Hungarian Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó arrived in Armenia today for talks with his Armenian counterpart Ararat Mirzoyan.

Following their meeting, the two ministers held a joint press conference and announced their readiness to expand political and economic relations between their two countries.

Mirzoyan said he and Szijjártó discussed issues related to the expanding partnership between Armenia and the European Union and Armenia’s participation in various regional projects including the Black Sea electricity cable.

Mirzoyan thanked Hungary for participating in the European Union’s civil mission in Armenia and for its willingness to provide psychological support to children displaced from Artsakh.

Szijjártó said Hungary intends to open a consulate in Armenia. Hungary's ambassador to Armenia resides in Tbilisi.