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Foreign Minister of Armenia Edward Nalbandian meets Gernot Erler,
Minister of State of the German Federal Foreign Office
On March 30, Minister Nalbandian received Gernot Erler, Minister of
State of the German Federal Foreign Office who arrived in Armenia
accompanied by MP Steffen Reiche, Chairman of Germany – South Caucasus
parliamentary group of the German Bundestag.
In his welcoming remarks Minister Nalbandian stressed that a
high-level political dialogue has been established between the two
countries, partnership in bilateral and multilateral formats is
effective, business and cultural ties are expanding. Minister
Nalbandian said that Armenia attaches importance to further deepening
and strengthening of comprehensive cooperation with Germany.
The two had a detailed discussion on the "Eastern Partnership"
initiative. Edward Nalbandian mentioned that the Declaration of the
European Summit, which creates basis for further cooperation, has been
carefully discussed in Armenia. Minister underlined that Armenia is
ready to have an active cooperation with the EU structures and
member-states toward further development and implementation of the
Eastern Partnership.
Minister of State of the Federal Foreign Office underlined that
cooperation between the two countries in political, economic,
educational and cultural areas is excellent and attaches importance to
the efficiency of Armenian-German intergovernmental consultations and
the activity of Armenian-Germany friendly parliamentary group.
Minister Nalbandian and State Minister Gernot Erler also touched upon
developments in Nagorno Karabakh peace process and discussed issues
concerning the possibilities of normalization of Armenian-Turkish
relations.
The meeting was followed by joint press conference of Deputy Foreign
Minister Karine Kazinian and Minister of State of the German Federal
Foreign Office Gernot Erler.