ARMENIA: PRESIDENT SERZH SARGSYAN MET WITH THE PRESIDENT OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF CYPRUS MARIOS GAROYAN

ISRIA

N ov 14 2008
DC

Today, President Serzh Sargsyan met with the President of the House
of Representatives of Cyprus Marios Garoyan and his delegation.

The President of Armenia stressed the importance of Marios Garioyan’s
visit to Armenia both as the President of the Parliament of brotherly
Cyprus as well as a compatriot who has reached prominence by occupying
such a high position.

Marios Garoyan said that he was very proud to visit Armenia – the
land of his ancestors.

In his words, Cyprus strives to further expand friendly relations
between the two countries and the two peoples. The President of the
House of Representatives of Cyprus expressed confidence that his
visit would open a new page in the relations of the Parliaments of
the two states.

Noting, that Marios Garoyan occupies the highest post among the
Armenians living outside Armenia, Serzh Sargyan said, "In Armenia we
are genuinely proud for your success." According to the President, this
fact proves once again that our people do possess important qualities
since being spread all over the world they have adopted one important
principle – to easily integrate in the society of the host country,
to be a loyal citizen of that country first and then an Armenian.

Serzh Sargsyan noted with satisfaction the high level of the political
dialogue between Armenia and Cyprus and efficient cooperation in
international structures. He also noted that the two countries have
a vast area of cooperation in the framework of the EU neighborhood
policy.

According to the parties, the visit of the President of Cyprus to
Armenia, scheduled next year, would become a serious impetus for the
further development of the Armenian-Cypriot relations.

From: Emil Lazarian | Ararat NewsPress