On October 2, Foreign Minister Edward Nalbandian received Alfonso López Caballero, the newly appointed Ambassador of the Republic of Colombia to Armenia (residence in Moscow), on the occasion of handing over the copies of his credentials.

Congratulating the Ambassador, Minister Nalbandian expressed hope that as the first ambassador of Colombia to Armenia he will have his contribution to further development of the Armenian-Colombian relations.

Edward Nalbandian expressed confidence that the accreditation of ambassadors from both countries will provide a good opportunity to use the existing potential of bilateral relations more efficiently.

Expressing gratitude for the reception, Ambassador of Colombia noted that as the first ambassador he would spare no efforts during his tenure to give a new quality to Armenian-Colombian relations.

During the meeting the interlocutors discussed a number of issues of the bilateral agenda related to deepening cooperation in international structures, expanding the legal framework, establishing inter-parliamentary contacts, holding consultations between the foreign ministries, and intensifying trade-economic and cultural ties.