YEREVAN, NOVEMBER 25, ARMENPRESS. Minister of Foreign Affairs of Armenia Ararat Mirzoyan received Canadian Ambassador to Armenia Alison LeClaire (residence: Moscow) on November 25.

As ARMENPRESS was informed from the MFA Armenia, the parties emphasized the further development of Armenian-Canadian relations based on common democratic values and mutual trust. In this context, the Armenian Foreign Minister welcomed the Canadian government's decision to open an embassy in Yerevan and expressed confidence that this step will give a new impetus to bilateral cooperation.

"Considering that this year marks the 30th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Armenia and Canada, the interlocutors noted with satisfaction the current level of political dialogue and the dynamics of interstate contacts.

The readiness of the Canadian government to support the strengthening of democracy in Armenia was noted.

Ararat Mirzoyan and Alison LeClaire emphasized the expansion of Armenian-Canadian trade and economic ties," reads the message of the Foreign Ministry of Armenia.

The Armenian side presented the consequences of the latest Azerbaijani aggression against the territorial integrity and sovereignty of the Republic of Armenia. Minister Mirzoyan emphasized that Azerbaijan is hindering the establishment of peace and stability in the region with its maximalist position and aggressive actions.