BEIRUT, LEBANON (4:55 P.M.) – The Acting Minister of Diaspora for Armenia Hranush Hakobyan hosted Syria’s Ambassador to Armenia Mohammad Hajj Ibrahim, today, to discuss several topics between two nations in the capital city of Yerevan, the Armenpress reported.

According to Armenpress’ report, the two ministers discussed during their meeting the importance of furthering their economic and cultural ties.

Ibrahim informed the Armenian diplomat on the current status of Syria’s large Armenian community, including their well-being during this brutal conflict.

The Syrian diplomat thanked the Armenian government for their assistance and continued support for Syrian-Armenians.

The two diplomats concluded their meeting by agreeing to boost their economic ties by increasing trade between Syria and Armenia.