YEREVAN, OCTOBER 26, NOYAN TAPAN. A regular stage of Armenian-Kuwaiti political consultations was launched with the meeting of Armenian Deputy Foreign Minister Arman Kirakosian and Kuwait's Foreign Undersecretary Khaled Al-Jarallah at the Foreign Ministry of Kuwait on October 26. According to a report of the RA MFA, the sides discussed the preparations for the upcoming visit of Armenian President to the State of Kuwait, the documents to be signed, and issues related to the further development of bilateral relations. They attached importance to the signing of economic agreements for the promotion of trade and economic links. Arman Kirakosian presented Armenia's policy with respect to the neighboring countries, in particular the current stage of Armenian-Turkish relations, the latest developments regarding the Karabakh problem settlement, and issues of regional interest. The Kuwaiti side expressed a high opinion about Armenia's policy on normalization of its relations with neighboring countries. K. Al-Jarallah spoke about cooperation with neighboring countries, particularly Iran, Iraq, and Saudi Arabia. He touched upon the priorities of Kuwait's foreign policy, as well as the policy conducted within the framework of the Gulf Cooperation Council.

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