MIKHEIL SAAKASHVILI MET WITH YSU STUDENTS AND PROFESSORS

/PanARMENIAN.Net/
25.06.2009 14:52 GMT+04:00

/PanARMENIAN.Net/ During his visit to Armenia, Georgian President
Mikheil Saakashvili visited Yerevan State University (YSU) to meet
with professors and students. Welcoming the high-ranking guest, YSU
President Aram Simonyan expressed hope that Georgian official’s visit
would mark a new step in the development and strengthening of friendly
ties between two states. "Armenia and Georgia have common interests
not only in the sphere of education but also in other fields," YSU
President said. Focusing on Armenians’ role in Georgian history,
Aram Simonyan stressed the importance of granting Armenian language
a special status in Armenian-populated regions of Georgia.

By the decision of YSU Scientific Council, Georgian President was
awarded a gold medal and conferred the title of Honorary Doctor.

During his speech, Mikheil Saakashvili said that his visit to Armenia
was not restricted to official frameworks. "Armenia and Georgia
supplement each other in many aspects," Saakashvili stressed. Georgian
President also introduced the reforms implemented by Georgia in
different spheres, as well as activities towards reducing corruption
risks and situation with democracy.