Edward Nalbandian: Relations between Armenia and Arab countries are
based on centuries-old friendship and mutual respect

2009-12-05 19:37:00

ArmInfo. There are no obstacles to development of Armenia’s relations
with Arab countries, on the contrary, the centuries-old friendship,
deep mutual respect between our peoples are a very important basis for
development and expansion of our relations, Armenian Foreign Minister
Edward Nalbandian said at a joint press-conference with his Arab
counterpart Anwar Gargash, Saturday.

The minister pointed out that Armenia wants further development of its
relations with Arab countries, and this is proved by the recent state
visit of Armenian President Serzh Sargsyan to Kuwait.
Nalbandian also recalled the visit of Syrian leader Bashar Asad to
Armenia, as well as numerous visits at the level of ministers.

The Armenian foreign minister recalled that there are 4 Armenian
embassies in Arab countries and expressed hope that 2 more Armenian
embassies will be opened in 2010, one of them in Kuwait.

Nalbandian also pointed out that numerous joint projects are being
implemented. He said that in 2010 the mutual visits will continue at
various levels and stressed that this demonstrates the mutual striving
of Arab countries and Armenia to consolidate their relations.