On August 30, Minister Vartan Oskanian received Rafael Antonio Bielsa, Minister of Foreign Affairs, International Trade and Worship of Argentina.

Greeting the distinguished guest and highly evaluating the level of Armenian-Argentinean relations, Minister Oskanian emphasized the role of the current visit, for enhancing bilateral ties. Sides touched upon Armenian-Argentinean current relations and the perspectives of future developments. Both ministers underlined the necessity for political dialogue on the issues of bilateral interests and for holding regular high-level visits.

Emphasis was put on the essential role of the Armenian community of Argentina, in the strengthening of existing friendly relations between the two nations. In this context, Minister Oskanian appreciated the increase of Argentinean investment in the economy of Armenia especially in regards to the renovation of Zvartnots International Airport by E.Ernekian, the director of "Corporacion America".

Several international issues were also discussed, particularly the position of the two countries regarding UN reforms. Minister Oskanian briefed his counter-part on the recent developments of the Nagorno Karabakh peace process.

Sides noted the necessity of opening an Argentinean embassy in Armenia and the potential benefits to Armenian-Argentinean political, economic and commercial relations.

The meeting ended with the signing of an Agreement between the Governments of the Republic of Armenia and the Republic of Argentina on Cooperation in the field of plant protection and phytosanitary quarantine.