President hails Zambia’s balanced position on Armenia![]() March 22, 2013 - 16:52 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Newly appointed Zambian ambassador Frederick Shumba Hapunda presented his credentials to Armenian President Serzh Sargsyan. Congratulating the envoy on his appointment, President Sargsyan expressed Armenia’s readiness to deepen relations with the African states, with the African continent and with the African Union. He hailed the effective cooperation in international organizations and Zambia’s balanced position on Armenia-related issues. Ambassador Shumba Hapunda, in turn, conveyed his president’s congratulations on Serzh Sargsyan’s reelection, with cooperation prospects further discussed. Partner news At the meeting, the parties focused on the prospects of bilateral relations, and cooperation in the framework of international organizations. Dwelling on the hike in gas prices, Iskandaryan said the change also affected other countries importing Russian gas. Armen Martirosyan noted that the price rise will further deteriorate the situation in the country, fostering emigration. In this connection, Foreign Minister Edward Nalbandian left for Strasbourg to attend CoE foreign ministers meeting. Partner news |