Armenian, Tunisian FMs discuss bilateral cooperation in New York

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YEREVAN, SEPTEMBER 25, ARMENPRESS. Foreign Minister of Armenia Zohrab Mnatsakanyan on September 24 met with Foreign Minister of Tunisia Khemaies Jhinaoui as part of his working visit in New York, the Armenian MFA told Armenpress.

During the meeting the Armenian and Tunisian FMs discussed broad range of issues relating to the bilateral cooperation, reaffirming their mutual readiness to contribute to the expansion and strengthening of the existing agenda with joint efforts. In this regard they highlighted the need to expand the legal framework and take actions to hold regular political consultations between the two foreign ministries.

The officials exchanged views on the activity of the International Organization of La Francophonie as an effective platform ensuring cooperation between the states sharing the Francophonie values. They also discussed the preparation works of the upcoming summit which will take place in Tunisia next year.

The Armenian FM said as a chairing country at the La Francophonie Summit Armenia attaches great importance to the close cooperation with international and regional organizations, such as the UN, UNESCO, the Council of Europe.

The Armenian minister introduced his Tunisian counterpart on Armenia’s achievements in IT, smart development, creative education and innovation, highlighting the implementation of programs with the involvement of direct stakeholders for the full utilization of partnership potential at these directions.

Zohrab Mnatsakanyan and Khemaies Jhinaoui expressed satisfaction over the effective partnership and mutual support in international and regional structures.

Edited and translated by Aneta Harutyunyan