The Head of the Parliamentary Friendship Group with Armenia Aleksandar Cotric met today with the non-resident Ambassador of the Republic of Armenia to the Republic of Serbia based in Prague Ashot Hovakimyan.
The two officials emphasised the culture of friendly relations between Serbia and Armenia, stressing that there is a mutual interest in their further improvement. Cotric said that the opening of the Embassy of the Republic of Serbia in Armenia represents a significant step towards strengthening institutional and bilateral cooperation, especially in the area of parliamentary contacts.
The Head of the PFG noted that over the past year, since the establishment of the Parliamentary Group, the two parliaments maintained the continuity of cooperation, through regular communication with Armenian partners, support for bilateral initiatives and strengthening of mutual understanding on issues of common interest. He emphasised that the Parliamentary Group has actively worked to promote cooperation in the fields of culture, education, tourism and economy, as well as to encourage contacts between economic and institutional actors of the two countries.
Cotric especially stressed the importance of the Republic of Armenia’s principled position in terms of respecting Republic of Serbia’s territorial integrity and non-recognising the so-called state of Kosovo, for which he expressed gratitude to the Armenian side.
The officials exchanged views on the current geopolitical situation and security challenges in the wider region, agreeing that dialogue, cooperation and mutual support are of exceptional importance in the face of global challenges.
They especially focused on highlighting the importance of improving interparliamentary cooperation, both through high-level visits and meetings, and through intensifying contacts between the two parliaments’ working bodies and parliamentary friendship groups.
Expressing satisfaction with the cooperation with the Parliamentary Friendship Group, Ambassador Hovakimyan noted that there is significant room for its further intensification, especially in the areas of cultural exchange, economy and education. He informed his hosts about the current political situation in Armenia, as well as the challenges that the country faces in the regional context.
The Armenian Ambassador announced that Armenia will participate in the EXPO 2027 international exhibition in Serbia with great pleasure and in the spirit of strengthening friendly and bilateral relations, emphasising that this event represents an important opportunity to deepen cooperation, economic ties and cultural exchange between the two countries.
The officials agreed that it is necessary to continue working on improving parliamentary and bilateral cooperation, and that there is room to exchange experiences and improve cooperation in the process of approaching the European Union and in the European integration of Serbia and Armenia.
The meeting was also attended by PFG members National Assembly Deputy Speaker Dr Jovan Janjic, Olivera Denic, MA Jadranka Jovanovic and Ivan Karic, who expressed their satisfaction with future cooperation and their willingness to actively participate in its improvement.
