Armenia has no territorial claims against its neighbors, says Alen Simonyan

The President of the National Assembly of Armenia, Alen Simonyan, received the newly appointed Ambassador of Mexico to Armenia, Eduardo Villegas Mayas, on March 1. He congratulated the extraordinary and plenipotentiary ambassador on assuming office and wished for successful cooperation.

During the conversation, the importance of inter-parliamentary relations was emphasized, particularly the activities of parliamentary friendship groups. Discussing the expansion of trade and economic ties as well as the legal framework, the President of the National Assembly stated that effective steps are necessary to complete five agreements related to the economic, scientific-technical, healthcare, and criminal-legal sectors that are currently at the project stage.

He expressed gratitude to all members of the Senate of the United Mexican States who initiated and adopted the document recognizing and condemning the Armenian Genocide on February 8, 2023, adding that the House of Representatives will also present relevant initiatives.

The meeting also addressed security issues in the region. Alen Simonyan thanked the ambassador for the statement made by the Mexico-Armenia Friendship Group during Azerbaijan's aggression against Armenia in September 2022, while expressing hope that Mexico would more specifically and clearly condemn the aggressive actions carried out by Azerbaijan.

The Speaker of the National Assembly highly appreciated the statement of the Mexican representative during the emergency session of the UN Security Council regarding the Lachin corridor in December 2022 and Mexico's position, which called for allowing free movement through the corridor.

The ambassador noted that he is proud to represent the peaceful and creative people of Mexico, emphasizing that his country is ready to make every effort to peacefully resolve conflicts.

In conclusion, the President of the National Assembly of Armenia stated that Armenia has no territorial claims against its neighbors and remains committed to the agenda of achieving peace.