Telephone conversation with the President of the Republic of Armenia

The two presidents agreed that the two countries had successfully responded to the coronavirus challenge, and President Vučić said that Serbia was ready to send medical aid to Armenia, if necessary. They stated that the epidemic suppression would enable Serbia and Armenia to continue to develop various cooperation, which was agreed during last year's visit of the Armenian President to Belgrade. They also concluded that it is essential for the realisation of joint plans that Serbia has recently opened the Embassy in Yerevan. President Vučić, therefore, expressed hope that Armenia would also open its Embassy in Belgrade.

 

President Vučić and President Sarkissian expressed satisfaction with the abolition of travel visas for Armenian citizens to Serbia and Serbian citizens to Armenia because the visa-free regime will enable more frequent contacts of business people and their access to investment and trade opportunities, as well as the development of cooperation in tourism. The two statesmen discussed specific projects in the field of information technologies and agriculture, which would enable joint access to third markets.

 

President Vučić iterated his gratitude for Armenia's principled support for Serbia's territorial integrity and sovereignty, as well as for support in international organisations.

 

President Sarkissian called on President Vučić to pay a return visit to Armenia when circumstances so allow.

 

Belgrade,

26th May 2020