16:27, 3 March 2023
YEREVAN, MARCH 3, ARMENPRESS. Prime Minister of Armenia Nikol Pashinyan and his wife Anna Hakobyan were hosted by the President of Germany Frank-Walter Steinmeier and his wife Elke Büdenbender at the presidential residence in Berlin.
PM Pashinyan and Anna Hakobyan signed the guestbook and then PM Pashinyan had a meeting with President Frank-Walter Steinmeier, while Anna Hakobyan had a meeting with Elke Büdenbender, the Prime Minister’s Office said in a press release.
PM Pashinyan and President Frank-Walter Steinmeier’s meeting then proceeded in an enlarged format.
Nikol Pashinyan and Frank-Walter Steinmeier discussed a number of issues related to the Armenian-German cooperation. The development of partnership in the political and economic sectors was discussed. In this context, the active partnership between the governments of the two countries was highlighted.
President Steinmeier expressed readiness to contribute to the strengthening of bilateral ties and underscored the importance of the reforms aimed at developing democracy in Armenia.
PM Pashinyan presented details on the institutional reforms process and said that democracy is of strategic significance for the Armenian government.
The ongoing processes in the South Caucasus region, the humanitarian crisis in Nagorno Karabakh resulting from the illegal blockade of Lachin Corridor by Azerbaijan and other issues of mutual interest were also discussed.
Anna Hakobyan and Elke Büdenbender attached importance to the active involvement of first ladies in various directions.
The Spouse of the President of Germany attached importance to the development of the dual education sector and the programs implemented in this direction, presenting details on the steps taken in Germany. The Spouse of the Prime Minister of Armenia said that the My Step Foundation is also implementing projects in the dual education area. The important role of women in establishing and strengthening peace was underscored. In this context Mrs. Hakobyan invited Mrs. Büdenbender to attend the Women’s Role in Promoting Democracy, Peace and Security international summit which will take place in Yerevan this year.