The Prime Minister of Armenia, Hovik Abrahamyan, on Wednesday received newly appointed Egyptian Ambassador Tareq Maaty.
The PM congratulated the diplomat on his appointment as Ambassador of Egypt to Armenia, and wished him fruitful work. The Premier noted with satisfaction that relations between the two countries have been actively developing in recent years, and that there is great potential for strengthening and expanding the Armenian-Egyptian relationship.
Ambassador Maaty, for his part, said it is an honor for him to assume the commitment to strengthen the ties of friendship between Armenia and Egypt, and that he will make every effort to deepen the mutually beneficial cooperation. Also, he conveyed the Egyptian prime minister’s warm greetings and best wishes to Hovik Abrahamyan.
Speaking about the prospects for Armenian-Egyptian cooperation, the interlocutors stressed the importance of reciprocated high-level visits, active political dialogue, and intergovernmental and interparliamentary contacts.
In the context of bilateral and multilateral trade and economic ties, the Armenian prime minister and the Egyptian ambassador stressed the importance of the activities of the intergovernmental commission, and discussed the details of this year’s upcoming regular sitting of the Commission.
In conclusion, Hovik Abrahamyan expressed confidence that during his tenure Ambassador Maaty would contribute to the development and expansion of cooperation between the two countries.
