October 24 newly appointed Japanese Ambassador to Armenia Yasuo Saito (residence in Moscow) presented copies of credentials to Deputy FM of Armenia Gegham Gharibjanyan, reports the Press Office of the American MFA. During the meeting the Japanese diplomat noted the importance of development of Japanese-Armenian relations and hoped for strengthening these. He expressed readiness to contribute to that goal. The parties discussed the matter of opening Armenian Embassy in Japan and that of Japan in Armenia, as well as international matters, specifically nuclear tests in North Korea. Gharibjanyan also briefed the Ambassador on the current situation with the Karabakh issue.