ArmInfo.On the sidelines of the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos, Armenian President Vahagn Khachaturyan met with Iraqi Kurdistan Prime Minister Masrour Barzani and Finnish President Alexander Stubb.
According to the press service of the Armenian president, during his meeting with Barzani, Khachaturyan discussed the potential for developing cooperation between Armenia and Iraqi Kurdistan in political, economic, and other spheres. The President and Prime Minister emphasized the need to strengthen ties and expand practical cooperation in areas of mutual interest.
During the meeting, Khachaturyan and Barzani also addressed the regional situation and current development, emphasizing the importance of strengthening peace, stability, and security. In this context, they discussed the Armenian government's Crossroads of Peace initiative and, in the context of developing regional communications, reviewed the Trump Route for International Peace and Prosperity (TRIPP) project. The parties noted that the implementation of such initiatives is in the interests of all countries in the region and is a means of realizing existing opportunities in the economic, transport, and logistics sectors.
The President also discussed regional initiatives with the President of Finland. The parties noted that they promote greater connectivity and serve the interests of both countries in the region and the broader international community.
During their discussions, Khachaturyan and Stubb also emphasized the importance of developing bilateral cooperation, particularly within the EU. They noted the significance of cooperation with Finland within the framework agreement between Armenia and the Nordic and Baltic countries (NB8), viewing it as an effective platform for political dialogue and expanded sectoral cooperation.
