Within the framework of his official visit to Beijing, Minister Mirzoyan gave an interview to South China Morning Post. In the article published, the quotes from Minister Mirzoyan are presented below. This was reported by the RA Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
In response to the issue of the prospect of strategic partnership between Armenia and China, Minister Mirzoyan noted. "On the way to deepening our relations, not only there is no obstacles or obstacles, but we are open and willing to deepen those relations without any restrictions.
We discussed it with our Chinese partners. We have emphasized the strategic nature of our relations, and we see mutual interest, interest in raising these relations as a result of a new level. "
Ararat Mirzoyan noted that the political dialogue between Yerevan and Beijing was "intensive and active", adding that Armenia seeks to strengthen ties with China not only in the fields of trade and infrastructure, but also in the fields of culture and human cooperation.
In response to the issue of peace in the South Caucasus, Minister Mirzoyan noted that when Armenia and Azerbaijan ended the talks on the Text of the Peace Agreement, China was among the countries welcomed that achievement. Emphasizing that Armenia wants to establish institutional peace with Azerbaijan, that is the signing of a peace agreement, the Minister added. "We see that China supports the normalization of Armenia-Azerbaijan relations."
Minister Mirzoyan answered the question about the process of normalization of neighbors, including Turkey, to be key to Armenia's "Peace Crossroads" program, which is aimed at improving the interconnection of Armenia's and its neighbors, including Europe, Central Asia and China. "
Minister Mirzoyan added that it could open the door to the "Cross-Peace" project of Armenia "One Zone, One Road", as well as 300 billion euros (300 billion euros) investment strategy with Global Gateway. "Imagine the" Crossroads of Peace "project of Armenia without China's" One Zone, One Way "program. And on the contrary, the "one zone, one way" route would not be so smooth if Armenia was bypassed. "
