Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan received the delegation headed by the Speaker of the National Assembly of the Republic of Slovenia, Urška Klakočar Zupančič. The Prime Minister welcomed Mrs. Zupančič’s visit to Armenia and expressed confidence that it will give a new impetus to further cooperation between the two countries. Nikol Pashinyan emphasized the expansion of both political and economic cooperation. The Prime Minister considered active cooperation at the parliamentary level, including on international platforms, necessary.
Urška Zupančič expressed Slovenia’s readiness to expand relations with Armenia in various directions. The interlocutors touched on issues of regional importance. In particular, Nikol Pashinyan and Urška Zupančič emphasized the need to stop Azerbaijan’s illegal blockade of the Lachin Corridor and aggressive rhetoric. The Prime Minister presented details about the humanitarian crisis created in Nagorno-Karabakh and emphasized the importance of addressing the rights and security issues of the people of Nagorno-Karabakh under the internationally guaranteed dialogue mechanism.
The Prime Minister presented the approaches of the Armenian side regarding the settlement of existing key issues. Nikol Pashinyan and Urška Zupančič also highlighted the activities of the European Union Civil Mission in Armenia, which contributes to peace and stability in the region.
