Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan arrived in the United Kingdom, London, on a working visit with his wife, Anna Hakobyan. The Prime Minister will participate in the opening ceremony of the 4th European Political Community Summit.

Bilateral meetings with a number of international partners are planned as part of the event.

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Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan met with the newly elected Prime Minister of the Netherlands Hendrikus Wilhelmus Maria Schoof within the framework of the 4th European Political Community Summit in Blenheim Palace.

Nikol Pashinyan once again congratulated Mr. Schoof on the occasion of assuming the post and expressed hope that bilateral cooperation will give a new impetus to the development of multi-sectoral relations between Armenia and the Netherlands.

Nikol Pashinyan emphasized that especially in recent years the relations between Armenia and the Netherlands have entered a period of high-level political dialogue.

Mr. Schoof noted that the Netherlands attaches importance to the deepening of cooperation with Armenia and is ready to invest all efforts to deepen relations in the political, economic and humanitarian spheres.

The interlocutors also exchanged ideas on Armenia-European Union cooperation. The parties emphasized the decision to start negotiations on visa liberalization with Armenia after long negotiations.

Reference was also made to the Armenia-Azerbaijan peace process, the humanitarian problems of people forcibly displaced from Nagorno Karabakh. The Prime Minister emphasized the consistent support of the international community for their solution.

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Within the framework of the 4th Summit of the European Political Community, the meeting of Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan with the President of Finland Alexander Stubb took place.

The interlocutors discussed issues related to the further development and expansion of Armenia-Finland relations. In particular, the implementation of consistent steps towards the expansion of economic cooperation was emphasized.

Nikol Pashinyan and Alexander Stubb referred to the deepening of cooperation between Armenia and the European Union, the democratic reforms implemented in our country, as well as issues related to the Armenia-Azerbaijan peace process and regional security.

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Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan is participating in the 4th Summit of the European Political Community in the Blenheim Palace in the United Kingdom.

First, the welcoming ceremony of the heads of delegations took place. The Prime Minister of Armenia and the leaders of other countries were welcomed by the Prime Minister of Great Britain, Sir Keir Starmer.

After that, the opening ceremony of the event and the family photo shooting of the participants took place.

Within the framework of the event, the Prime Minister continues to hold bilateral meetings with colleagues from other countries.

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Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan participated in the round table discussion under the title "Protecting and Ensuring Democracy" within the framework of the 4th European Political Community Summit.

The latter was also attended by leaders of other countries and heads of organizations. Prime Minister Pashinyan made a speech at the behind-doors discussion.

Nikol Pashinyan is scheduled to meet with international partners within the framework of the summit.

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Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan had a meeting with Luxembourg Prime Minister Luc Frieden.

The interlocutors highly praised the Armenia-Luxembourg political dialogue and encouraged the development of cooperation in different directions.

Nikol Pashinyan and Luc Frieden referred to issues related to Armenia-European Union relations and their further deepening and strengthening. The parties emphasized the continuous support of the EU in the effective implementation of democratic reforms in our country.

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The meeting of Prime Ministers of Armenia and Spain, Nikol Pashinyan and Pedro Sánchez, took place within the framework of the 4th European Political Community Summit.

The parties referred to issues related to different directions of development of Armenia-Spain cooperation. Nikol Pashinyan and Pedro Sánchez emphasized the need to expand and deepen trade and economic ties and take consistent steps in that direction.

Issues related to the peace process between Armenia and Azerbaijan were discussed. In this context, Prime Minister Pashinyan presented the resolute positions of the Armenian side.

The sides exchanged ideas on the development of Armenia-EU cooperation.

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Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan had informal meetings with international partners within the framework of the 4th Summit of the European Political Community in Blenheim Palace.

In particular, meetings were held with Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis, Swiss President Viola Amherd, Lithuanian President Gitanas Nausėda, Acting Prime Minister of Estonia Kaja Kallas, Kosovo President Vjosa Osmani, European Council President Charles Michel and NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg.

During the meetings, issues related to the processes taking place in both bilateral and international arenas were discussed.

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Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan met with French President Emmanuel Macron in Blenheim Palace.

The interlocutors discussed issues related to multi-sectoral cooperation between Armenia and France.

Reference was made to the peace process between Armenia and Azerbaijan. Efforts aimed at ensuring peace and stability in the region were emphasized.

The interlocutors exchanged ideas on the development of Armenia-European Union cooperation.

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The meeting between the Prime Ministers of Armenia and the Czech Republic Nikol Pashinyan and Petr Fiala was held.

The parties referred to issues related to various directions of development of Armenia-Czech Republic cooperation.

Issues related to the peace process between Armenia and Azerbaijan were discussed. In this context, Prime Minister Pashinyan presented the resolute positions of the Armenian side.

The Prime Minister also presented to the Czech side the "Crossroads of Peace" project of the Armenian government and its principles.

Thoughts were also exchanged on the development of Armenia-EU cooperation.

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Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan met with German Chancellor Olaf Scholz in Blenheim Palace.

The interlocutors emphasized the consistent development of political and economic cooperation between Armenia and Germany and the implementation of consistent steps in that direction.

Reference was made to the peace process between Armenia and Azerbaijan. Prime Minister Pashinyan presented the resolute positions of the Armenian side regarding the border demarcation process, the possibilities of unblocking regional infrastructures.

Issues related to the humanitarian problems of people forcibly displaced from Nagorno Karabakh and the steps to solve them were discussed. Prime Minister Pashinyan presented details of the long-term programs implemented by the Armenian government and those planned in the near future, including the housing security program. In meeting the needs of the forcibly displaced, the parties also emphasized the continued support of the international community.

The interlocutors also referred to the further development of Armenia-European Union cooperation.