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    ARMENIA ATTACHES IMPORTANCE TO COOPERATION WITH UK

    February 18, 2014 | 15:32

    YEREVAN. - Armenian National Assembly (NA) Speaker Hovik
    Abrahamyan on Tuesday received a delegation from the British Group
    Inter-Parliamentary Union, led by John Whittingdale (UK House of
    Commons).

    Abrahamyan stated that the political contacts have invigorated and the
    cooperation has grown between Armenia and Great Britain, informs the
    NA press service. In his words, Armenia underscores the development
    of relations and the rejuvenation of political discourse with the UK.

    "We highlight the interparliamentary cooperation between Armenia
    and the UK, and we are interested in promoting interparliamentary
    cooperation," he added.

    Hovik Abrahamyan also reflected on the settlement of the
    Nagorno-Karabakh conflict and the normalization of Armenian-Turkish
    relations, and considered it important to form a respective objective
    opinion in the international arena.

    Commenting on the forthcoming centennial of the Armenian Genocide,
    Abrahamyan noted that Armenia highly appreciates the relevant
    initiatives by the British-Armenian All-Party Parliamentary Group of
    the UK Parliament.

    With respect to Armenia's decision to join the Russian-led Customs
    Union, the NA leader noted that this decision is in the country's
    interests, and it is conditioned on the geopolitical realities. In
    his words, however, this decision does not mean a termination of
    political dialogue with the European Union.

    In turn, John Whittingdale expressed confidence that the British
    Group's official visit to Armenia will contribute to the development
    of Armenian-British ties. According to him, Armenia has a large number
    of friends in the UK Parliament.

    "Armenia's voice is heard in the British Parliament. We want stability
    and progress in Armenia," UK House of Commons member Stephen Pound
    specifically said for his part

    The British MPs likewise underscored the need to deepen cooperation
    between the two parliaments. The development of economic relations
    and the collaboration in various domains likewise were stressed.

    In addition, the interlocutors called attention to peace and stability
    in the region, and the peaceful resolution of conflicts.

    http://news.am/eng/news/194805.html

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