ARMENIAN FM RECEIVES HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES PRESIDENT OF URUGUAY ASSEMBLY
tert.am
15.11.12
Armenian FM Edward Nalbandian received on Thursday Mr Jorge Orrico,
President of the House of Representatives, Uruguay Assembly, who is
on an official visit to Armenia.
Despite the distance between the countries, Armenian-Uruguayan
friendship is based on their commitment to panhuman values.
"The Armenian people has the warmest feelings for Uruguay, which
was the first to recognize, in 1965, the Armenian Genocide. And now
you are one of the high-ranking foreign officials to visit Artsakh
[Nagorno-Karabakh]. We especially commend your step, which deserves
special appreciation," Minister Nalbandian said.
Mr Orrico thanked Armenia's FM for a warm reception. Uruguay
appreciates friendship with the Armenian people. Armenians contributed
to the country's development by their work, culture and achievements.
A small country, Uruguay is defending international legal principles.
It is determined to do its best for maintenance of international peace
and defense of peoples' right to self-determination, Mr Orrico said.
The sides discussed steps to develop bilateral cooperation in various
fields, placing emphasis on high-ranking officials' visits, cooperation
between parliaments and expansion of economic ties.
Minister Nalbandian presented to the guests the efforts Armenia and
the international community are exerting to settle the Nagorno-Karabakh
conflict.
tert.am
15.11.12
Armenian FM Edward Nalbandian received on Thursday Mr Jorge Orrico,
President of the House of Representatives, Uruguay Assembly, who is
on an official visit to Armenia.
Despite the distance between the countries, Armenian-Uruguayan
friendship is based on their commitment to panhuman values.
"The Armenian people has the warmest feelings for Uruguay, which
was the first to recognize, in 1965, the Armenian Genocide. And now
you are one of the high-ranking foreign officials to visit Artsakh
[Nagorno-Karabakh]. We especially commend your step, which deserves
special appreciation," Minister Nalbandian said.
Mr Orrico thanked Armenia's FM for a warm reception. Uruguay
appreciates friendship with the Armenian people. Armenians contributed
to the country's development by their work, culture and achievements.
A small country, Uruguay is defending international legal principles.
It is determined to do its best for maintenance of international peace
and defense of peoples' right to self-determination, Mr Orrico said.
The sides discussed steps to develop bilateral cooperation in various
fields, placing emphasis on high-ranking officials' visits, cooperation
between parliaments and expansion of economic ties.
Minister Nalbandian presented to the guests the efforts Armenia and
the international community are exerting to settle the Nagorno-Karabakh
conflict.