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INTERVIEW: WORLD TO REJOICE IN BEIJING OLYMPICS, SAYS ARMENIAN PRESIDENT
Xinhua
http://news.xinhuanet.com/englis h/2008-08/07/content_9025060.htm
www.chinaview.cn
Aug 7 2008
China
MOSCOW, Aug. 7 (Xinhua) -- The whole world will rejoice in the Beijing
Olympics, which the government and people of China have made every
effort to prepare for, Armenian President Serzh Sargsyan told Xinhua
in a recent written interview.
Sargsyan expressed his belief that the Beijing Olympics will be a
complete success, and wished the Olympic teams of China and Armenia
good luck in the forthcoming Games.
The president, who is due to attend the opening ceremony at China's
invitation, said all Armenians have concentrated their attention on
Beijing. "I will be in good mood when I am in Beijing and will stand
by our athletes," he said.
He added that the Chinese athletes made earnest preparations for the
Olympics, and hoped that they will fare well in the sports event.
The Olympics are of special significance for Armenia, Sargsyan said,
noting that "the Olympic tradition has long been merged into the
blood of Armenians." "As early as the 4th century AD, the King of
Armenia was invited to take part in the ancient Olympics and won
championship in wrestling. Today, many Armenian athletes will be
memorized as Olympic winners," he said.
Sargsyan, who also chairs the Armenian Chess Association, is an
avid sports fan. "Armenia respects sports. In spite of its small
population and territory, it establishes a good reputation by some
famous athletes and recorded brilliant victories in the history of
world sports," he said.
In the view of the president, sports should serve to enhance
friendship between countries and peoples instead of being used
for other purposes. Sports only consist of two points, "firstly,
friendship, and secondly, competition," he said.
Talking about his upcoming visit to China, Sargsyan said China and
Armenia have a friendly relationship, with no dispute in politics, and
the two countries share common standings on regional and international
affairs.
Recalling his visit to China as defense minister seven years ago,
which left him a deep impression, Sargsyan said he has paid close
attention to China's development and felt joyful for the diligent
and kind Chinese people for their achievements. He expects to witness
the changes occurred in China during his visit.
The Armenian leader expressed his confidence that the two countries
have great potential in cooperation, noting that bilateral trade
increased sharply in recent years, and cooperation in agriculture,
high-technology and other fields also progressed.
Xinhua
http://news.xinhuanet.com/englis h/2008-08/07/content_9025060.htm
www.chinaview.cn
Aug 7 2008
China
MOSCOW, Aug. 7 (Xinhua) -- The whole world will rejoice in the Beijing
Olympics, which the government and people of China have made every
effort to prepare for, Armenian President Serzh Sargsyan told Xinhua
in a recent written interview.
Sargsyan expressed his belief that the Beijing Olympics will be a
complete success, and wished the Olympic teams of China and Armenia
good luck in the forthcoming Games.
The president, who is due to attend the opening ceremony at China's
invitation, said all Armenians have concentrated their attention on
Beijing. "I will be in good mood when I am in Beijing and will stand
by our athletes," he said.
He added that the Chinese athletes made earnest preparations for the
Olympics, and hoped that they will fare well in the sports event.
The Olympics are of special significance for Armenia, Sargsyan said,
noting that "the Olympic tradition has long been merged into the
blood of Armenians." "As early as the 4th century AD, the King of
Armenia was invited to take part in the ancient Olympics and won
championship in wrestling. Today, many Armenian athletes will be
memorized as Olympic winners," he said.
Sargsyan, who also chairs the Armenian Chess Association, is an
avid sports fan. "Armenia respects sports. In spite of its small
population and territory, it establishes a good reputation by some
famous athletes and recorded brilliant victories in the history of
world sports," he said.
In the view of the president, sports should serve to enhance
friendship between countries and peoples instead of being used
for other purposes. Sports only consist of two points, "firstly,
friendship, and secondly, competition," he said.
Talking about his upcoming visit to China, Sargsyan said China and
Armenia have a friendly relationship, with no dispute in politics, and
the two countries share common standings on regional and international
affairs.
Recalling his visit to China as defense minister seven years ago,
which left him a deep impression, Sargsyan said he has paid close
attention to China's development and felt joyful for the diligent
and kind Chinese people for their achievements. He expects to witness
the changes occurred in China during his visit.
The Armenian leader expressed his confidence that the two countries
have great potential in cooperation, noting that bilateral trade
increased sharply in recent years, and cooperation in agriculture,
high-technology and other fields also progressed.