PM Modi, Armenia PM Discuss Ties and Regional Issues
Leaders discuss defence, trade and regional issues; reaffirm commitment to deepen India-Armenia ties
- PM Modi congratulated Nikol Pashinyan on his electoral victory and reappointment.
- Leaders reviewed cooperation in defence, pharma, mining, education and culture.
- Pashinyan briefed Modi on the Armenia-Azerbaijan Peace Agreement.
- Both leaders backed dialogue and diplomacy for peace and stability in West Asia.
GG News Bureau
BISHKEK, 31st Aug: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday met Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan on the sidelines of the 26th Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit in Bishkek, Kyrgyz Republic.
The meeting was the first between the two leaders since Pashinyan’s reappointment following Armenia’s General Elections in June this year.
Prime Minister Modi congratulated Pashinyan on his electoral victory and assumption of office. The two leaders reviewed bilateral cooperation across several sectors, including defence, economic relations, pharmaceuticals, mining, education and culture.
Both sides expressed satisfaction over the expansion of bilateral cooperation in recent years and reaffirmed their commitment to further strengthen relations, which they described as marked by special warmth and friendship.
The leaders also exchanged views on regional and global developments, including the situation in West Asia. Prime Minister Modi reiterated the need for continued efforts through dialogue and diplomacy to secure peace and stability in the region.
During the meeting, Pashinyan briefed Modi on the current status of implementation of the Armenia-Azerbaijan Peace Agreement.
The two Prime Ministers agreed to work together to further strengthen India-Armenia relations and advance cooperation in areas of mutual interest.
