FOREIGN MINISTER RECEIVES LITHUANIA’S AMBASSADOR

ARMENPRESS
April 30, 2008

YEREVAN, APRIL 30, ARMENPRESS: Foreign minister Edward Nalbandian
received today new Lithuanian ambassador to Armenia, Gedrius Apuokas,
who handed to the minister the duplicates of his credentials.

The press division of the ministry quoted the minister as saying
that Armenia is interested in strengthening and deepening relations
with Lithuania.

He added that from that perspective the opening of embassies in both
countries will become an extra impetus.

The minister said also cooperation with Lithuania is useful for
Armenia in terms of its relations with the EU.

The ambassador for his part said Lithuania’s traditional attitude
towards Armenia is warm. He stressed development of multilateral
cooperation with Armenia saying he will focus on economic and cultural
ties between the two countries during his tenure in Armenia.