Canada supports Yerevan's efforts to normalise relations with Baku - special envoy

YEREVAN, 6 December. /ARKA/. Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan received today Stéphane Dion, Special Envoy of the Prime Minister of Canada to the European Union, Europe and Armenia.

The Prime Minister welcomed Stéphane Dion’s visit to Armenia and emphasized his role in the consistent development of Armenia-Canada relations, Pashinyan's press service reported.

Nikol Pashinyan highlighted the importance of expanding ties with Canada in various fields and that country’s support in promoting democratic reforms in Armenia. The Prime Minister emphasized that reforms in the public administration system, the development of institutional capacities, and the implementation of reforms in the judicial and legal sphere are of strategic importance for the Government of the Republic of Armenia.

Stéphane Dion noted that Canada welcomes the steps of the Government of the Republic of Armenia in the protection of human rights, strengthening of democracy and implementation of reforms in other areas and is ready to continue supporting our country. According to the Special Envoy of the Canadian Prime Minister, the opening of the embassy in the Republic of Armenia will also contribute to the development of bilateral cooperation in the fields of economy, high technologies, education, and culture.

The interlocutors discussed issues related to the implementation of joint projects in various areas.

The sides exchanged views on the latest developments over the Armenia-Azerbaijan peace treaty. In this context, Prime Minister Pashinyan referred to the positions of the Armenian side on various issues. Stéphane Dion emphasized that Canada expresses its support for the peace efforts of the Government of the Republic of Armenia.-0-