Mirzoyan receives Pakistan’s first Ambassador to Armenia

On September 11, Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Trade of the Republic of Armenia Ararat Mirzoyan received Shafqat Ali Khan, the first Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan appointed to Armenia following the establishment of diplomatic relations between Armenia and Pakistan. The ambassador is resident in Abu Dhabi.

Welcoming the ambassador, Minister Mirzoyan congratulated him on his appointment and wished him success in carrying out his important diplomatic mission.

The importance of advancing the bilateral agenda between Armenia and Pakistan, as well as the mutual political readiness to do so, was emphasized. The sides discussed the steps outlined toward this goal.

The interlocutors also exchanged views on regional developments.

Earlier, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Mnatsakan Safaryan received Ambassador Shafqat Ali Khan on the occasion of the presentation of copies of his credentials.

The Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Trade emphasized that the establishment of diplomatic relations between Armenia and Pakistan in 2025, based on the principles of the UN Charter, was an important political decision by the governments of the two countries.

The interlocutors discussed prospects for developing cooperation in bilateral and multilateral formats, including through the establishment of a bilateral legal and treaty framework.

The Deputy Minister presented the priorities of the Republic of Armenia’s balanced and balancing foreign policy, Armenia’s efforts aimed at the institutionalization of established peace, and Armenia’s approaches to promoting regional connectivity.