Armenia, Bulgaria sign joint declaration on strategic partnership

Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan and Bulgarian President Iliana Yotova on Sunday signed a joint declaration on strategic partnership.

According to the Armenian prime minister’s office, Pashinyan hosted Yotova and her delegation in Yerevan ahead of the 8th European Political Community summit.

He congratulated Yotova on assuming office and wished her success as president of Bulgaria.

Pashinyan said bilateral ties have strong potential and thanked Bulgaria for its support within the framework of the European Union.

Yotova expressed gratitude for the warm welcome and for hosting the summit, and that the European Political Community has delivered tangible results since its launch.

She also congratulated Pashinyan on the upcoming EU-Armenia summit.

Separately, Pashinyan met Lithuanian Prime Minister Inga Ruginiene and her delegation to discuss steps to deepen bilateral relations and expand cooperation, including democratic reforms and economic ties between Armenia and the European Union.

He welcomed her visit and thanked her for participating in the summit, emphasizing the importance of strengthening Armenia’s ties with the European Union, according to Pashinyan’s office.

Ruginiene praised Armenia’s democratic development, saying it contributes to closer cooperation between the two countries.