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PRESIDENT SARGSYAN PRESENTED EDWARD NALBANDIAN TO MFA STAFF
armradio.am
16.04.2008 16:08
Today RA President Serzh Sargsyan presented the newly appointed Foreign
Minister of Armenia, Mr. Edward Nalbandian, to the senior staff of
the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, President's Press Office reported.
Noting that on April 13 he signed decrees on appointing the
Ministers of Defense and Foreign Affairs, Serzh Sargsyan said it was a
coincidence, but a coincidence that contains a symbolic meaning. "I'm
sure that the diplomat of any country, especially that of Armenia is
the front line soldier, the Officer of his country, and carries no
less responsibility for the security of Armenia's borders. I urge all
diplomats to constantly remember and be guided by this principle,"
the President underlined.
According to him, the foreign policy and defense have always been a
priority and will remain such.
Serzh Sargsayn expressed confidence that not only our diplomats but
also a considerable part of the society know the newly appointed
Foreign Minister Edward Nalbandian, value his activity, the
professional skills, and the results of work. He expressed confidence
that Edward Nalbandian will disclose his capacities and will be useful
to our country in his new position.
Once again the President expressed gratitude to Vartan Oskanian,
a person who headed the Ministry of Foreign Affairs for 10 years,
and dignifiedly presented our country to the world from the in
international organizations and bilateral relations. He expressed
confidence that Vartan Oskanian's experience and skills will be useful
in solving the problems our country faces.
Using the opportunity, the leader of the state spoke about some issues
of the foreign policy. He said that maintaining its complementary
content, in the coming years the foreign policy of Armenia must get
more active and initiating, and we should be able to get more actively
involved in international life, continue deepening our relations
with both friendly countries and international organizations. In this
regard, he stressed the importance of creating favorable conditions
for the peaceful and fair solution of the Karabakh issue.
According to Serzh Sargsyan, Armenia has always supported the
realization of the right to self-determination of the people of Nagorno
Karabakh, the Republic of Armenia is the guarantor of security of
the population of Nagorno Karabakh and will continue this policy. "We
wish that the Karabakh issue is solved in a peaceful way. We are not
afraid of war, but we do not want war, either," he stressed.
The President prioritized the development of economic ties with
friendly countries as one of the most serious foreign policy issues. He
noted that political relations with some countries are on a high level,
while the economic ties are week. "There is a great potential here
and we should make the best use of it," he said.
Serzh Sargsyan attached special importance to the work with Diaspora,
the issues of maintaining the Armenian national identity, making
better use of the Diaspora's potential.
The President noted also that the issue of international recognition
and condemnation of the Armenian Genocide will remain on Armenia's
foreign policy agenda.
Newly appointed Foreign Minister Edward Nalbandian thanked for trust
and said he is assuming office with a great sense of responsibility and
is ready to multiple his and his partners' efforts and opportunities
to solve the tasks posed for the foreign agency.
Vartan Oskanian thanked the staff of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs
and noted that it would be impossible to achieve success without
their devoted work. He expressed willingness to have his experience
and knowledge serve for the strengthening of Armenia.
armradio.am
16.04.2008 16:08
Today RA President Serzh Sargsyan presented the newly appointed Foreign
Minister of Armenia, Mr. Edward Nalbandian, to the senior staff of
the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, President's Press Office reported.
Noting that on April 13 he signed decrees on appointing the
Ministers of Defense and Foreign Affairs, Serzh Sargsyan said it was a
coincidence, but a coincidence that contains a symbolic meaning. "I'm
sure that the diplomat of any country, especially that of Armenia is
the front line soldier, the Officer of his country, and carries no
less responsibility for the security of Armenia's borders. I urge all
diplomats to constantly remember and be guided by this principle,"
the President underlined.
According to him, the foreign policy and defense have always been a
priority and will remain such.
Serzh Sargsayn expressed confidence that not only our diplomats but
also a considerable part of the society know the newly appointed
Foreign Minister Edward Nalbandian, value his activity, the
professional skills, and the results of work. He expressed confidence
that Edward Nalbandian will disclose his capacities and will be useful
to our country in his new position.
Once again the President expressed gratitude to Vartan Oskanian,
a person who headed the Ministry of Foreign Affairs for 10 years,
and dignifiedly presented our country to the world from the in
international organizations and bilateral relations. He expressed
confidence that Vartan Oskanian's experience and skills will be useful
in solving the problems our country faces.
Using the opportunity, the leader of the state spoke about some issues
of the foreign policy. He said that maintaining its complementary
content, in the coming years the foreign policy of Armenia must get
more active and initiating, and we should be able to get more actively
involved in international life, continue deepening our relations
with both friendly countries and international organizations. In this
regard, he stressed the importance of creating favorable conditions
for the peaceful and fair solution of the Karabakh issue.
According to Serzh Sargsyan, Armenia has always supported the
realization of the right to self-determination of the people of Nagorno
Karabakh, the Republic of Armenia is the guarantor of security of
the population of Nagorno Karabakh and will continue this policy. "We
wish that the Karabakh issue is solved in a peaceful way. We are not
afraid of war, but we do not want war, either," he stressed.
The President prioritized the development of economic ties with
friendly countries as one of the most serious foreign policy issues. He
noted that political relations with some countries are on a high level,
while the economic ties are week. "There is a great potential here
and we should make the best use of it," he said.
Serzh Sargsyan attached special importance to the work with Diaspora,
the issues of maintaining the Armenian national identity, making
better use of the Diaspora's potential.
The President noted also that the issue of international recognition
and condemnation of the Armenian Genocide will remain on Armenia's
foreign policy agenda.
Newly appointed Foreign Minister Edward Nalbandian thanked for trust
and said he is assuming office with a great sense of responsibility and
is ready to multiple his and his partners' efforts and opportunities
to solve the tasks posed for the foreign agency.
Vartan Oskanian thanked the staff of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs
and noted that it would be impossible to achieve success without
their devoted work. He expressed willingness to have his experience
and knowledge serve for the strengthening of Armenia.