Today, Foreign Minister Ararat Mirzoyan of Armenia and Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud of Saudi Arabia met to discuss regional issues. During the meeting, Mirzoyan provided an update on the status of relations between Armenia and Azerbaijan, including ongoing negotiations on a draft peace treaty and Armenia’s stance on key issues. He emphasized the importance of increasing logistics interdependence for economic benefits and stability, highlighting the “Crossroads of Peace” program initiated by the Armenian government.
Mirzoyan also discussed Armenia’s efforts to improve political dialogue and partnership with Arab countries, including participation in the Arab League ministerial meeting. The two foreign ministers explored potential cooperation in various sectors such as trade, economy, tourism, education, information technology, as well as cultural values protection. They also discussed collaboration within international organizations and multilateral platforms, including the possibility of partnering for the “World Expo 2030”.
This visit marked the first high-level visit from Armenia to Saudi Arabia since diplomatic relations were established in November 2023. The discussions between the two foreign ministers covered a wide range of topics aimed at strengthening bilateral ties and exploring avenues for cooperation in various sectors.
