PM Modi Meets Armenian PM Pashinyan in New York, Discusses Strengthening Bilateral Ties
Prime Minister Narendra Modi held talks with his Armenian counterpart Nikol Pashinyan on the sidelines of the UN Summit of the Future in New York on Monday, discussing ways to further enhance bilateral cooperation between the two countries.”Wonderful to have met Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan of Armenia on the sidelines of the Summit of the Future at the UN earlier today,” PM Modi said in a post on X (formerly Twitter) after the meeting.The two leaders reviewed the full range of India-Armenia relations and explored new avenues to deepen the partnership in areas such as trade, investment, culture, and people-to-people ties.
Strengthening Multilateral Cooperation
During the meeting, PM Modi and PM Pashinyan also discussed global and regional issues of mutual interest, and agreed to coordinate closely at multilateral forums.India and Armenia share a warm and friendly relationship based on mutual respect and trust. The two countries have been cooperating closely at the UN and other international platforms.
Conclusion of PM Modi’s Successful US Visit
The meeting with the Armenian PM came on the final day of PM Modi’s three-day visit to the United States, which included participation in the Quad Leaders’ Summit, bilateral talks with President Biden, and an address at the UN Summit of the Future.PM Modi departed for India after concluding his “successful and substantial” US visit, during which he held talks with several world leaders and prominent CEOs.