ROBERT KOCHARYAN: ARMENIA TAKES INTO ACCOUNT DIASPORA’S INTERESTS IN ITS FOREIGN POLITICAL COURSE

ARMINFO News Agency
September 18, 2006 Monday

Armenia takes into account the interests of Diaspora in its foreign
policy, said President of Armenia Robert Kocharyan at the plenary
session of the 3rd All Armenian Forum Armenia-Diaspora, Monday.

The president said it is very important to take into consideration
the factor of Diaspora in the sphere of political lobbying in the
international arena. Acknowledged Armenian organizations engaged in
the political sphere greatly support the native diplomacy, making
the international community hear Armenia’s voice, the president said.

Regarding the foreign political course, Armenia continues its
complementary policy. Serious and large-scale economic projects are
implemented with Russia, the Armenian-Russian military cooperation
is deepened. Infrastructure projects are implemented with Iran which
the country has rather stable and effective relations with. At the
same time, Armenia implements active steps to deepen the relations
with the European Union. Individual Partnership Action Plan with
NATO is being implemented. The Armenian army participates in the
peacemaking operations in Kosovo and Iraq. "We deepen our international
integration, at the same time strengthening the relations with
traditional partners," the president said.