Pashinyan, Steinmeier Discuss Armenia-Germany Cooperation

On the sidelines of his official visit to Berlin, Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan met with German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier.

First, Pashinyan and Steinmeier had a private meeting, and then the discussions continued in an expanded format, The Caspian Post reports, citing Armenian media.

Steinmeier welcomed Pashinyan's official visit and emphasized his country's readiness to develop relations with Armenia.

The German president expressed confidence that the prime minister’s visit will give a new impetus to bilateral cooperation in all areas.

Pashinyan expressed gratitude for the warm hospitality and noted that Germany is a key ally for Armenia both at the bilateral level and within the framework of the partnership with the EU.

According to the prime minister, the two countries share a common commitment to human rights, democracy, and the rule of law, and Armenia and Germany actively cooperate on bilateral and multilateral platforms.

Pashinyan added that Armenia is also interested in raising its partnership with Germany to a new level.

The interlocutors discussed issues of bilateral relations. They exchanged views on the further expansion of Armenia-EU cooperation. The interlocutors attached importance to the holding of the European Political Community (EPC) Summit in Armenia and noted that it is an important platform for political dialogue with Europe.

The establishment of peace between Armenia and Azerbaijan and other topics of regional importance were also touched upon.