EDWARD NALBANDIAN: COOPERATION BETWEEN THE PARLIAMENTS OF ARMENIA AND POLAND IMPORTANT
armradio.am
18.02.2009 12:36
Within the framework of his visit to Poland the Foreign Minister of
Armenia, Edward Nalbandian had meetings with the President of Sejm,
Bronislav Komorovski, and the President of Senate, Bogdan Borusewicz.
Greeting Edward Nalbandian, President of Sejm, Bronislav Komorovski,
said the Polish people cherish kindly feelings for the Armenian
nation. Having lived in Poland for centuries, they have contributed
to the development of the state, and a good proof of it is that there
are two Armenian MP at the Polish Sejm.
Edward Nalbandian attached importance to the cooperation between
the Parliaments of Armenia and Poland, noting that it is one of
the guarantees of deepening of friendly relations between the two
countries.
The Chairman of the Sejm noted that Poland pays great attention to
the reinforcement of stability and security in the South Caucasus
and therefore attaches importance to the peaceful resolution of the
existing issues and establishment of normal relations.
Minister Nalbandian called Bronislav Komorovski’s attention to the fact
that Azerbaijan’s attempts to encourage arms race in the region and
its policy of militant statements do not only hamper the settlement
process, but also comprise a serious threat to regional stability.
Edward Nalbandian held his next meeting with the President of Senate,
Bogdan Borusewicz. Appreciating the cooperation with the Armenian
Parliament and recalling his visit to Armenia in 2006, Mr. Borusewicz
reconfirmed his invitation to the Armenian Parliament Speaker,
Hovik Abrahamyan, to visit Poland, saying it would contribute to the
reinforcement of parliamentary ties.
During the meeting the parties discussed the Eastern Partnership
initiative of the European Union, co-authored by Poland and the
cooperation expected within this framework.
Edward Nalbandian and Bogdan Borusewicz exchanged views on the
settlement of the Artsakh issue.