SARGSYAN, MILIBAND HOLD TALKS ON ARMENIA-TURKEY RELATIONS

Aysor
Feb 11 2010
Armenia

Armenia’s President Serzh Sargsyan, who is on a working visit to the
Great Britain, has met at his residence in London with Secretary of
State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, David Wright Miliband,
a spokesperson for the Presidential Administration said.

The parties discussed a range of issues related to the Armenia-UK
bilateral relations, Armenia-Turkey reconciliation, process of
settlement to the Karabakh conflict, and items of regional security.

President Serzh Sargsyan stressed the importance of the bilateral
relations between the countries, strengthening of political dialogue,
trade and economic ties, and cooperation in other spheres. He said of
the EU Eastern Partnership Plan which contributes to the establishing
of the bilateral and multilateral relations.

David Miliband welcomed efforts aimed at normalisation of relations
with Turkey, and said the UK is interested in the stability and peace
in the South Caucasus region.

It’s worth mentioning, that Armenia’s President, in the framework
of his visit, has held meeting with Armenian businessmen and public
figures, who attended London. President Sargsyan praised their efforts
and contribution to development of Armenia and the Nagorno-Karabakh
Republic’s economy. The parties discussed item of Armenian Diaspora
world-wide, and efforts on saving the national identity.

"I believe that all the existing problems can be overcome, if we join
our resources and efforts, moving towards Armenia’s national goals. I
believe the day will come when every Armenian anywhere in the world
will feel joy and proud of Armenia’s state flag as he feels of the
Ararat Mount’s symbol," said President.