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FOREIGN MINISTERS OF ARMENIA AND SWITZERLAND DISCUSS TOPICAL ISSUES OF BILATERAL COOPERATION
ArmInfo
2009-11-11 12:05:00
ArmInfo. Foreign Ministers of Armenia and Switzerland Edward Nalbandyan
and Micheline Calmy-Rey met in Berne on November 10.
As Armenia's Foreign Ministry press service reports, the two foreign
ministers discussed a number of issues of cooperation in different
spheres, as well as a number of regional and international issues.
The parties noted with satisfaction that the relations between the two
countries experienced an unprecedented development over the last year,
that is indicated by the meeting of Presidents Serzh Sargsyan and
Hans-Rudolf Merz, a score of negotiations between foreign ministers
and Switzerland's mediation in the process of normalization of the
Armenian-Turkish relations. Development of relations was also marked by
appointment of Charles Aznavour Ambassador of Armenia to Switzerland,
as well as by establishment of the Swiss diplomatic representation
in Yerevan.
The foreign ministers highly appreciated the dynamics of development
of relations, as well as emphasized the importance of organizing
high-level visits and extension of the contract-legal base. The
parties noted the efficient cooperation between the two Foreign
Ministries and agreed to hold periodical consultations. They also
discussed an opportunity of extending the cooperation within the
frames of international organizations. In the context of the upcoming
chairmanship of Switzerland in CE, the parties exchanged opinions on
the issues of the agenda, as well as on a number of practical tasks.
The two foreign ministers agreed to take steps for stimulation of
the trade-economic relations and emphasized the importance of the
initiatives by business- circles.
Having touched on the process of normalization of the Armenian-Turkish
relations, E. Nalbandyan thanked Switzerland for its mediation.
According to him, Switzerland assumed a mission which simultaneously
requires will, restraint, imagination, carefulness and patience,
and it honourably fulfilled that mission. The parties also discussed
the issues of the South Caucasus region.
A number of documents were also signed within the frames of the visit.
In particular, the foreign ministers of Armenia and Switzerland
signed an Agreement between the two country governments on regular
air communication and an Agreement on cancellation of a requirement of
entry visas available for the persons with diplomatic passports. The
two foreign ministers gave a joint press-conference after the document
signing ceremony.
ArmInfo
2009-11-11 12:05:00
ArmInfo. Foreign Ministers of Armenia and Switzerland Edward Nalbandyan
and Micheline Calmy-Rey met in Berne on November 10.
As Armenia's Foreign Ministry press service reports, the two foreign
ministers discussed a number of issues of cooperation in different
spheres, as well as a number of regional and international issues.
The parties noted with satisfaction that the relations between the two
countries experienced an unprecedented development over the last year,
that is indicated by the meeting of Presidents Serzh Sargsyan and
Hans-Rudolf Merz, a score of negotiations between foreign ministers
and Switzerland's mediation in the process of normalization of the
Armenian-Turkish relations. Development of relations was also marked by
appointment of Charles Aznavour Ambassador of Armenia to Switzerland,
as well as by establishment of the Swiss diplomatic representation
in Yerevan.
The foreign ministers highly appreciated the dynamics of development
of relations, as well as emphasized the importance of organizing
high-level visits and extension of the contract-legal base. The
parties noted the efficient cooperation between the two Foreign
Ministries and agreed to hold periodical consultations. They also
discussed an opportunity of extending the cooperation within the
frames of international organizations. In the context of the upcoming
chairmanship of Switzerland in CE, the parties exchanged opinions on
the issues of the agenda, as well as on a number of practical tasks.
The two foreign ministers agreed to take steps for stimulation of
the trade-economic relations and emphasized the importance of the
initiatives by business- circles.
Having touched on the process of normalization of the Armenian-Turkish
relations, E. Nalbandyan thanked Switzerland for its mediation.
According to him, Switzerland assumed a mission which simultaneously
requires will, restraint, imagination, carefulness and patience,
and it honourably fulfilled that mission. The parties also discussed
the issues of the South Caucasus region.
A number of documents were also signed within the frames of the visit.
In particular, the foreign ministers of Armenia and Switzerland
signed an Agreement between the two country governments on regular
air communication and an Agreement on cancellation of a requirement of
entry visas available for the persons with diplomatic passports. The
two foreign ministers gave a joint press-conference after the document
signing ceremony.