News - Ambassador Hovhannisian exchanges views with Kathy Errington on Armenia-New Zealand cooperation prospects

As part of a working visit to Auckland, Ambassador of Armenia to New Zealand Areg Hovhannisian—with diplomatic residence in Tokyo, Japan—met with Kathy Errington, Deputy Director of the Auckland Office of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade of New Zealand, informed the Embassy of Armenia in Japan. Ambassador introduced the newly appointed Honorary Consul of Armenia, Hagob Garabet to the Deputy Director. Errington congratulated Garabet and expressed satisfaction with the establishment of the official Armenian representation in Auckland. She expressed confidence that the Honorary Consul will contribute to raising the level of recognition of Armenia in New Zealand. The sides exchanged views on the current state and prospects of bilateral and multilateral cooperation. Ambassador Hovhannisian met also with Simon Bridges, a well-known former politician, who held various ministerial posts at different times, and is currently the CEO of Auckland Business Chamber. Ambassador Hovhannisian presented Armenia's business environment, economic progress and prospects, and emphasized the need to discovery the untapped potential, particularly in intensive and ecologically clean agriculture, renewable energy, and digital technology. The parties agreed to find ways to establish cooperation between the respective institutions of the two countries.