SERZH SARGSYAN: ARMENIA HAS ALWAYS STRIVED TO HAVE FRIENDLY RELATIONS WITH ARAB WORLD

Noyan Tapan

Au g 6, 2008

YEREVAN, AUGUST 6, NOYAN TAPAN. Receiving on August 6 the crown prince
and deputy ruler of Ras Al-Khaima Emirate (UAE) Sheikh Saud bin Sakr
Al-Kasimi and the delegation headed by him, the Armenian president
Serzh Sargsyan expressed satisfaction at the dynamically developing
relations between the two countries. "Armenia has always strived to
have friendly relations with the Arab world, including Gulf countries,"
he stated.

Pointing out great potential for development of the bilateral
relations, S. Sargsyan attached special importance to the full use of
the existing opportunities. In his words, it is evident from the fact
that in the past six months the commodity turnover between Armenia
and the UAE has doubled that businessmen of the two countries have
began to work much more actively.

Expressing a willingness to establish closer links with Armenia,
Sheikh Saud bin Sakr Al-Kasimi said: "Our vision is quite clear: we
strive to ensure properity, stability and an environment of economic
growth, and in parallel with it, to cooperate with the countries that
have the same goals and implement the same mission".

According to a press release of the RA president’s press service,
at the meeting the sides discussed the programs being implemented
in tourism and mining industry, noting that these undertakings have
a promising basis and serious prospects of extension. Underling the
importance of foreign investments, S. Sargsyan said that for Armenia,
investments are not only business but also new experience of work, new
quality and culture. He assured the delegation that the government will
assist with the implementation of already launched investment programs.

From: Emil Lazarian | Ararat NewsPress