Armenia’s Minister of Labour and Social Affairs Arsen Torosyan has received the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Bulgaria to Armenia, Nikola Nikolov.

The two officials discussed a range of issues of mutual interest in the fields of labour and employment, including labour migration and human capital development.

Minister Torosyan spoke highly of the friendly relations between Armenia and Bulgaria, noting that the existing mutual trust and experience of cooperation provide a solid foundation for deepening sectoral ties and pursuing new initiatives.

Outlining recent reforms in the sector, the minister said Armenia’s labour market is gradually entering a new phase of development- one in which the country is transitioning from being a labour-exporting state to also becoming a labour-receiving one.

Torosyan also noted that Armenia has recorded steady job growth in recent years, contributing to higher employment levels, greater socio-economic activity, and new opportunities for attracting foreign specialists.

At the close of the meeting, the two sides agreed to take practical steps to advance progress in the areas discussed.