Armenia formerly granted observer status in the Parliamentary Assembly of the Mediterranean

ArmInfo. Vice Speaker of the National Assembly of the Republic of Armenia Hakob Arshakyan participated in the inaugural Summit of Speakers and Presidents of Parliament in Budva on May 7-8 as part of the 20th plenary session of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Mediterranean.

As reported by the NA press service, during the official welcoming  ceremony, the Assembly formally granted Observer Status to the  National Parliaments of the Republic of Armenia The document was  signed by Arshakyan and the President of the Parliamentary Assembly  of the Mediterranean, Giulio Centemero.  The parties underscored  their shared commitment to regional stability and parliamentary  cooperation, reinforcing the Assembly's role as a bridge for  multilateral dialogue across neighboring geopolitical landscapes.  During the event, Arshakyan delivered a speech on "Parliamentary  Diplomacy as a Pillar of the Resilience of Democratic Institutions."  The Deputy Speaker also held brief meetings with colleagues from  various countries.

The summit was attended by parliamentary delegations from member and  partner countries of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Mediterranean,  represented at the level of parliamentary presidents, vice-  presidents, and high-ranking representatives.