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AUSTRIAN LEADER SAYS VISIT TO ARMENIA MET EXPECTATIONS
news.am
June 26, 2012 | 14:02
YEREVAN.- President of Austria Heinz Fischer said his official visit
to Armenia met expectations.
During a press conference in Yerevan, Fischer said he had interest
in Armenia long ago. Being a schoolchild Fischer read Franz Werfel's
"The Forty Days of Musa Dagh" novel (dedicated to the Armenian Genocide
- ed.).
Austrian leader said at the university he got familiar with the
history of Armenia, pointing out the role of Anastas Mikoyan in the
government of the USSR.
Fischer said he is happy to have a chance to get familiarized with
Armenia's cultural heritage tomorrow.
"Austria has good skiers, while Armenia - good chess players,"
he emphasized.
news.am
June 26, 2012 | 14:02
YEREVAN.- President of Austria Heinz Fischer said his official visit
to Armenia met expectations.
During a press conference in Yerevan, Fischer said he had interest
in Armenia long ago. Being a schoolchild Fischer read Franz Werfel's
"The Forty Days of Musa Dagh" novel (dedicated to the Armenian Genocide
- ed.).
Austrian leader said at the university he got familiar with the
history of Armenia, pointing out the role of Anastas Mikoyan in the
government of the USSR.
Fischer said he is happy to have a chance to get familiarized with
Armenia's cultural heritage tomorrow.
"Austria has good skiers, while Armenia - good chess players,"
he emphasized.