On March 10, Armenian Foreign Minister Ararat Mirzoyan and India’s External Affairs Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar held a meeting in New Delhi, leading to the signing of two memorandums. They discussed deepening bilateral relations, emphasizing the importance of high-level political dialogue, and addressed key regional and global concerns.
On March 10, a notable meeting occurred in New Delhi between Armenian Foreign Minister Ararat Mirzoyan and India’s External Affairs Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar. Following a private discussion, the ministers led an expanded delegation meeting. Minister Mirzoyan conveyed gratitude for the warm reception and expressed a desire for deeper engagement on bilateral, regional, and global matters.
In his remarks, Minister Mirzoyan acknowledged the longstanding relationship between Armenia and India, noting that their ties have significantly strengthened in recent years. He emphasized the contributions of Minister Jaishankar in enhancing these relations, referencing Jaishankar’s visit to Armenia in 2021 and his frequent visits to India, which exemplify the active political dialogue between the nations.
Mirzoyan underscored the importance of maintaining high-level visits and expressed a commitment to further developing economic, trade, technological, and cultural partnerships. He also pointed out the necessity for regular political consultations between the foreign ministries and routine sessions of the Intergovernmental Commission.
In their private discussions, the two ministers addressed various significant bilateral concerns, along with regional and global issues. This ongoing dialogue was deemed beneficial as they transitioned to an expanded format meeting.
Concluding the session, several key documents were signed, including a Memorandum of Understanding between the Diplomatic School of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Armenia and the Sushma Swaraj Institute of Foreign Service of India, as well as a Memorandum regarding cooperation in drug regulation between the Academician Emil Gabrielyan Scientific Center of Armenia and India’s Central Drug Standards Control Organization.
The meeting between Foreign Minister Ararat Mirzoyan and India’s External Affairs Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar marked a significant step towards strengthening Armenia-India relations. The discussions highlighted the longstanding ties, the importance of high-level engagements, and resulted in the signing of crucial memorandums aimed at enhancing cooperation in various fields. Both countries expressed commitment to continuing their collaborative efforts for mutual benefit.
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