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SERZH SARGSYAN: BLOCKADES AND CLOSED BORDERS ARE UNACCEPTABLE DIVIDING LINES ON THE POLITICAL MAP
armradio.am
27.06.2012 14:34
President of the Republic of Armenia Serzh Sargsyan sent an address
to the participants of the Istanbul summit dedicated to the 20th
anniversary of the Black Sea Economic Cooperation Organization. The
message reads:
"I cordially congratulate us all on the 20th anniversary of the
Organization of the Black Sea Economic Cooperation (BSEC). Through
the years, the organization has managed to withstand the test of time
and overcome multiple global and regional challenges, establishing
itself as a reputable structure which promotes multilateral regional
economic cooperation.
The projected and ongoing economic initiatives in the framework of
the organization considerably promote the economic development of
the region, enhancing at the same time a peaceful and harmonious
coexistence of the nations living in the region. I am confident that
it is essential to undertake continuous joint efforts and manifest
political will to accomplish this mission.
At this fateful moment, we are talking about a new, comprehensive
and long-term economic agenda of the BSEC which is aimed at the
enhancement of the organization's international standing and repute,
economic cooperation in the region and further advancement of the
social and economic development in the member states.
I would like to reiterate that Armenia continues to adhere to the
principles and goals enshrined in the charter of the organization, and
always faithfully implements all decisions adopted by the organization
as well as agreements and memorandums signed by the member states. I
am confident that in the face of the thorny problems existing in the
region, further enhancement of the multilateral economic cooperation in
the framework of the BSEC will inevitably result in the facilitation
of the political dialogue between the member states and establishment
of regional stability.
There can be no implementation of the economic programs in the
multilateral or bilateral format under closed borders. Unimpeded
contact and open borders, free movement of resources and equal
conditions for competition remain the main prerequisites for the
development of contemporary economic relations. Blockades and
closed borders are not only artificial obstacles for bilateral and
multilateral cooperation, but also unacceptable dividing lines on the
political map of the 20th century. The Organization of the Black Sea
Economic Cooperation has adopted all these provisions, and we have
to ensure their successful implementation.
I once again convey my congratulations on the occasion of the
organization's jubilee, and I would like to call upon the member states
to spare no effort to advance economic cooperation and to fully use
the potential of the BSEC to further the prosperity of the region."
armradio.am
27.06.2012 14:34
President of the Republic of Armenia Serzh Sargsyan sent an address
to the participants of the Istanbul summit dedicated to the 20th
anniversary of the Black Sea Economic Cooperation Organization. The
message reads:
"I cordially congratulate us all on the 20th anniversary of the
Organization of the Black Sea Economic Cooperation (BSEC). Through
the years, the organization has managed to withstand the test of time
and overcome multiple global and regional challenges, establishing
itself as a reputable structure which promotes multilateral regional
economic cooperation.
The projected and ongoing economic initiatives in the framework of
the organization considerably promote the economic development of
the region, enhancing at the same time a peaceful and harmonious
coexistence of the nations living in the region. I am confident that
it is essential to undertake continuous joint efforts and manifest
political will to accomplish this mission.
At this fateful moment, we are talking about a new, comprehensive
and long-term economic agenda of the BSEC which is aimed at the
enhancement of the organization's international standing and repute,
economic cooperation in the region and further advancement of the
social and economic development in the member states.
I would like to reiterate that Armenia continues to adhere to the
principles and goals enshrined in the charter of the organization, and
always faithfully implements all decisions adopted by the organization
as well as agreements and memorandums signed by the member states. I
am confident that in the face of the thorny problems existing in the
region, further enhancement of the multilateral economic cooperation in
the framework of the BSEC will inevitably result in the facilitation
of the political dialogue between the member states and establishment
of regional stability.
There can be no implementation of the economic programs in the
multilateral or bilateral format under closed borders. Unimpeded
contact and open borders, free movement of resources and equal
conditions for competition remain the main prerequisites for the
development of contemporary economic relations. Blockades and
closed borders are not only artificial obstacles for bilateral and
multilateral cooperation, but also unacceptable dividing lines on the
political map of the 20th century. The Organization of the Black Sea
Economic Cooperation has adopted all these provisions, and we have
to ensure their successful implementation.
I once again convey my congratulations on the occasion of the
organization's jubilee, and I would like to call upon the member states
to spare no effort to advance economic cooperation and to fully use
the potential of the BSEC to further the prosperity of the region."