OFFICE OF SWISS EMBASSY OPENS IN YEREVAN

NOYAN TAPAN
SEPTEMBER 24, 2009
YEREVAN

YEREVAN, SEPTEMBER 24, NOYAN TAPAN. RA Foreign Minister Edward
Nalbandian received Swiss Ambassador to Armenia Lorenzo Amberg on
the occasion of opening of the Swiss Embassy office in Armenia. The
Ambassador noted that opening of the Embassy Office is the first step
in the opening of a full Swiss diplomatic representation in Armenia
and will be a serious stimulus for development of Armenia-Switzerland
relations.

E. Nalbandian stressed that appointment of Charles Aznavour, the
renowned Armenian art worker, as an Armenian Ambassador to Switzerland
demonstrates how important for Armenia development of relations with
Switzerland is.

L. Amberg introducing head of the office Konstantin Obolensky assured
that he will make efforts to foster comprehensive bilateral relations
between the countries.

According to the Press and Information Department of the RA Foreign
Ministry, the same day in the evening E. Nalbandian took part in the
reception held on the occasion of the opening of the Swiss Embassy
Office.