RA PRESIDENT: "ARMENIAN PROBLEMS ARE OUR PROBLEMS"
Aysor
March 24 2010
Armenia
On the second day of his official visit to the Syrian Arab Republic,
President Serzh Sargsyan continued his meetings with the heads
of Syria.
The RA President met also with the Prime Minister of the Syrian Arab
Republic Muhammed Naji al-Otari. They discussed issues concerning
the enlargement of the Armenian – Syrian economic ties. The sides
have stressed the importance of the promotion of the relations in the
area of economy. They attached importance to the stimulation of the
communication in the business sphere through conferences, exhibitions,
and other events. President Sargsyan mentioned that the Armenian big
community of Syria can serve a bridge also for the activation of the
economic ties.
RA President visited Omaya Mosque in Damascus which at first was built
as a Christian temple and later was turned into a Mosque, that’s
why in Syria it is called a symbol of religious tolerance. The RA
president visited also St. Sargis church in Damascus, where he met
the representatives of the Armenian community. President Sargsyan
discussed with them the future of the Armenian – Syrian relations
assuring that it is going to be firm and brilliant, and will not
depend on any circumstances like the influence of the regional forces.
Serzh Sargsyan mentioned that the Armenian – Syrian community has
always promoted and continues promoting the development of those
relations.
The Armenian President touched also upon the prospects of development
of Armenia, difficulties to overcome on that way, normalization of the
Armenian – Turkish relations, NKR conflict settlement and other issues.
"Armenia is a motherland for all of us, and the Armenian problems
refer to all of us too. That is the reason why I prefer to discuss
the most difficult issues with our sisters and brothers who live
outside of Armenia," Srezh Sargsyan told.
On March 23 the delegation headed by the Armenian President left
Damascus for Aleppo.
From: Emil Lazarian | Ararat NewsPress