GERMAN FOREIGN MINISTER TO VISIT ARMENIA NEXT YEAR
armradio.am
29.10.2011 12:03
On October 28 Armenian Foreign Minister Edward Nalbandian had a
meeting with his German counterpart Guido Westerweller.
Greeting Edward Nalbandian, the German Foreign Minister congratulated
him on the occasion of the 20th anniversary of Armenia~Rs independence,
noting that the Armenian-German relations have greatly developed in
that period.
Minister Nalbandian said, in turn: ~SArmenia attaches great importance
to the further deepening and reinforcement of cooperation with Germany,
and an evidence of this is the bilateral cooperation in most different
spheres and implementation of a number of joint programs.~T
Edward Nalbandian and Guido Westerweller discussed a wide range of
issues on bilateral agenda: organization of reciprocal high-level
visits, promotion of economic cooperation, Armenia-EU relations,
international and regional issues.
The Foreign Ministers of Armenia and Germany referred to the efforts
of the European Union to resist the financial crisis, the developments
in the Middle East. They exchanged views on issues of reinforcement
of security and stability in the region.
The Ministers dwelt on Armenia-EU relations, the negotiations on the
Association Agreement, facilitation of the visa regime and creation
of a free and comprehensive free trade zone.
Minister Nalbandian briefed his German counterpart on the latest
developments in the process of settlement of the Karabakh conflict.
Guido Westerweller expressed his support for the peace process within
the framework of the OSCE Minsk Group, underscoring that there was
no alternative to peaceful settlement.
The German Foreign Minister said Germany supports the efforts towards
establishment of normal relations between Armenia and Turkey.
Guido Westerweller accepted Edward Nalbandian~Rs invitation to visit
Armenia, an agreement was reached to organize the visit in the first
half of next year.
The Armenian Foreign Minister left Berlin for Paris, where he is
expected to make a speech at the 36th General Assembly of UNESCO.
armradio.am
29.10.2011 12:03
On October 28 Armenian Foreign Minister Edward Nalbandian had a
meeting with his German counterpart Guido Westerweller.
Greeting Edward Nalbandian, the German Foreign Minister congratulated
him on the occasion of the 20th anniversary of Armenia~Rs independence,
noting that the Armenian-German relations have greatly developed in
that period.
Minister Nalbandian said, in turn: ~SArmenia attaches great importance
to the further deepening and reinforcement of cooperation with Germany,
and an evidence of this is the bilateral cooperation in most different
spheres and implementation of a number of joint programs.~T
Edward Nalbandian and Guido Westerweller discussed a wide range of
issues on bilateral agenda: organization of reciprocal high-level
visits, promotion of economic cooperation, Armenia-EU relations,
international and regional issues.
The Foreign Ministers of Armenia and Germany referred to the efforts
of the European Union to resist the financial crisis, the developments
in the Middle East. They exchanged views on issues of reinforcement
of security and stability in the region.
The Ministers dwelt on Armenia-EU relations, the negotiations on the
Association Agreement, facilitation of the visa regime and creation
of a free and comprehensive free trade zone.
Minister Nalbandian briefed his German counterpart on the latest
developments in the process of settlement of the Karabakh conflict.
Guido Westerweller expressed his support for the peace process within
the framework of the OSCE Minsk Group, underscoring that there was
no alternative to peaceful settlement.
The German Foreign Minister said Germany supports the efforts towards
establishment of normal relations between Armenia and Turkey.
Guido Westerweller accepted Edward Nalbandian~Rs invitation to visit
Armenia, an agreement was reached to organize the visit in the first
half of next year.
The Armenian Foreign Minister left Berlin for Paris, where he is
expected to make a speech at the 36th General Assembly of UNESCO.