SWITZERLAND INTERESTED IN DEVELOPMENT OF DEMOCRATIC PROCESSES IN ARMENIA

PanARMENIAN.Net
12.06.2006 13:19 GMT+04:00

/PanARMENIAN.Net/ Switzerland is interested in the development of
democratic processes in Armenia, Head of the Swiss Federal Department
of Foreign Affairs Micheline Calmy-Rey stated at a press conference in
Yerevan. In her words, Armenia is in center of Switzerland’s interests
in the South Caucasus. “We intend to simplify the visa regime between
the two states. Moreover the Convention for the Avoidance of Double
Taxation will promote the development of economic ties. Our state
cannot force investors to put up money in the Armenian economy. They
should see themselves that an atmosphere favorable for business reigns
he republic,” she remarked. The Swiss Foreign Minister also reminded
that humanitarian assistance for Armenia has been rendered since 1988,
the year of the Spitak earthquake.