MINISTRY OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS OF THE REPUBLIC OF ARMENIA
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PRESS RELEASE

23-02-2007

Charles Ghislain, the Newly Appointed Ambassador of Belgium, Hands
Credential Copies to Foreign Minister Oskanian

The newly appointed ambassador of the Kingdom of Belgium,
Charles Ghislain, presented copies of his credentials to Minister Oskanian
on February 22.

Minister Oskanian greeted the Ambassador and wished him success
in fulfilling his mission. The Ambassador will be based in Brussels.

The Minister expressed satisfaction on the recent enhancement of
Armenia-Belgium bilateral communication. He also emphasized the importance
for Armenia of closer cooperation with Belgium in the framework of the
Armenia-EU Action Plan, by developing and carrying out specific projects.

The Minister expressed appreciation at the balanced approach
that Belgium displays in the UN and other international organizations
towards issues which are of significance for Armenia.

The Minister and the Ambassador also touched upon the Nagorno
Karabakh conflict and its resolution process.