperation within the framework of the EU and other formats of mutual interest, based on shared democratic values, the strengthening of resilience and the goals of sustainable development.
“We see broad opportunities to build an ambitious agenda of cooperation in line with the active political dialogue established between Armenia and Finland, covering all areas of mutual interest, including the EU instruments,” - stated Minister Mirzoyan.
Ararat Mirzoyan and Jussi Halla-aho exchanged views on regional issues and current challenges. In this context, the Foreign Minister of Armenia briefed his interlocutor on the vision of Armenia in establishing lasting peace in the South Caucasus, including the latest developments in the process of normalization of relations between Armenia and Azerbaijan. As an essential component of the peace agenda, Minister Mirzoyan touched upon the "Crossroads of Peace" program developed by the Government of Armenia and the ongoing discussions regarding its implementation.
At the end of the meeting, Minister Mirzoyan made a note in the honorary guest book of the Parliament of Finland.
