Hayk Konjoryan, Deputy Speaker of the Armenian Parliament and head of the Armenia-India Parliamentary Friendship Group, met with Ambassador of India to Armenia T. Armstrong Changsan on November 10. MP Tsovinar Vardanyan, a member of the Friendship Group, also attended the meeting.

According to a press release from the parliament’s press service, Konjoryan congratulated the ambassador on the start of his diplomatic mission in Armenia and wished him success in his tenure, in the interest of developing bilateral cooperation.

He emphasized that India is a country of key importance to Armenia in terms of further developing bilateral relations and ties.

Ambassador T. Armstrong Changsan thanked his hosts for the warm welcome and emphasized the important role played by friendship groups in strengthening bilateral ties.

Konjoryan, in turn, highlighted the importance of parliamentary diplomacy in deepening relations, adding that the two peoples have historically enjoyed traditional friendly relations.

MP Vardanyan noted that the two sides have an active cooperation agenda. She emphasized the importance of launching direct flights to intensify bilateral communication and expand public contacts.

The Armenian side expressed interest in developing cooperation in the fields of economy, technology, healthcare and pharmaceuticals, education, infrastructure, investment and tourism, defense, and IT.

The agenda for mutual visits was among the other issues discussed during the meeting.