Bruno Scapina, the newly appointed Ambassador of Italy to Armenia, presented his credentials to President Serzh Sargsyan today. President Sargsyan congratulated the diplomat on assuming office and hoped that his term would assist in the strengthening of Armenian-Italian relations. Underlining Armenia’s interest in expanding multi-level relations with Italy, President Sargsyan said reciprocal willingness, common history and the value held by the two peoples was a good basis on which to build. Ambassador Scapina said he would do his best to reinforce existing cooperation and create new opportunities. the Ambassador pointed to the promotion of trade-economic relations and the intensification of high-level visits as the prime focus of his future activities. Wishing success to the newly appointed Ambassador, President Sargsyan said he was starting his activity in a countrythat is not rich in natural resources but which possesses a huge historical and cultural legacy and aspires to live in accordance with European norms