Sweden is Armenia’s Loyal Partner – Foreign Minister

STOCKHOLM  — Armenian and Swedish Foreign Ministers have discussed the prospects for expanding the high-level political dialogue between the two countries.

During a meeting in Stockholm, Ararat Mirzoyan and Maria Stenergard referred to issues on bilateral agenda and promotion of sectoral cooperation.

‘Sweden is a committed partner of Armenia and its democratic reforms. We support the strengthening of EU-Armenia relations. I look forward to the development of our close relations!’, she wrote on X.

According to the press service of the Armenian Foreign Ministry, the prospects of expanding the high-level political dialogue between Armenia and Sweden, enriching the bilateral agenda and deepening cooperation were discussed at the meeting. The sides highlighted the main directions of mutual interest for the development of cooperation.

‘I am confident that through joint active efforts we can best realize the opportunities of expanding our partnership both bilaterally and with the EU, including for further promotion of political dialogue, trade, business ties, people-to-people contacts,’ Mirzoyan said.

The Foreign Ministers of Armenia and Sweden also exchanged views on issues related to regional security and stability. Minister Mirzoyan presented the Armenian vision for achieving lasting peace in the South Caucasus, including through the normalization of relations with neighbors and the promotion of economic development in the region. The Armenian Foreign Minister presented the efforts towards concluding a peace treaty between Armenia and Azerbaijan, as well as the agreement reached between the two countries on the demarcation process, based on the Alma-Ata Declaration.

In the context of regional issues, reference was made to the “Crossroads of Peace” developed by the Armenian Government, the implementation of which, according to the Armenian Foreign Minister, will effectively increase regional connectivity through the unblocking of transport infrastructure.