Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan lauded the opening of the Belgian Embassy in Yerevan as a reflection of the growing relations between the two countries.

Pashinyan and his Belgian counterpart, Bart De Wever, attended the opening ceremony of the Embassy of Belgium in Yerevan on Monday morning.

Pashinyan noted that Armenia and Belgium share long-standing historical ties, which now form the basis for modern cooperation focused on strengthening democracy, the rule of law, and democratic institutions in Armenia. He emphasized that democracy brings prosperity and success to citizens and the country, and thanked Belgium for its support in achieving these goals.

In his remarks, Belgian Prime Minister Bart De Wever emphasized that there is a large Armenian community in Belgium, which continues to serve as a living bridge between the two countries. Highlighting the opening of the embassy, he described it as a historic moment and said Belgium is proud to establish its presence in Armenia, calling it one of the cradles of civilization. He stressed that the embassy is not only a symbol of long-standing bilateral ties, but also a commitment to the future, aimed at strengthening cooperation in business, innovation, technology, infrastructure, and scientific exchange.

Armenia plays an important role as a partner for stability and serves as a beacon of democratic values in the wider region, the Belgian prime minister said.