UAE INTERESTED IN EXPANDING COOPERATION WITH ARMENIA IN POLITICAL AND ECONOMIC SPHERES

Noyan Tapan
Dec 7, 2009

YEREVAN, DECEMBER 7, NOYAN TAPAN. At the December 7 meeting of Armenian
President Serzh Sargsyan and Minister of State for Foreign Affairs
of the United Arab Emirates Dr. Anwar Gargash, the sides exchanged
ideas about bilateral cooperation in various spheres, the work of
the joint intergovernmental commission, and other issues.

S. Sargsyan expressed confidence that the high-level visits which
have become more frequent in recent period will play a positive role
in promotion of relations between Armenia and the UAE. Stressing
with satisfaction the dynamically developing cooperation of the two
countries, he said that Armenia is interested in strengthening its
links with the Gulf countries. The Armenian president expressed a
high opinion about the UAE’s discreet and balanced attitude to the
problems in the South Caucasus.

Underlining the UAE’s interest in expanding its cooperation with
the friendly Armenia in the political and economic spheres, Anwar
Gargash considered his visit to Armenia and the discussions held as
successful. Speaking about the 1988 earthquake, the state minister
said that they will never forget that tragic day and that they express
sympathy for the Armenian people.