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Newly appointed Permanent Representative of Armenia in the Council of Europe to hand over his credentials to the Secretary General of the Council of Europe

On November 20, the newly appointed Permanent Representative of Armenia in the Council of Europe, Ambassador Armen Papikyan handed over his credentials to the Secretary General of the Council of Europe, Alain Berset.

During the private conversation following the presentation of credentials, Ambassador Papikyan reaffirmed commitment of the Armenian government to expand and deepen the co-operation agenda with the Council of Europe. The permanent representative emphasized the importance of the Council of Europe-Armenia 2023-2026 Action Plan implementation and the support of the Council of Europe in democratic reforms, ensuring the rule of law and protecting human rights.

In the context of issues related to regional security, Ambassador Papikyan noted that Armenia is making continuous efforts to establish peace and stability in the South Caucasus and emphasized the need for support and active involvement of international partners in this matter.

Congratulating the permanent representative on his appointment, Secretary General Alain Berset wished Ambassador Papikyan fruitful work to further strengthen and develop strong relationship and cooperation between the Council of Europe and Armenia.

STRASBOURG, FRANCE 20 NOVEMBER 2024
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