MINISTRY OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS OF THE REPUBLIC OF ARMENIA
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PRESS AND INFORMATION DEPARTMENT
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PRESS RELEASE
08-04-2006
Minister of Foreign Affairs Vartan Oskanian concluded a one-day working
visit to the Syrian capital.
In Damascus, on April 8, Minister Oskanian met with Syrian Foreign Minister
Walid al-Moualem. During that meeting, the two spoke at length about
bilateral as well as regional matters. They specifically focused on
cooperation in international forums, educational and economic exchange, as
well as institutional cooperation. They also spoke at length about the
Nagorno Karabakh negotiation process, Armenia-Turkey relations, as well as
the situation in Iraq and other matters in both regions.
Earlier in the day, Syrian President Bashar al-Assad also received the
Armenian delegation. Minister Oskanian informed him about political and
economic developments within Armenia and in the region. President Assad
expressed his appreciation at the traditionally warm relations between
Armenians and Syrians and said that should serve as a foundation for
deepening ties, especially in the economic sphere.
The Minister’s Damascus visit concluded with a reception at the embassy,
attended by representatives of community organizations and religious
leaders.
On Sunday, the Minister will be in Aleppo at the 100th anniversary
celebration of the Armenian General Benevolent Union and the 75th
anniversary celebration of the Armenian Youth Association.