Armenian, Irish foreign ministers meet

Armenian Foreign Minister Edward Nalbandian has visited Dublin and
discussed bilateral cooperation with high-ranking lawmakers and
executives, News Armenia reports.

Irish Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade Eamon Gilmore met
Nalbandian. They discussed cooperation within international
organizations, international and regional problems.

The ministers noted the need to realize their economic potential of
bilateral ties. They underlined the significance of the agreement
lifting double-taxation.

Nalbandian and Gilmore exchanged views on OSCE activities, with
account of Ireland chairing the organization in 2012. Nalbandian
underlined that he will support Irish chairmanship.

The foreign minister discussed processes in the Middle East.

Nalbandian met chairman of the joint commission for foreign relations
of the Irish Parliament, Pete Brin. The Armenian minister presented
his priorities in foreign policy. Nalbandian also visited the Dublin
Institute for International and European Affairs.