YEREVAN, MAY 26, NOYAN TAPAN. On May 26, RA Foreign Minister Edward Nalbandian received newly appointed Ambassador of Benin to RA Ayi Visinto d'Almeida (residence Moscow) on the occasion of the ceremony of handing the copy of credentials. The Minister expressed the hope that the accreditation of the first Ambassador of Benin will contribute to development of bilateral contacts. The Ambassador, in his turn, stated that Benin is interested in establishment of cooperation with Armenia in various spheres, and his appointment is the evidence of that wish. According to the RA Foreign Ministry Press and Information Department, during the talk both sides attached importance to deepening of cooperation between Armenia and Benin within the framework of international organizations, especially UN, as well as the International Organization of Francophonie.

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