ITALY’S DEPUTY FOREIGN MINISTER ARRIVES IN YEREVAN

ArmenPress
Nov 23 2004

YEREVAN, NOVEMBER 23, ARMENPRESS: A high-ranking Italian diplomat
promised today a stronger boost to cooperation with Armenia, saying
her government will continue to support implementation of a number
of joint programs with Yerevan.

Margerita Boniver, Italy’s deputy foreign affairs minister, who
arrived today in Yerevan, was received by parliament chairman Arthur
Baghdasarian, who emphasized Italy’s assistance to Armenia in its
drive to closer integration with Europe.

The parties stated that both countries could develop effective
cooperation in small businesses, tourism and stressed the opening of
Casa Italiana in Yerevan, which is supposed to give a fresh muscle
to bilateral cooperation.

Boniver and Baghdasarian discussed also regional issues. Baghdasarian
suggested that Italy should organize a youth forum for young people
from Armenia, Azerbaijan and Georgia, which he said would help the
region’s nations to build an atmosphere of confidence.

Margerita Boniver was also received today by foreign minister Vartan
Oskanian and president Robert Kocharian.

From: Emil Lazarian | Ararat NewsPress