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ZIAD ATALLAH: ARMENIAN- LEBANESE POLITICAL TIES NEARLY PERFECT
PanARMENIAN.Net
November 22, 2011 - 10:19 AMT
PanARMENIAN.Net - Lebanon and Armenia have been long-time friends;
since the unfortunate events of early 20th century, the Lebanese of
Armenian descent are highly involved in cultural, political, social
and economic life of the country, Lebanese charge d'affaires a.i. to
Armenia Ziad Atallah stated in a conversation with a PanARMENIAN.Net
reporter.
On November 22, Lebanon is celebrating the 68th anniversary of
independence, with the country having greatly contributed to salvation
of Armenian Genocide survivors. Lebanon's unique governmental structure
allowed Armenians' active involvement in the social and political
life of the country. Lebanon's becoming the first democratic state in
Middle East promoted the country's cosmopolitan governmental structure,
freedom of speech, media and religion.
"We have 6 Armenian MPs, 2 ministers, one is minister of industry.
This is a part that can't be removed from Lebanon's reality," the
diplomat stressed to point out close ties between the two countries.
Mr. Atallah assessed Armenian President's oncoming visit to Lebanon
in early December and agreements to be signed as a big push for
bilateral cooperation.
"Armenian-Lebanese relations are nearly perfect politically; we
don't have any pending issues or problems. However, the economic
relations are far below expected. This is where we should work very
hard by encouraging Lebanese businessmen to invest in Armenia and
vice-versa," the charge d'affaires stressed, noting sectors of IT,
agriculture, trade, business, educational programs and cultural
exchange as promising.
PanARMENIAN.Net
November 22, 2011 - 10:19 AMT
PanARMENIAN.Net - Lebanon and Armenia have been long-time friends;
since the unfortunate events of early 20th century, the Lebanese of
Armenian descent are highly involved in cultural, political, social
and economic life of the country, Lebanese charge d'affaires a.i. to
Armenia Ziad Atallah stated in a conversation with a PanARMENIAN.Net
reporter.
On November 22, Lebanon is celebrating the 68th anniversary of
independence, with the country having greatly contributed to salvation
of Armenian Genocide survivors. Lebanon's unique governmental structure
allowed Armenians' active involvement in the social and political
life of the country. Lebanon's becoming the first democratic state in
Middle East promoted the country's cosmopolitan governmental structure,
freedom of speech, media and religion.
"We have 6 Armenian MPs, 2 ministers, one is minister of industry.
This is a part that can't be removed from Lebanon's reality," the
diplomat stressed to point out close ties between the two countries.
Mr. Atallah assessed Armenian President's oncoming visit to Lebanon
in early December and agreements to be signed as a big push for
bilateral cooperation.
"Armenian-Lebanese relations are nearly perfect politically; we
don't have any pending issues or problems. However, the economic
relations are far below expected. This is where we should work very
hard by encouraging Lebanese businessmen to invest in Armenia and
vice-versa," the charge d'affaires stressed, noting sectors of IT,
agriculture, trade, business, educational programs and cultural
exchange as promising.