BRITISH MINISTER HOPES BILATERAL RELATIONS WITH ARMENIA TO DEEPEN
ARMENPRESS
18 September, 2012
YEREVAN
YEREVAN, SEPTEMBER 18, ARMENPRESS: The relations between Armenia and
Great Britain are on a firm basis. As Armenpress reports, Armenian
Foreign Affair Minister Edward Nalbandyan came forth in the joint
press conference with Minister of State for Europe of the United
Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, David Lidington.
The Minister stated they have envisaged Armenia- European Union
relations, bilateral relations , latest developments taking place
in the framework of the Eastern Partnership, Nagorno Karabakh issue
current state, Safarov extradition and the great damage hindering the
negotiation process. The sides have also covered some regional issues,
Armenpress reports." I am gratified with my first visit to Armenia.
It is substantial I can be present in the establishment of 20
anniversary of diplomatic relations with Armenia and 10th anniversary
of British Council in Armenia. Lidington noted British culture is
high estimated in Armenia. In the words of the interlocutor numerous
students leave for Britain to continue their educations in British
high educational institutes .British high ranking diplomat hopes the
bilateral relations will deepen further on. "United Kingdom has always
favored Eastern Partnership, where Armenia is an important member. We
are going to promote comprehensive free trade negotiations which are
under way" Lidington stated.
British Minister was also happy with the existence of British shops
located in most central streets of Yerevan. Minister is sure Armenia-
British relations will deepen in this sphere as well. There is a goal
to establish a trade mission.
From: A. Papazian
ARMENPRESS
18 September, 2012
YEREVAN
YEREVAN, SEPTEMBER 18, ARMENPRESS: The relations between Armenia and
Great Britain are on a firm basis. As Armenpress reports, Armenian
Foreign Affair Minister Edward Nalbandyan came forth in the joint
press conference with Minister of State for Europe of the United
Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, David Lidington.
The Minister stated they have envisaged Armenia- European Union
relations, bilateral relations , latest developments taking place
in the framework of the Eastern Partnership, Nagorno Karabakh issue
current state, Safarov extradition and the great damage hindering the
negotiation process. The sides have also covered some regional issues,
Armenpress reports." I am gratified with my first visit to Armenia.
It is substantial I can be present in the establishment of 20
anniversary of diplomatic relations with Armenia and 10th anniversary
of British Council in Armenia. Lidington noted British culture is
high estimated in Armenia. In the words of the interlocutor numerous
students leave for Britain to continue their educations in British
high educational institutes .British high ranking diplomat hopes the
bilateral relations will deepen further on. "United Kingdom has always
favored Eastern Partnership, where Armenia is an important member. We
are going to promote comprehensive free trade negotiations which are
under way" Lidington stated.
British Minister was also happy with the existence of British shops
located in most central streets of Yerevan. Minister is sure Armenia-
British relations will deepen in this sphere as well. There is a goal
to establish a trade mission.
From: A. Papazian