Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan received the delegation led by the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Kingdom of the Netherlands, Tom Berendsen.

The Prime Minister emphasized the consistent development of the strategic partnership between Armenia and the Netherlands, noting with satisfaction the active political dialogue existing between the two countries. Nikol Pashinyan highlighted the necessity of expanding trade and economic ties and taking consistent steps in that direction. The Head of the Government also underscored the role of the Netherlands in the development of Armenia-European Union relations and in advancing the reforms being implemented in the country.

Tom Berendsen expressed gratitude for the warm hospitality and voiced his conviction that the outcomes of this visit will provide a new impetus to bilateral cooperation. The latter added that the Netherlands welcomes the Armenian Government’s ambitious agenda of democratic reforms and stands ready to continue its support in this endeavor.

The interlocutors discussed issues related to the further development of Armenia-European Union relations and the progress of joint programs.

Both sides emphasized the importance of establishing peace between Armenia and Azerbaijan, which contributes to fostering and expanding regional cooperation. In this context, reference was made to the process of unblocking transport infrastructure, including the implementation of the TRIPP initiative and the Armenian Government’s "Crossroads of Peace" project.