ArmInfo. Armenian Foreign Minister Ararat Mirzoyan took part in a round table with the participation of representatives of expert circles, organized at the British International Institute for Strategic Studies (IISS) in London.
As reported by the press service of the Armenian Foreign Ministry, in his opening speech Mirzoyan presented the agenda of reforms being carried out by the government of the Republic and the recorded achievements, foreign policy priorities and the main directions of cooperation with international partners for their implementation.
In this vein, he touched upon the high-level political dialogue with the UK and the prospects for developing cooperation within the framework of the strategic dialogue launched in November last year. In the context of deepening the partnership with the EU, Mirzoyan touched upon the decisions of the EU Council adopted on the same day regarding the provision of support to Armenia within the framework of the European Peace Facility and the launch of a dialogue on visa liberalization, emphasizing that they are consistent with the established valuable partnership and the European aspirations of the citizens of Armenia.
The head of the Armenian Foreign Ministry presented in detail the current security situation in the South Caucasus and the latest developments in the direction of regulating relations with neighbors. Mirzoyan pointed out the vision of the Republic of Armenia in establishing stability and lasting peace in the region and the steps taken in this direction.
In the context of the process of normalization of relations between Armenia and Azerbaijan, Mirzoyan emphasized the importance of concluding a peace treaty in a short time. Pointing out the importance of ensuring stable peace in the region from an economic development perspective, the head of the Foreign Ministry of Armenia presented the "Crossroads of the World" project proposed by the Government of the Republic and the response of international partners.
