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ARMENIA, ITALY WILLING TO DEVELOP INTERPARLIAMENTARY TIES
armradio.am
03.12.2008 16:12
On December 3 the President of the National Assembly of Armenia,
Hovik Abrahamyan, received the Ambassador of the Republic of Italy
to Armenia, Massimo Lavezzo Cassinelli.
Stressing the importance of interparliamentary relations with
friendly Italy, Hovik Abrahamyan noted that the ties between the two
parliaments have a great potential of development. Mr. Abrahamyan
noted that the reciprocal visits of Deputies are also important. He
asked to convey his invitation to the Chairmen of both chambers of
the Italian Parliament, expressing confidence that the development
of interparliamentary ties will promote the reinforcement of
trade-economic and scientific-cultural ties between the two countries.
The Armenian Parliament Speaker emphasized the importance of
cooperation between the parliamentary delegations of the two countries
within international organizations. It was noted also that as an EU
member state, Italy can greatly contribute to the process of Armenia's
European integration. Turning to the successful activity of the Italian
"Renco" Company in Armenia, Mr. Abrahamyan noted the Armenian tax
field provides favorable conditions to foreigners to launch business.
The Ambassador of Italy noted that Italians and Armenians are linked
not only with spiritual and cultural similarities, but also the
likeness of the two peoples. Mr. Cassinelli agreed tha t reciprocal
visits contribute to the development of relations and noted that
the Deputy Foreign Minister of Italy, Senator Mandini is expected to
visit Armenia in 2009. Mr. Cassinelli attached importance to the joint
work of deputy friendship groups in the direction of development of
interparliamentary relations.
During the meeting the interlocutors dwelt on domestic political and
regional issues. The parties attached importance to the resolution
of conflicts existing in the region through negotiations.
armradio.am
03.12.2008 16:12
On December 3 the President of the National Assembly of Armenia,
Hovik Abrahamyan, received the Ambassador of the Republic of Italy
to Armenia, Massimo Lavezzo Cassinelli.
Stressing the importance of interparliamentary relations with
friendly Italy, Hovik Abrahamyan noted that the ties between the two
parliaments have a great potential of development. Mr. Abrahamyan
noted that the reciprocal visits of Deputies are also important. He
asked to convey his invitation to the Chairmen of both chambers of
the Italian Parliament, expressing confidence that the development
of interparliamentary ties will promote the reinforcement of
trade-economic and scientific-cultural ties between the two countries.
The Armenian Parliament Speaker emphasized the importance of
cooperation between the parliamentary delegations of the two countries
within international organizations. It was noted also that as an EU
member state, Italy can greatly contribute to the process of Armenia's
European integration. Turning to the successful activity of the Italian
"Renco" Company in Armenia, Mr. Abrahamyan noted the Armenian tax
field provides favorable conditions to foreigners to launch business.
The Ambassador of Italy noted that Italians and Armenians are linked
not only with spiritual and cultural similarities, but also the
likeness of the two peoples. Mr. Cassinelli agreed tha t reciprocal
visits contribute to the development of relations and noted that
the Deputy Foreign Minister of Italy, Senator Mandini is expected to
visit Armenia in 2009. Mr. Cassinelli attached importance to the joint
work of deputy friendship groups in the direction of development of
interparliamentary relations.
During the meeting the interlocutors dwelt on domestic political and
regional issues. The parties attached importance to the resolution
of conflicts existing in the region through negotiations.