RA PRIME MINISTER TIGRAN SARGSYAN RECEIVED NEWLY APPOINTED GERMAN AMBASSADOR TO ARMENIA HANS-JOCHEN SCHMIDT

Fri day, 13 November 2009

Congratulating Hans-Jochen Schmidt on appointment, Tigran Sargsyan
expressed conviction that the Armenian-German relations will keep
on developing and expanding in future. According to the head of
government, these relations stand out for their efficiency as may
be evidenced by international organizations. The Prime Minister
singled out the KfW-supported SME lending program in Armenia which
was acknowledged to be the best international experience in 2004-2005.

Tigran Sargsyan made a point of harmonious territorial development
programs.

The Ambassador thanked the Prime Minister for a warm welcome by noting
that it obliged him to work even harder and with greater energy.

Germany was said to be interested in expanding the cooperation in a
variety of areas inclusive of economy, education and research.

In conclusion, appreciating the Ambassador’s readiness to promote
bilateral relationship, Tigran Sargsyan reiterated his best wishes
of every success.

From: Emil Lazarian | Ararat NewsPress