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BERZINS OFFERS COOPERATION TO ARMENIA ON ITS PATH TOWARDS EU
The Baltic Course
June 6 2013
BC, Riga, 06.06.2013.Print version
During a meeting between Latvian President Andris Berzins and the
Speaker of the Armenian Parliament Hovik Abrahamyan on Thursday, the
two sides discussed bilateral relations, cooperation between Armenia
and the European Union, as well as Latvia's experience in joining
the EU, and what Latvia can do to help Armenia in this process,
informs LETA.
Hovik Abrahamyan and Andris Berzins. Riga, 6.06.2013.
The president pointed out that Armenia is an important partner for
Latvia in the South Caucasus region, and that Latvia is satisfied with
the development of bilateral relations, as well as the constructive
dialogue between the two countries.
Abrahamyan expressed gratitude for the warm welcome he has received
during his visit to Latvia, saying that he "truly feels like a
friend." He also pointed to the active exchange of visits, which has
helped improve relations and has given the opportunity of becoming
better acquainted with one another.
The parliamentary speaker said that one of Armenia's priorities is
the development of cooperation with the European Union, thus Latvia's
experience is very important. Berzins confirmed that Latvia is ready
to share its experience, as well as the benefits of being a EU member -
and the mistakes made along the way.
Abrahamyan pointed out that he sees cooperation potential in such
areas as pharmaceuticals, information technology, as well as tourism.
He also called for the renewal of direct flights between the two
countries.
Both officials said that it is important to consider opening
embassies in their respective capitals. Berzins said that this would
be additional incentive in expanding contacts between residents of both
countries and allow them to become better acquainted with one another.
Berzins invited Abrahamyan to visit Riga in 2014, when the Latvian
capital will become Europe's Capital of Culture, and urged not only
Armenian officials to visit, but also any Armenian, so that they
could personally acquaint themselves with Latvia.
The speaker of the Armenian Parliament has arrived on an official
visit to Latvia.
http://www.baltic-course.com/eng/baltic_states_cis/?doc=75941
The Baltic Course
June 6 2013
BC, Riga, 06.06.2013.Print version
During a meeting between Latvian President Andris Berzins and the
Speaker of the Armenian Parliament Hovik Abrahamyan on Thursday, the
two sides discussed bilateral relations, cooperation between Armenia
and the European Union, as well as Latvia's experience in joining
the EU, and what Latvia can do to help Armenia in this process,
informs LETA.
Hovik Abrahamyan and Andris Berzins. Riga, 6.06.2013.
The president pointed out that Armenia is an important partner for
Latvia in the South Caucasus region, and that Latvia is satisfied with
the development of bilateral relations, as well as the constructive
dialogue between the two countries.
Abrahamyan expressed gratitude for the warm welcome he has received
during his visit to Latvia, saying that he "truly feels like a
friend." He also pointed to the active exchange of visits, which has
helped improve relations and has given the opportunity of becoming
better acquainted with one another.
The parliamentary speaker said that one of Armenia's priorities is
the development of cooperation with the European Union, thus Latvia's
experience is very important. Berzins confirmed that Latvia is ready
to share its experience, as well as the benefits of being a EU member -
and the mistakes made along the way.
Abrahamyan pointed out that he sees cooperation potential in such
areas as pharmaceuticals, information technology, as well as tourism.
He also called for the renewal of direct flights between the two
countries.
Both officials said that it is important to consider opening
embassies in their respective capitals. Berzins said that this would
be additional incentive in expanding contacts between residents of both
countries and allow them to become better acquainted with one another.
Berzins invited Abrahamyan to visit Riga in 2014, when the Latvian
capital will become Europe's Capital of Culture, and urged not only
Armenian officials to visit, but also any Armenian, so that they
could personally acquaint themselves with Latvia.
The speaker of the Armenian Parliament has arrived on an official
visit to Latvia.
http://www.baltic-course.com/eng/baltic_states_cis/?doc=75941