Exhibit dedicated to 90-year Armenia-Ukraine relations opened in Yerevan

PanARMENIAN.Net - The Armenian Ministry of Foreign Affairs hosted an exhibition dedicated to the 90th anniversary of establishment of the Armenian-Ukrainian diplomatic relations.



Deputy Foreign Minister Gegham Gharibjanian and his Ukrainian counterpart Konstantin Yeliseyev, diplomats, politicians and scientists attended the exhibit of archives and photos presenting the history of bilateral relations.



In his remarks, Mr Gharibjanian said that although Armenia and Ukraine obtained independence not long ago, diplomatic relations between the First Republic of Armenia and People's Republic of Crimea were established in 1918. "We have rich experience and will promote our bilateral relations and cooperation within international structures," he said.



For his part, Mr Yeliseyev said the exhibition testifies of the importance Ukraine attaches to relations with Armenia and partnership in various fields. "The 90th university is not a mere formality. This is the evidence of our friendship and basis for bright future," the Ukrainian Deputy Foreign Minister said.



The opening ceremony was followed by consultations on the forthcoming session of the joint intergovernmental commission for economic development.



It's notable that with Ukraine ranking the third among Armenia's trade partners, the commodity turnover between the two countries amounted to $250 million.