ARMENIA'S INDEPENDENCE ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATED IN CYPRUS
tert.am
14.09.12
The Hilton Park Nicosia Hotel hosted on Wednesday celebrations
dedicated to Armenia's independence holiday and the 20th anniversary
of the Armenian-Cypriot diplomatic ties.
Armenian FM Edward Nalbandyan, who is on an official visit to the EU
chairing state, was also present at the ceremony together with several
Cypriot officials, including President Demetris Christofias, Parliament
Speaker Yianakis Omirou, Foreign Minister Erato Kozakou Marcoullis,
as well as members of the country's government and parliament,
foreign diplomats and representatives of the local Armenian community.
In his greeting remark devoted to Armenia's national holiday,
Nalbandyan said he was very happy that the 21st anniversary of
independence coincides with the 20th year since the establishment of
the Armenian-Cypriot diplomatic relations.
"The Armenian-Cypriot inter-state relations have a special content
and quality thanks to the historically close ties and solid friendship
between our states.
We have over twenty licensed agreements in the investment, education,
healthcare, agriculture, tourism, civil aviation and defense sectors.
That lays a firm foundation for the implementation of different joint
projects. The two countries' parliaments collaborate actively thanks
to the Armenian-Cypriot parliamentary committee.
What has been done over the past twenty years is our joint
achievement. Today, we have a strong will to open new ways for out
bilateral friendly cooperation," Nalbandyan said.
Summing up, Armenia's top diplomat thanked the participants for
joining the celebrations.
President Christofias later greeted the participants and delivered
a congratulatory address.
tert.am
14.09.12
The Hilton Park Nicosia Hotel hosted on Wednesday celebrations
dedicated to Armenia's independence holiday and the 20th anniversary
of the Armenian-Cypriot diplomatic ties.
Armenian FM Edward Nalbandyan, who is on an official visit to the EU
chairing state, was also present at the ceremony together with several
Cypriot officials, including President Demetris Christofias, Parliament
Speaker Yianakis Omirou, Foreign Minister Erato Kozakou Marcoullis,
as well as members of the country's government and parliament,
foreign diplomats and representatives of the local Armenian community.
In his greeting remark devoted to Armenia's national holiday,
Nalbandyan said he was very happy that the 21st anniversary of
independence coincides with the 20th year since the establishment of
the Armenian-Cypriot diplomatic relations.
"The Armenian-Cypriot inter-state relations have a special content
and quality thanks to the historically close ties and solid friendship
between our states.
We have over twenty licensed agreements in the investment, education,
healthcare, agriculture, tourism, civil aviation and defense sectors.
That lays a firm foundation for the implementation of different joint
projects. The two countries' parliaments collaborate actively thanks
to the Armenian-Cypriot parliamentary committee.
What has been done over the past twenty years is our joint
achievement. Today, we have a strong will to open new ways for out
bilateral friendly cooperation," Nalbandyan said.
Summing up, Armenia's top diplomat thanked the participants for
joining the celebrations.
President Christofias later greeted the participants and delivered
a congratulatory address.