Armenian Foreign Minister Edward Nalbandian met with British Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs William Hague.

The British official noted that progress was reported in bilateral relations since Minister Nalbandian’s last visit to London, hailing the high-level visits and intensification of business ties. He further welcomed the progress in Armenia-EU cooperation.

Measures taken to foster the political dialogue, cooperation in international institutions and intensification of business ties were discussed, with Minister hailing the potential existing in Armenian-UK relations.

The two further dwelt on the Syrian crisis, Iran’s nuclear program and settlement of regional conflicts, with Minister Nalbandian briefing on Armenia’s and international community’s efforts in the resolution of Nagorno Karabakh conflict. Hague, in turn, expressed London’s support to OSCE Minsk Group’s efforts for peaceful settlement of the problem.