CYPRUS OFFERS ASSISTANCE TO ARMENIA IN DIFFERENT SPHERES

armradio.am
12.11.2008 15:32

Today the President of the House of Representatives of Cyprus, Marios
Garoyan, made a speech at the National Assembly of the Republic
of Armenia.

Mr. Garoyan first thanked for the invitation, saying that one of his
dreams comes true today on both personal and political levels.

"The relations between Cyprus an Armenia are based on common historic
experience and the common struggle against the same rival, as well
as on similar principles and values, which guide the policy of our
governments and parliaments. The Armenians of Cyprus are also an
important link between our peoples," the Speaker of the Cyprus House
of Representatives said.

"Our close relations are on a brilliant level. However, there are
also great opportunities for expanding and deepening those in all
spheres including the parliamentary one. This is the aim of my visit.

In the fields of trade and economy we wish to expand the existing
ties aware that Armenia demonstrates a considerable and growing
development process.

For its part, Cyprus can suggest the relative advantages of being a
member of the European Union and the Euro zone from 2004 and being
located between the three geo-strategic continents. Besides, we are
ready to provide assistance in different spheres Armenia will show
interest in," Mr. Garoyan noted.

The Parliament Speaker of Cyprus said his visit provides an opportunity
to express the gratitude of Cyprus to Armenia for the stable assistance
to finding a just and acceptable solution to the fair struggle for
reunification through dialogue. "As for the broader framework of
relations between our countries on the European and international
arena, Cyprus is willing to assist Armenia by serving as a bridge
between the European partners and Armenia," he said.

Mr. Garoyan appreciated the cooperation between the Armenian and
Cypriot Parliaments within international organizations like the
Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe, the OSCE Parliamentary
Assembly, etc.

At the end of the speech Marios Garoyan once again thanked for warm
reception and hospitality. He wished fulfillment of dreams to the
brotherly Armenian nation like his dream came true by this visit to
the land of his predecessors.