ArmInfo. Ruben Mkhitaryan, Chairman of the Standing Committee on Territorial Administration and Environmental Protection of the Armenian Parliament, met with a delegation led by Mani Husseini, Chairman of the Standing Committee on Energy and Environment of the Norwegian Parliament.
According to the press service of the Armenian Parliament, during the meeting, the parties emphasized the need to expand economic cooperation, along with a number of other areas on the bilateral agenda. In this regard, they noted the need to increase trade turnover.
Mkhitaryan noted Armenia's interest in Norway's experience in combining economic growth with environmental sustainability, as well as in the effective management of natural resources. The Chairman of the Standing Committee of the Armenian Parliament emphasized the importance of expanding cooperation at the local government level, expressing confidence in the further strengthening of ties between the countries in various fields.
Husseini, in turn, noted that relations and cooperation between Norway and Armenia are steadily developing. He also emphasized the importance of adhering to shared democratic values.
During the meeting, issues related to environmental protection in Armenia were also discussed. Furthermore, the parties touched upon processes aimed at establishing peace in the region. Concluding the discussions, they expressed confidence that the meeting would serve as a new impetus for deepening parliamentary cooperation between Armenia and Norway.
