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Armenia is always glad to host delegations from friendly Georgia, Armenian President Serzh Sargsyan stated today at a meeting with Georgian Prime Minister Giorgi Kvirikashvili who has arrived in Armenia on official visit. In the president's words, the atmosphere of mutual trust inherent in Armenian-Georgian high-level meetings seeks to strengthen friendship and deal with the existing problems.

As the press department at the President's Office reported, the interlocutors discussed issues related to the strengthening of bilateral relations and the development of multifaceted cooperation between Armenia and Georgia.

"I am confident that your visit will allow us to upgrade to a qualitatively new and higher level the ongoing cooperation between our countries and strengthen bilateral relations," the President noted, adding: "This year we will hold a number of major events in Armenia, and I would single out the Francophonie Summit, which I hope Georgia will attend at a high level. Welcome to Armenia."

Thankful for the reception, Giorgi Kvirikashvili said he was glad to be in neighboring and friendly Armenia.

"Dear Mr. President, we discussed with your Prime Minister issues related to economic relations and further steps to boost cooperation. As you mentioned, we are in for a jubilee year. This year we will be celebrating the 100th anniversaries of our republics, and I hope that they will be marked at a high level. You spoke about Armenia's hosting the Francophonie Summit this year: I am aware that Georgia will attend this event at a high level. I hope our meetings will be continued and our relations will go strengthening and deepening, fostered by close mutual contacts," Georgian Prime Minister Giorgi Kvirikashvili said.

After the private meeting at the Presidential Palace, the negotiations continued in the format of a working dinner with the participation of Georgian Prime Minister's delegation.