MINISTER OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS VARTAN OSKANIAN CONCLUDED A ONE-DAY WORKING VISIT TO THE SYRIAN CAPITAL
Panorama.am
14:00 10/04/06
In Damascus, on April 8, Minister Oskanian met with Syrian Foreign
Minister Walid al-Moualem. During that meeting, the two spoke at
length about bilateral as well as regional matters. They specifically
focused on cooperation in international forums, educational and
economic exchange, as well as institutional cooperation. They also
spoke at length about the Nagorno Karabakh negotiation process,
Armenia-Turkey relations, as well as the situation in Iraq and other
matters in both regions.
Earlier in the day, Syrian President Bashar al-Assad also received the
Armenian delegation. Minister Oskanian informed him about political
and economic developments within Armenia and in the region.
President Assad expressed his appreciation at the traditionally warm
relations between Armenians and Syrians and said that should serve
as a foundation for deepening ties, especially in the economic sphere.
The Minister's Damascus visit concluded with a reception at the
embassy, attended by representatives of community organizations and
religious leaders.
On Sunday, the Minister will be in Aleppo at the 100th anniversary
celebration of the Armenian General Benevolent Union and the 75th
anniversary celebration of the Armenian Youth Association.
Press and information department of Ministry of foreign affairs of
the Republic of Armenia.
From: Emil Lazarian | Ararat NewsPress
Panorama.am
14:00 10/04/06
In Damascus, on April 8, Minister Oskanian met with Syrian Foreign
Minister Walid al-Moualem. During that meeting, the two spoke at
length about bilateral as well as regional matters. They specifically
focused on cooperation in international forums, educational and
economic exchange, as well as institutional cooperation. They also
spoke at length about the Nagorno Karabakh negotiation process,
Armenia-Turkey relations, as well as the situation in Iraq and other
matters in both regions.
Earlier in the day, Syrian President Bashar al-Assad also received the
Armenian delegation. Minister Oskanian informed him about political
and economic developments within Armenia and in the region.
President Assad expressed his appreciation at the traditionally warm
relations between Armenians and Syrians and said that should serve
as a foundation for deepening ties, especially in the economic sphere.
The Minister's Damascus visit concluded with a reception at the
embassy, attended by representatives of community organizations and
religious leaders.
On Sunday, the Minister will be in Aleppo at the 100th anniversary
celebration of the Armenian General Benevolent Union and the 75th
anniversary celebration of the Armenian Youth Association.
Press and information department of Ministry of foreign affairs of
the Republic of Armenia.
From: Emil Lazarian | Ararat NewsPress