16:55, 4 July 2023

YEREVAN, JULY 4, ARMENPRESS. Ambassador of Lithuania Andrius Pulokas presented his credentials to President of Armenia Vahagn Khachaturyan on July 4.

President Vahagn Khachaturyan congratulated the newly appointed ambassador on assuming office and wished him success in fulfilling his responsible mission, the presidency said in a readout.

"The cooperation between our two countries covers quite a wide range and I am confident that through your appointment we will truly activate and expand its scope. Therefore, we have a lot to do. I am pleased to congratulate you once again on your appointment," President Khachaturyan noted.

Ambassador Andrius Pulokas expressed gratitude for the reception and noted, "For me, it is a special mission to make our friendship, our relations and cooperation more comprehensive and visible for our peoples and society."

During the meeting, the President highly valued the friendly relations and cooperation established between Armenia and Lithuania since the independence of Armenia both on bilateral and international platforms. The President specifically emphasized the effective cooperation of the two countries within the framework of the European Union and the Eastern Partnership.

Touching upon the Armenian-Lithuanian close cooperation, the newly appointed Ambassador noted that the visit of President Vahagn Khachaturyan to Lithuania at the beginning of the year significantly fostered the cooperation in trade, economy, business and other spheres of the two countries.

During the discussion, President Khachaturyan introduced the details of the implemented and ongoing reforms in the domestic life of Armenia, continuous changes and flexible developments in the economy. The President emphasized that the present Government pays special attention to the fields of science and high technology which is another opportunity for effective interaction and the use of Lithuanian best practices in these fields.

In the course of the meeting, the sides discussed the issues and opportunities related to the exercise of the existing potential of cooperation between Armenia and Lithuania in the fields of trade, economy, education, science, high technologies and digitalization.

Both sides emphasized mutual high-level visits between the two countries and the promotion of multi-level cooperation resulting from them.