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Office of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Armenia
March 12 2011
The first resident Ambassador of Switzerland started his mission in Armenia
On March 11, the Armenian Foreign Minister Edward Nalbandian received
Konstantin Obolensky, the newly appointed Ambassador of Switzerland to
Armenia on the occasion of presenting the copies of his credentials.
Congratulating Ambassador Obolensky on the occasion of his appointment
as the first resident Ambassador of friendly Switzerland to Armenia
and establishment of the Swiss Embassy in Yerevan, Minister Nalbandian
said, `The Armenian-Swiss friendly relations have a history of many
years and it is often talked about the geographical and historical
similarities existing between the two countries. Today we can note
with satisfaction that the high-level relations and close political
dialogue were established between the two countries recently. The
establishment of an Embassy in Yerevan will open new possibilities for
the further development of bilateral cooperation. '
Expressing gratitude for the warm words and wishes, Ambassador
Obolensky expressed confidence that he will do his utmost for the
further strengthening and expansion of bilateral relations between
Armenia and Switzerland.
Minister Nalbandian and Ambassador Obolensky touched upon the
preparatory works of an official visit of the President of the Swiss
Confederation to Armenia by the invitation of the Armenian President
at the end of March. The Swiss Embassy in Armenia will be officially
opened during the mentioned visit.
The sides had a thorough talk on issues related to the further
strengthening and deepening of bilateral relations in various spheres.
They also touched upon the regional issues.
From: A. Papazian
March 12 2011
The first resident Ambassador of Switzerland started his mission in Armenia
On March 11, the Armenian Foreign Minister Edward Nalbandian received
Konstantin Obolensky, the newly appointed Ambassador of Switzerland to
Armenia on the occasion of presenting the copies of his credentials.
Congratulating Ambassador Obolensky on the occasion of his appointment
as the first resident Ambassador of friendly Switzerland to Armenia
and establishment of the Swiss Embassy in Yerevan, Minister Nalbandian
said, `The Armenian-Swiss friendly relations have a history of many
years and it is often talked about the geographical and historical
similarities existing between the two countries. Today we can note
with satisfaction that the high-level relations and close political
dialogue were established between the two countries recently. The
establishment of an Embassy in Yerevan will open new possibilities for
the further development of bilateral cooperation. '
Expressing gratitude for the warm words and wishes, Ambassador
Obolensky expressed confidence that he will do his utmost for the
further strengthening and expansion of bilateral relations between
Armenia and Switzerland.
Minister Nalbandian and Ambassador Obolensky touched upon the
preparatory works of an official visit of the President of the Swiss
Confederation to Armenia by the invitation of the Armenian President
at the end of March. The Swiss Embassy in Armenia will be officially
opened during the mentioned visit.
The sides had a thorough talk on issues related to the further
strengthening and deepening of bilateral relations in various spheres.
They also touched upon the regional issues.
From: A. Papazian