PRESIDENT SERZH SARGSYAN RECEIVED THE PRIME MINISTER OF POLAND DONALD TUSK

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March 15 2010
Armenia

Today, President Serzh Sargsyan received the Prime Minister of Poland
Donald Tusk and his delegation who is Armenia on a working visit.

Welcoming the high guest, the President of Armenia noted that the
Armenian-Polish relations have great potential and Armenia wants
to use it fully, deepening relations in the political, economic,
cultural, and other areas. According to Serzh Sargsyan "there are
two fundamental pillars our relations rest on: excellent relations
between our two peoples and the EU Eastern Partnership program,
Poland being one of its architects."

Prime Minister Tusk also noted that the Armenian-Polish relations were
developing steadily and Poland was greatly interested in expanding
the framework of cooperation. At the same time he said that Armenia
can always count on Poland’s assistance.

President Sargsyan stressed the importance of the fact that Armenia and
Poland were developing in same system of values which provides numerous
opportunities for discovering many areas of mutually beneficial
cooperation. Among important factors that can further promote relations
between the two countries, Serzh Sargsyan mentioned active cultural
contacts, spoke about prominent Polish cultural figures of Armenian
descent, and connecting role of the Armenian-Polish community. The
President of Armenia reflected also on the recognition of the Armenian
Genocide in 2005 by the Polish Seim, noting that the fact speaks
about mutual understanding and trust between the two peoples.

The President of Armenia and the Prime Minister of Poland exchanged
views on the possible areas of the Armenian-Polish cooperation and
enhancement of the economic and trade relations.

Prime Minister Tusk also said that his country greatly values efforts
of the Armenian President aimed at the establishment of regional
peace and stability.