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SWITZERLAND EXPRESSES READINESS TO SUPPORT ARMENIA
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27 June, 2008
On June 27 Serzh Sarkissian received the delegation headed by Member of
the Swiss Federal Council, Foreign Minister Mrs. Micheline Calmy Rey.
The President noted with appreciation that the relations between
the two countries are developing rather dynamically, an inclusive
and substantial agenda has been formed, a stable system of political
dialogue has been created.
Serzh Sarkissian said Switzerland has always been active in rendering
technical and financial assistance for Armenia's development and
implementation of reforms.
According to the Swiss Foreign Minister, her country always stands
next to Armenia and is ready to maximally contribute to the reforms
implemented in different spheres. Mrs. Micheline Calmy Rey underlined
the active participation of the Swiss party in the rural development
program of Armenia. Noting that the Swiss Development Agency operates
in Armenia, she informed the decision has been taken to send a
diplomatic mission to Armenia.
The parties agreed that being small countries, Armenia and Switzerland
should cooperate more intensively. The Swiss Foreign Minister attached
special importance to the cooperation within the framework of the
Council of Europe.
Turning to economic cooperation, the parties stated that the trade
relations between the two countries are rapidly developing.
Viewing economic development and poverty reduction as priorities,
President Sarkissian said Armenia anticipates the support of friendly
and partner countries.
The leader of the country spoke about the political and economic
reforms, regional issues, Armenian-Turkish relations, the process of
settlement of the Karabakh conflict.
From: Emil Lazarian | Ararat NewsPress
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27 June, 2008
On June 27 Serzh Sarkissian received the delegation headed by Member of
the Swiss Federal Council, Foreign Minister Mrs. Micheline Calmy Rey.
The President noted with appreciation that the relations between
the two countries are developing rather dynamically, an inclusive
and substantial agenda has been formed, a stable system of political
dialogue has been created.
Serzh Sarkissian said Switzerland has always been active in rendering
technical and financial assistance for Armenia's development and
implementation of reforms.
According to the Swiss Foreign Minister, her country always stands
next to Armenia and is ready to maximally contribute to the reforms
implemented in different spheres. Mrs. Micheline Calmy Rey underlined
the active participation of the Swiss party in the rural development
program of Armenia. Noting that the Swiss Development Agency operates
in Armenia, she informed the decision has been taken to send a
diplomatic mission to Armenia.
The parties agreed that being small countries, Armenia and Switzerland
should cooperate more intensively. The Swiss Foreign Minister attached
special importance to the cooperation within the framework of the
Council of Europe.
Turning to economic cooperation, the parties stated that the trade
relations between the two countries are rapidly developing.
Viewing economic development and poverty reduction as priorities,
President Sarkissian said Armenia anticipates the support of friendly
and partner countries.
The leader of the country spoke about the political and economic
reforms, regional issues, Armenian-Turkish relations, the process of
settlement of the Karabakh conflict.
From: Emil Lazarian | Ararat NewsPress