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MINISTRY OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS OF THE REPUBLIC OF ARMENIA
PRESS AND INFORMATION DEPARTMENT
375010 Telephone: +3741. 544041 ext 202
Fax: +3741. .562543
Email: [email protected]:
www.armeniaforeignministry.am
PRESS RELEASE
29 October 2004
Yerevan Hosted a NATO Conference On Contributing To a More Favorable
Security Environment Through Informing Public Opinion
A NATO Conference entitled "Contributing To a More Favorable Security
Environment Through Informing Public Opinion" concluded in Yerevan on
29 October. The Conference was attended by 50 participants including
representatives of Foreign Ministries from 25 Euro-Atlantic nations,
staff of missions accredited to NATO and officials from NATO
headquarters.
The Conference, which is a part of 2004 Action Plan for Euro-Atlantic
Partnership Council, was co-organized by NATO and Armenia's Foreign
Ministry. The Conference was chaired by NATO's Assistant Secretary
General for Public Diplomacy Jean Fournet.
During the opening session, Deputy Foreign Minister Tatoul Margarian
noted in his welcome address that such events contributed to fostering
constructive dialogue between member states of Euro-Atlantic
Partnership. In commenting on the agenda of the Conference, he
mentioned that public opinion is an important factor of conflict
settlement in the South Caucasus. Unbiased reporting on national
security issues by the mass media, aimed at shaping public opinion in
support of constructive dialogue and problem solving gains critical
importance in terms of re-establishing mutual confidence between the
nations of the region.
Deputy Foreign Minister also stressed the importance of policies
and strategies for public diplomacy developed and implemented by
international organizations. In this context, he referred to balanced
and consistent application of NATO partnership principles aimed at
promoting real cooperation and partnership in the region.
PRESS AND INFORMATION DEPARTMENT
375010 Telephone: +3741. 544041 ext 202
Fax: +3741. .562543
Email: [email protected]:
www.armeniaforeignministry.am
PRESS RELEASE
29 October 2004
Yerevan Hosted a NATO Conference On Contributing To a More Favorable
Security Environment Through Informing Public Opinion
A NATO Conference entitled "Contributing To a More Favorable Security
Environment Through Informing Public Opinion" concluded in Yerevan on
29 October. The Conference was attended by 50 participants including
representatives of Foreign Ministries from 25 Euro-Atlantic nations,
staff of missions accredited to NATO and officials from NATO
headquarters.
The Conference, which is a part of 2004 Action Plan for Euro-Atlantic
Partnership Council, was co-organized by NATO and Armenia's Foreign
Ministry. The Conference was chaired by NATO's Assistant Secretary
General for Public Diplomacy Jean Fournet.
During the opening session, Deputy Foreign Minister Tatoul Margarian
noted in his welcome address that such events contributed to fostering
constructive dialogue between member states of Euro-Atlantic
Partnership. In commenting on the agenda of the Conference, he
mentioned that public opinion is an important factor of conflict
settlement in the South Caucasus. Unbiased reporting on national
security issues by the mass media, aimed at shaping public opinion in
support of constructive dialogue and problem solving gains critical
importance in terms of re-establishing mutual confidence between the
nations of the region.
Deputy Foreign Minister also stressed the importance of policies
and strategies for public diplomacy developed and implemented by
international organizations. In this context, he referred to balanced
and consistent application of NATO partnership principles aimed at
promoting real cooperation and partnership in the region.