IN 2009 ARMENIA STRENGTHENED PARTNERSHIP WITH US

PanARMENIAN.Net
22.01.2010 19:50 GMT+04:00

/PanARMENIAN.Net/ In 2009, Armenia expanded and strengthened
partnership with US, Armenian Foreign Minister Edward Nalbandian said,
summarizing 2009 results.

"Effective political dialogue was established between Yerevan and
Washington. A number of programs were implemented within bilateral
collaboration frameworks," Edward Nalbandian told a news conference
in Yerevan.

According to him, Armenia continued development of relations with
Europe, both within bilateral collaboration and European structures’
frameworks. Progress was also registered in establishing closer
ties with neighboring Iran and Georgia. Active steps were undertaken
towards development of relations with Arabic states.

Special emphasis was put on strengthening of relations with China,
India and Japan. Steps were undertaken towards development of relations
with Latin American, South Eastern Asia and African states.

Over the last year, Armenia showed consistence in Independent
Procurement Alliance Program (IPAP) implementation, expanding its
participation in international peacemaking activities.

RA continued active participation in international organizations’
activities as well as involvement in the struggle against terrorism
and other challenges, Edward Nalbandian stated.