Polish, Armenian FMs discuss Ukraine, deeper ties

Poland’s foreign minister met with his Armenian counterpart in Warsaw on Tuesday to discuss Russia's war against Ukraine and a range of bilateral issues, officials said.

Poland's Zbigniew Rau (right) and Armenia's Ararat Mirzoyan (left) meet in Warsaw on Tuesday.

Photo: PAP/Paweł Supernak

Poland's Zbigniew Rau and Armenia's Ararat Mirzoyan spoke about Russia's aggression against Ukraine and ways to enhance bilateral relations, according to the Polish foreign ministry.

It said the two top diplomats explored opportunities for further cooperation in areas including business, culture and science.

FM @RauZbigniew met with FM of Armenia 🇦🇲 @AraratMirzoyan in Warsaw today.

The ministers discussed 🇵🇱🇦🇲 bilateral relations, including economic and cultural-scientific cooperation, as well as security situation in the region and Russia's aggression against Ukraine. pic.twitter.com/hOvnkMZrIH

— Ministry of Foreign Affairs 🇵🇱 (@PolandMFA) July 19, 2022

Rau and Mirzoyan also discussed regional security, according to the Polish foreign ministry.

Rau told reporters after the meeting that Poland was actively supporting Armenia's efforts to strengthen its relations with the European Union.

"We believe that Armenia needs comprehensive and coordinated assistance from the European Union," he declared at a joint news conference with Mirzoyan.

💬 FM @RauZbigniew during press conference after the meeting with FM of Armenia 🇦🇲 @AraratMirzoyan pic.twitter.com/p2nTXZWovR

— Ministry of Foreign Affairs 🇵🇱 (@PolandMFA) July 19, 2022

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Source: IAR, PAP