On March 12, Foreign Minister of Armenia Edward Nalbandian received Tian Changchun, the newly appointed Ambassador of People’s Republic of China to Armenia on the occasion of presenting of copies of his credentials.

Congratulating the Ambassador on his appointment Minister Nalbandian mentioned that Armenia attaches great importance to the development and enhancement of friendly relations with China and expressed hope that Ambassador Changchun would have his important contribution in the further enlargement and deepening of cooperation between the two countries.

Ambassador Changchun reiterated that he would spare no effort for the development of the existing cooperation.

The two highly appreciated friendly cooperation established between Armenia and China and discussed a wide range of issues of bilateral agenda, particularly issues concerning the promotion of economic relations, the improvement of legal field, the enlargement of cultural and educational exchanges, the deepening of partnership within international organizations and decentralized cooperation.

Minister Nalbandian and Ambassador Changchun exchanged views on a number of issues of international and regional agenda.