RA Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan hosted Bulgarian Prime Minister Boyko Borisov in Yerevan today.

“The historic and fraternal relations between our countries have deep roots. It’s our duty to expand and reinforce those relations. We are confident that your visit will give new impetus to the reinforcement of our ties,” Tigran Sargsyan said. 

The Bulgarian Prime Minister stressed the valuable role played by the Armenian community of Bulgaria in the development of relations between the two countries. 

The parties noted that the current $60 million in trade between the two countries does not correspond to the high level of bilateral friendly relations. Thus, they attached importance to the establishment of business ties and agreed to organize a business forum in Bulgaria. 

Touching upon the process of Armenia’s European integration, PM Sargsyan noted that Bulgaria’s experience is important and useful on the path of implementation of large-scale reforms in Armenia. 

 An agreement on cooperation in the social sphere was signed between Armenia and Bulgaria. Besides, a Memorandum of Understanding was signed between the State Pedagogic University of Armenia and the Sofia University.

Prime Minister Borisov also visited the Tzitzernakaberd Genocide Memorial Complex, where he laid a memorial wreath and planted a fir tree.