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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
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