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ARMENIA, LEBANON ABOLISH VISA REQUIREMENTS
HETQ
17:01, November 26, 2012
Resulting from Armenian President Serzh Sargsyan's official visit to
Lebanon, the two countries agreed today to abolish visas between the
two countries and to mutually recognize college diplomas.
Sargsyan and Lebanese President Michel Sleiman signed the two
agreements at Baabda Palace upon the arrival of the former to Lebanon.
A In a joint news conference at Baabda Palace, Sargsyan said he held
"productive talks" with Sleiman and discussed ways to widen the scope
ties between Lebanon and Armenia.
"This year marks 20 years since we began bilateral relations," Sargsyan
said. "We have signed 30 agreements since then and we will add two
more with this visit," he added. Sargsyan also thanked Lebanon as
a people and government for granting Armenians shelter and allowing
them to incorporate into society.
The two leaders discussed regional problems as well. Regarding Syria,
they agreed that the optimal way out for the 21-month-old crisis was a
political solution based on dialogue without any military intervention.
Sargsyan will also meet Prime Minister Najib Mikati later today.
Speaker Nabih Berri will hold a lunch in honor of the Armenian official
in his Ain el-Tineh residence.
Photo: The Daily Star/DalatiNohra
HETQ
17:01, November 26, 2012
Resulting from Armenian President Serzh Sargsyan's official visit to
Lebanon, the two countries agreed today to abolish visas between the
two countries and to mutually recognize college diplomas.
Sargsyan and Lebanese President Michel Sleiman signed the two
agreements at Baabda Palace upon the arrival of the former to Lebanon.
A In a joint news conference at Baabda Palace, Sargsyan said he held
"productive talks" with Sleiman and discussed ways to widen the scope
ties between Lebanon and Armenia.
"This year marks 20 years since we began bilateral relations," Sargsyan
said. "We have signed 30 agreements since then and we will add two
more with this visit," he added. Sargsyan also thanked Lebanon as
a people and government for granting Armenians shelter and allowing
them to incorporate into society.
The two leaders discussed regional problems as well. Regarding Syria,
they agreed that the optimal way out for the 21-month-old crisis was a
political solution based on dialogue without any military intervention.
Sargsyan will also meet Prime Minister Najib Mikati later today.
Speaker Nabih Berri will hold a lunch in honor of the Armenian official
in his Ain el-Tineh residence.
Photo: The Daily Star/DalatiNohra