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SERZH SARGSYAN MEETS WITH PRESIDENT OF BELGIAN SENATE
ARMENPRESS
MARCH 5, 2012
YEREVAN
YEREVAN, MARCH 5, ARMENPRESS: Armenian President Serzh Sargsyan,
who is in Brussels on a working visit, met Monday with President
of the Belgian Senate Sabine de Bethune and members of the House
of Representatives.
As president's press service told Armenpress, at the meeting Serzh
Sargsyan stressed that Armenia is interested in expanding and deepening
of multifaceted ties with Belgium, which, according to the president,
with its developed economy can serve as a good example for Armenia
on the way of implementation of reforms.
The head of the republic noted that Armenia and Belgium are countries
of comparable sizes, and in Armenia Belgium has always been perceived
as an instructive model for development. The President of Armenia and
Sabine de Bethune highlighted the cooperation between the legislative
bodies of the two countries and attached importance to a consistent
dialogue.
The interlocutors pointed out the need for activation of the
Armenian-Belgian parliamentary friendship groups shaped in the two
parliaments from the beginning of 2000, which will promote deepening
of Armenian-Belgian friendship, and will bring Armenia closer to the
European family.
President Serzh Sargsyan expressed gratitude to Belgian
parliamentarians and taking the chance of the meeting one more time
stressed the importance of recognition of the Armenian Genocide by
the Belgian Senate.
Later on President Serzh Sargsyan will meet with representatives of
Armenian organizations in Belgium.
ARMENPRESS
MARCH 5, 2012
YEREVAN
YEREVAN, MARCH 5, ARMENPRESS: Armenian President Serzh Sargsyan,
who is in Brussels on a working visit, met Monday with President
of the Belgian Senate Sabine de Bethune and members of the House
of Representatives.
As president's press service told Armenpress, at the meeting Serzh
Sargsyan stressed that Armenia is interested in expanding and deepening
of multifaceted ties with Belgium, which, according to the president,
with its developed economy can serve as a good example for Armenia
on the way of implementation of reforms.
The head of the republic noted that Armenia and Belgium are countries
of comparable sizes, and in Armenia Belgium has always been perceived
as an instructive model for development. The President of Armenia and
Sabine de Bethune highlighted the cooperation between the legislative
bodies of the two countries and attached importance to a consistent
dialogue.
The interlocutors pointed out the need for activation of the
Armenian-Belgian parliamentary friendship groups shaped in the two
parliaments from the beginning of 2000, which will promote deepening
of Armenian-Belgian friendship, and will bring Armenia closer to the
European family.
President Serzh Sargsyan expressed gratitude to Belgian
parliamentarians and taking the chance of the meeting one more time
stressed the importance of recognition of the Armenian Genocide by
the Belgian Senate.
Later on President Serzh Sargsyan will meet with representatives of
Armenian organizations in Belgium.