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LUXEMBOURG PLEDGES TO HELP ARMENIA BUILD CLOSER TIES WITH EUROPEAN UNION
/ARKA/
September 11, 2012
YERVAN
YEREVAN, September 11. /ARKA/. The visiting foreign minister of
Luxembourg, Jean Asselborn, pledged today his country's assistance
to Armenia to help it build closer ties with the European Union.
Speaking at a joint briefing with his Armenian opposite number, Edward
Nalbandian, Mr.Asselborn said Luxembourg will do everything possible to
help Armenia overcome all obstacles on the way to European integration.
"I have come to a country which I do not know well, but I know
that Armenia is not very lucky in geopolitical terms. With full
responsibility I say that Luxembourg will do everything to help Armenia
to overcome all the obstacles on the road to European integration,"
he said.
He said Luxemburg president is set to pay official visit to Armenia
soon. "At present, our country does not have sufficient financial
and human resources to open an embassy in Armenia, but we strive to
strengthen our relations with your country," he added.
On his side Edward Nalbandian said Armenia emphasizes development of
comprehensive mutual cooperation with an EU founding country. 'Your
visit was a good opportunity to discuss our future steps,' he said.
According to him, the sides discussed in detail a long string of
questions on strengthening political dialogue, expansion of the legal
framework, deepening cooperation in international organizations and
a number of other issues.
The ministers also discussed regional and international issues. During
the meeting, the sides exchanged views on the Middle East developments.
Luxembourg foreign minister is scheduled to have a meeting with
Armenian president Serzh Sargsyan and prime minister Tigran Sargsyan.
From: A. Papazian
/ARKA/
September 11, 2012
YERVAN
YEREVAN, September 11. /ARKA/. The visiting foreign minister of
Luxembourg, Jean Asselborn, pledged today his country's assistance
to Armenia to help it build closer ties with the European Union.
Speaking at a joint briefing with his Armenian opposite number, Edward
Nalbandian, Mr.Asselborn said Luxembourg will do everything possible to
help Armenia overcome all obstacles on the way to European integration.
"I have come to a country which I do not know well, but I know
that Armenia is not very lucky in geopolitical terms. With full
responsibility I say that Luxembourg will do everything to help Armenia
to overcome all the obstacles on the road to European integration,"
he said.
He said Luxemburg president is set to pay official visit to Armenia
soon. "At present, our country does not have sufficient financial
and human resources to open an embassy in Armenia, but we strive to
strengthen our relations with your country," he added.
On his side Edward Nalbandian said Armenia emphasizes development of
comprehensive mutual cooperation with an EU founding country. 'Your
visit was a good opportunity to discuss our future steps,' he said.
According to him, the sides discussed in detail a long string of
questions on strengthening political dialogue, expansion of the legal
framework, deepening cooperation in international organizations and
a number of other issues.
The ministers also discussed regional and international issues. During
the meeting, the sides exchanged views on the Middle East developments.
Luxembourg foreign minister is scheduled to have a meeting with
Armenian president Serzh Sargsyan and prime minister Tigran Sargsyan.
From: A. Papazian