Arpine Hovhannisyan stresses the importance of deepening mutually beneficial co-operation with the Republic of Lebanon in the justice sector

 On 23 February, Minister of Justice of the Republic of Armenia Arpine Hovhannisyan received Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Lebanon to the Republic of Armenia Jean Makaron. The parties discussed a range of issues of mutual interest.

 During the conversation with the Ambassador, Arpine Hovhannisyan — highly appreciating the existing relations between Armenia and Lebanon and the created atmosphere of mutual trust — noted that there is still much to be done for the development of co-operation between the Ministries of Justice of the two countries. The Minister stressed the importance of deepening mutually beneficial co-operation in the justice sector, expressing readiness to undertake relevant steps in that direction.

 Extending thanks for the reception, Jean Makaron expressed confidence that the Ministry of Justice can be a good partner to further deepen the existing relations. The Ambassador also stressed the importance of promoting mutual co-operation between the Ministries of Justice and assured that relevant steps will be undertaken in that direction.

 At the end of the meeting, the parties expressed readiness to enhance the effectiveness of co-operation in the justice sector between the two countries.