Yerevan/Armenia, May 4 -- Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney arrived in Armenia on Friday, marking the first official visit by a Canadian PM to Armenia in nearly a decade since Justin Trudeau's 2018 trip.

Carney met Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan to thank him for hosting the 8th European Political Community (EPC) Summit and discuss strengthening Canada-Armenia ties.

The leaders discussed opportunities to deepen cooperation and reaffirmed bilateral relations, which have expanded in recent years, including the opening of Canada's embassy in Yerevan in 2023.

On the sidelines of the summit, Carney is expected to meet other heavyweight European leaders to discuss security cooperation, support for Ukraine and economic engagement, p...