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ISRAELI DIPLOMAT'S VISIT TO YEREVAN ALSO NOT MADE PUBLIC
epress.am
11.03.2011 14:03
Israel's Ministry of Foreign Affairs is not making public a visit
to Yerevan by staff of Israel Ambassador to Armenia Shmuel Meirom
(who does not reside in Armenia). A similar situation was created
last week when the head of one of Armenia's state agencies secretly
visited Israel last week, reports IzRus.
According to the Israeli news portal, Meirom arrived in Yerevan
following a high-ranking Armenian official's visit to Israel.
"Because of his position, Ambassador Meirom takes frequent trips to
Armenia. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs is making efforts to promote
bilateral relations in several areas" was the response by Israel's
foreign ministry when asked by IzRus to clarify the intent of the
ambassador's visit.
Against the backdrop of growing confrontation between Turkey and
Israel, Armenia's political circles and community of experts were
divided on the issue of developing ties with the Jewish state, writes
columnist Alexander Goldenstein.
"Some people believe that the conflict between Ankara and Jerusalem
should be used to advance their own interests, particularly to
consolidate their positions in the Middle East. Opponents of this view,
in turn, note that Israel is guided by opportunistic considerations
and has no genuine intention to establish close ties with Armenia.
"Jerusalem is particularly careful with Yerevan so as not to prejudice
its strategic partnership with Baku. Most of Shmuel Meirom's activity
is generally not made public," writes the analyst.
epress.am
11.03.2011 14:03
Israel's Ministry of Foreign Affairs is not making public a visit
to Yerevan by staff of Israel Ambassador to Armenia Shmuel Meirom
(who does not reside in Armenia). A similar situation was created
last week when the head of one of Armenia's state agencies secretly
visited Israel last week, reports IzRus.
According to the Israeli news portal, Meirom arrived in Yerevan
following a high-ranking Armenian official's visit to Israel.
"Because of his position, Ambassador Meirom takes frequent trips to
Armenia. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs is making efforts to promote
bilateral relations in several areas" was the response by Israel's
foreign ministry when asked by IzRus to clarify the intent of the
ambassador's visit.
Against the backdrop of growing confrontation between Turkey and
Israel, Armenia's political circles and community of experts were
divided on the issue of developing ties with the Jewish state, writes
columnist Alexander Goldenstein.
"Some people believe that the conflict between Ankara and Jerusalem
should be used to advance their own interests, particularly to
consolidate their positions in the Middle East. Opponents of this view,
in turn, note that Israel is guided by opportunistic considerations
and has no genuine intention to establish close ties with Armenia.
"Jerusalem is particularly careful with Yerevan so as not to prejudice
its strategic partnership with Baku. Most of Shmuel Meirom's activity
is generally not made public," writes the analyst.