The Italian Ambassador to Yerevan, Alessandro Ferranti, was received by the President of the Republic of Armenia, Vahagn Khachaturyan, on the occasion of the celebrations for Italian Republic Day.
“In 1946, the Italian people faced a great responsibility in choosing the path their country would follow,” said the President.“The Italian people chose freedom and democracy.
As an independent state, we made a similar choice in 1991, although many trials and challenges still lie ahead of us.” The President also highlighted the shared millennia-old historical heritage between Italy and Armenia, which today translates into shared common values inspired by the universal experience of Humanism.
Ambassador Ferranti thanked the President for his hospitality, also conveying the warmest regards from the President of the Italian Republic, Sergio Mattarella. During the meeting, the parties had the opportunity to review issues related to the bilateral agenda between Armenia and Italy and the prospects for further development and deepening of cooperation between the two countries. The ambassador briefed the President on the latest data regarding economic cooperation, which has seen Italy emerge as Armenia’s leading trading partner among European Union countries in 2025.
Both sides expressed satisfaction with the growing cooperation in the tourism sector, which benefits greatly from the five direct flight routes between Armenia and Italy. The need to further strengthen collaboration between Armenian and Italian universities was also emphasized, as well as in the cultural sphere, where Italy is considered a point of reference for Armenia, including for the preservation and promotion of historical and artistic heritage.
Finally, during the meeting, the ambassador reaffirmed Italy’s support for the process of liberalizing Schengen entry visas for citizens of the Republic of Armenia.
