YEREVAN, MAY 17, ARTSAKHPRESS. Armenian FM Ararat Mirzoyan, who is in Reykjavik, had a meeting on May 17with Jose Manuel Albares Bueno, Foreign Minister of the Kingdom of Spain.
As ARMENPRESS was informed from MFA Armenia, the interlocutors noted with satisfaction the positive dynamics of the development of relations between the two countries, stressing the readiness to deepen cooperation in areas of mutual interest. The sides exchanged thoughts on issues of Armenia-EU partnership, taking into account the expected Spanish presidency in the EU Council from July 1, 2023.
Issues related to regional security and stability were discussed at the meeting.
Ararat Mirzoyan referred to the situation created as a result of provocative and aggressive actions by Azerbaijan towards the sovereign territory of the Republic of Armenia, the humanitarian challenges in Nagorno-Karabakh caused by the illegal blocking of the Lachin Corridor.
Minister Mirzoyan presented the basic positions of the Armenian side regarding the process of normalization of relations between Armenia and Azerbaijan. The imperative to solve existing problems exclusively through peaceful negotiations was emphasized.
