12/10/2018 12:17
Expansion of relations with African continent Armenia’s priority: Armenia’s FM
Armenian Foreign Minister Zohrab Mnatsakanyan met today with the chairman of the African Union Commission Moussa Faki Mahamat who arrived in Armenia to participate in the 17th summit of La Francophonie, Armenia’s Foreign Ministry press service reports.
The Armenian foreign minister stressed that the expansion of relations with the African continent is one of the priorities of Armenia’s foreign policy, and the Armenian side is ready to undertake practical steps for effective usage of the existing potential.
The parties rated high the existence of Francophone organization, which creates a good opportunity for member states to get involved in multisided and bilateral cooperation formats.
The parties exchanged thoughts over prospects of expansion of Armenia’s presence in the region and possible directions of cooperation.