Germany is a very important partner for Armenia. Armen Sargsyan

The meeting of President Armen Sarkissian and Chancellor of the Federal Republic of Germany Angela Merkel, who is on an official visit to Armenia, took place today at the residence of the President of the Republic, in which the delegations of both countries took part.

Welcoming Chancellor Angela Merkel and the German delegation, President Armen Sarkissian expressed confidence that this historic visit will open new horizons for the development of Armenian-German relations. This is Chancellor Merkel’s first official visit to Armenia, but she has been to our country before.

“I want to note with satisfaction that the relations between Armenia and Germany are based on mutual understanding and deep trust. Germany is a very important partner for Armenia, but our cooperation has the opportunity to expand much more in different areas. And, of course, I cannot but express my satisfaction for your country’s recognition of the Armenian Genocide and also for the political support we feel during our cooperation with the European Union, because Armenia-European Union relations are very important for us,” said President Sargsyan.

Chancellor Angela Merkel expressed her satisfaction and gratitude for being hosted in Armenia. “Dear Mr. Sargsyan. I am glad to be hosted in your country and I am glad for our meeting. Last year, our countries celebrated the 25th anniversary of diplomatic relations, and today we can already conclude that our relations are positive. I agree with you in the sense that our relations have unused potential, and it should be used both in the political and economic, as well as in the fields of scientific research and technology. We want to take part in the reforms announced by Armenia, we are carefully following the changes and processes that took place in your country in the spring. We are ready to continue cooperating on this perhaps difficult but important path.”

At the meeting, the interlocutors referred to Armenia-EU cooperation, as well as the opportunities to deepen bilateral relations in different cultural, educational and scientific directions.