Armenian speaker and Irish envoy discuss interstate relations
Public Television of Armenia, Yerevan
3 May 04
Armenian National Assembly Speaker Artur Bagdasaryan has received the
newly-appointed Irish ambassador to Armenia, Justin Harman.
The sides noted the importance of Ireland's economic and political
experience which it gained during for the last 10 years and which can
be useful for countries travelling the same historical, political and
economic path.
As a representative of the country presiding over the European Union
(EU) Mr Harman noted that the EU will discuss in June the issue of new
neighbours. The sides also noted the importance of participation of
the South Caucasus countries, in particular, of Armenia in the
"Enlarged Europe, the new neighbours" programme, which will create new
possibilities for the region to develop the economy and democracy.
[Video showed the meeting in progress]
Public Television of Armenia, Yerevan
3 May 04
Armenian National Assembly Speaker Artur Bagdasaryan has received the
newly-appointed Irish ambassador to Armenia, Justin Harman.
The sides noted the importance of Ireland's economic and political
experience which it gained during for the last 10 years and which can
be useful for countries travelling the same historical, political and
economic path.
As a representative of the country presiding over the European Union
(EU) Mr Harman noted that the EU will discuss in June the issue of new
neighbours. The sides also noted the importance of participation of
the South Caucasus countries, in particular, of Armenia in the
"Enlarged Europe, the new neighbours" programme, which will create new
possibilities for the region to develop the economy and democracy.
[Video showed the meeting in progress]