Armenian premier, Belgian MPs discuss development of ties

Armenian premier, Belgian MPs discuss development of ties

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5 Apr 05

Armenian Prime Minister Andranik Markaryan today received a delegation
of the Chamber of Deputies of the Belgian parliament led by its
chairman Herman de Croo, who is paying a two-day visit to Armenia.

Markaryan pointed out that in the future, Armenia expects support from
the Belgian parliamentarians in getting the Parliamentary Assemblies
of NATO and the OSCE to draw up balanced reports on Armenia. Noting
the importance of involving Armenia in the EU’s New Neighborhood
policy, like other countries of the South Caucasus, the prime minister
pointed out that Armenia also expects Belgium’s support in preparing
an individual partnership programme.

The sides also discussed issues related to Armenian-Turkey relations.

The prime minister thanked the Belgian parliament for recognizing
the Armenian genocide in 1998 and adopting a resolution condemning it.

At the request of the Belgian speaker, Markaryan briefed him on the
process and results of economic reforms in Armenia.