Yerevan, September 01, ArmenPress - Armenian prime minister Andranik Margarian received today German ambassador to Armenia Ms. Haike Peitsch. The prime minister congratulated the ambassador on handing over her credentials in our country and wished her success in her tenuret. The prime minister said that her participation in Armenian-German economic forum even before taking up the post of an ambassador indicates her interest in strengthening and further developing Armenian-German ties which gives hope that the ambassador will succeed in her endeavors.

Armenian government press services reported that both sides mentioned that though German government implements a number of programs in the Armenian economy, there are still wide opportunities to enlarge cooperation both in political and economic fields between the two countries.

Apart from bilateral partnership, the prime minister underscored balanced economic policy within the region on the sidelines of development projects implemented by Germany. Praising more active economic and political involvement of European Union in the region, the prime minister underscored cooperation with Germany also in the context of European integration.

During the meeting the ambassador Haike Peitsch asked about Armenia's participation in NATO military exercises, to which the prime minister answered that Armenia has expressed about its willingness to participate, however, some political forces in Azerbaijan try to impede that. According to prime minister, the news releases indicate that Azerbaijani authorities have called for responsibility the anti-Armenian protestors which shows that Azerbaijan is also interested in Armenian participation in the military exercises.

At the end of the meeting, the sides assured readiness for joint work to contribute to strengthening of Armenian-German relations.