NZ envoy presents credentials to Armenian President![]() May 17, 2013 - 15:54 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Newly-appointed ambassador of New Zealand to Armenia Hamish Cooper presented his credentials to President Serzh Sargsyan. President Sargsyan congratulated the envoy on the appointment, voicing hope that he will contribute to the strengthening of bilateral relations. The two stressed the need to fully use the existing potential for further development of diplomatic ties between the two countries. They highlighted the importance of close cooperation in international organizations, with ambassador Cooper pledging to do the utmost to develop Armenia-New Zealand relations. ![]() ![]() Grigoryan added that the situation around the world and particularly in the region is very difficult. The Armenian Defense Ministry has denied Azerbaijan's accusations of violating the ceasefire. Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan took to social media to thank his Lithuanian counterpart for the contribution. President of the Armenian parliament Alen Simonyan met with the Speaker of the Azerbaijani Milli Majlis Sahiba Gafarova. ![]() ![]() Partner news | ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |