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ARMENIA WELCOMES GERMANY'S BALANCED POSITION ON REGIONAL PROBLEMS
NEWS.am
June 22, 2010 | 16:57
At their meeting in Berlin June 22, RA President Serzh Sargsyan
and German Chancellor Angela Merkel discussed the development of
bilateral relations.
The Armenian leader said that bilateral top-level meetings enable
the sides to expand their cooperation and political dialogue.
Armenia-German relations are an important factor in Armenia's
integration into Europe, he said.
The sides also addressed the development of trade and economic
relations. They pointed out that the activities of more than 80 German
companies in Armenia serve as a good basis for expanding investment
cooperation.
The sides also discussed the issue of German financial and technical
assistance to Armenia. The Armenian leader pointed out that Germany
is Armenia's second largest partner under donor programs, playing an
important role in reforms in Armenia's life.
The Armenian and German leaders discussed regional problems. Speaking
of the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict, President Sargsyan expressed
concern over Azerbaijan's regular statements on a military settlement
of the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict, which threatens not only the
Armenian-Azerbaijani talks, but also regional stability.
As to Armenian-Turkish relations, the Armenian leader expressed regret
that the efforts to get Europe's last closed border opened by Armenia
and the European community failed, as Turkey used the negotiations
with different ends in view. The sides pointed out the importance of
Armenian-Turkish reconciliation without any preconditions and of a
peaceful settlement of the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict within the OSCE
Minsk Group.
The Armenian President and the German Chancellor gave a press briefing
after the meeting.
From: A. Papazian
NEWS.am
June 22, 2010 | 16:57
At their meeting in Berlin June 22, RA President Serzh Sargsyan
and German Chancellor Angela Merkel discussed the development of
bilateral relations.
The Armenian leader said that bilateral top-level meetings enable
the sides to expand their cooperation and political dialogue.
Armenia-German relations are an important factor in Armenia's
integration into Europe, he said.
The sides also addressed the development of trade and economic
relations. They pointed out that the activities of more than 80 German
companies in Armenia serve as a good basis for expanding investment
cooperation.
The sides also discussed the issue of German financial and technical
assistance to Armenia. The Armenian leader pointed out that Germany
is Armenia's second largest partner under donor programs, playing an
important role in reforms in Armenia's life.
The Armenian and German leaders discussed regional problems. Speaking
of the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict, President Sargsyan expressed
concern over Azerbaijan's regular statements on a military settlement
of the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict, which threatens not only the
Armenian-Azerbaijani talks, but also regional stability.
As to Armenian-Turkish relations, the Armenian leader expressed regret
that the efforts to get Europe's last closed border opened by Armenia
and the European community failed, as Turkey used the negotiations
with different ends in view. The sides pointed out the importance of
Armenian-Turkish reconciliation without any preconditions and of a
peaceful settlement of the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict within the OSCE
Minsk Group.
The Armenian President and the German Chancellor gave a press briefing
after the meeting.
From: A. Papazian