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Jan 1 2011
Armenian-German cooperation strengthened last year
January 01, 2011 | 12:01
German-Armenian ties were strengthened in 2010, Christoph Breunig,
Deputy Ambassador of Germany in Armenia, told NEWS.am. The states are
closely cooperating in water management, energy, budget, legal and
environmental protection areas, he said.
The German organizations GTZ and KfW continued financing target
cooperation programs. The DAAT, Goethe-Institut and ZfA provide
support for university education. Specifically, in cooperation Rostock
University, they support the master's courses at the IT Department of
Yerevan State University degree and a new scholarship program. In this
context, he pointed out the assistance in organizing numerous cultural
events: movie shows, language courses, dissemination of the German
language by establishing partnership with schools.
Last year was marked by effective social and charity activities of
local and foreign organizations. Specifically, Yeghegnadzor University
affords ample opportunities to receive education without leaving the
regional center.
Also, such foreign organizations as Caritas and Renovabis, as well as
the German Red Cross, which, supported by the German Government,
continue providing aid to the needy and assisting the social
integration of people with disabilities. The opening of the Elbat
works in Yerevan was a happy event, which enabled the Chronimet
Company to expand its investment activities. It is a positive example
of investments for other German companies.
Mr. Christoph Breunig hopes for progress in Armenian-Turkish
recognciliation in 2011, due to diplomacy and political will. Also,
Germany hopes the Nagorno-Karabakh peace process will go on within the
OSCE Minsk Group and bring the moment of concessions nearer. Germany
also hopes for further development of civil society in Armenia - with
more active political involvement. The new law on rallies, as well as
better conditions for mass media, is an obligatory precondition for
civil society's involvement in important social processes, Christoph
Breunig said.
In 2011, within the limits of the possible, Germany will provide
further support for the Armenia-EU negotiations on an association
agreement. Armenia's readiness to exert more efforts to pursue a
policy aimed at forming a system of competitive market economy. Also,
Armenia and Germany have to develop military security cooperation. An
example is Armenia's intention to increase the number of its
servicemen in Afghanistan under the ISAF German command.
Mr. Christoph Breunig will see the New Year in with his friends in Armenia.
He wished all the Armenians a happy New Year and Merry Christmas. The
German diplomat hopes his country will be able to assist Armenia's
socio-economic and political progress.
From: A. Papazian
Jan 1 2011
Armenian-German cooperation strengthened last year
January 01, 2011 | 12:01
German-Armenian ties were strengthened in 2010, Christoph Breunig,
Deputy Ambassador of Germany in Armenia, told NEWS.am. The states are
closely cooperating in water management, energy, budget, legal and
environmental protection areas, he said.
The German organizations GTZ and KfW continued financing target
cooperation programs. The DAAT, Goethe-Institut and ZfA provide
support for university education. Specifically, in cooperation Rostock
University, they support the master's courses at the IT Department of
Yerevan State University degree and a new scholarship program. In this
context, he pointed out the assistance in organizing numerous cultural
events: movie shows, language courses, dissemination of the German
language by establishing partnership with schools.
Last year was marked by effective social and charity activities of
local and foreign organizations. Specifically, Yeghegnadzor University
affords ample opportunities to receive education without leaving the
regional center.
Also, such foreign organizations as Caritas and Renovabis, as well as
the German Red Cross, which, supported by the German Government,
continue providing aid to the needy and assisting the social
integration of people with disabilities. The opening of the Elbat
works in Yerevan was a happy event, which enabled the Chronimet
Company to expand its investment activities. It is a positive example
of investments for other German companies.
Mr. Christoph Breunig hopes for progress in Armenian-Turkish
recognciliation in 2011, due to diplomacy and political will. Also,
Germany hopes the Nagorno-Karabakh peace process will go on within the
OSCE Minsk Group and bring the moment of concessions nearer. Germany
also hopes for further development of civil society in Armenia - with
more active political involvement. The new law on rallies, as well as
better conditions for mass media, is an obligatory precondition for
civil society's involvement in important social processes, Christoph
Breunig said.
In 2011, within the limits of the possible, Germany will provide
further support for the Armenia-EU negotiations on an association
agreement. Armenia's readiness to exert more efforts to pursue a
policy aimed at forming a system of competitive market economy. Also,
Armenia and Germany have to develop military security cooperation. An
example is Armenia's intention to increase the number of its
servicemen in Afghanistan under the ISAF German command.
Mr. Christoph Breunig will see the New Year in with his friends in Armenia.
He wished all the Armenians a happy New Year and Merry Christmas. The
German diplomat hopes his country will be able to assist Armenia's
socio-economic and political progress.
From: A. Papazian