SOUHAYR BELHASSEN: THE CAPITAL OF ARMENIA HAS TURNED INTO HUMAN RIGHTS CAPITAL TODAY

armradio.am
06.04.2010 17:42

President Serzh Sargsyan received Souhayr Belhassen, President of the
International Federation of Human Rights (FIDH), who has arrived in
Armenia to participate in the 37th Congress of the Federation.

President Sargsyan highly appreciated the cooperation between FIDH and
Armenia and welcomed the decision to hold the Federation’s congress
in Armenia. the President noted Armenia still has a number of issues
to be solve in the field of human rights defense, but it’s obvious
that the cannot be solved within a day.

Mrs. Belhassen expressed gratitude to Serzh Sargsyan for Armenia’s
efforts to conduct the congress on a high level. She characterized the
organization of the forum in our country as a historic event, noting
that "the Armenian capital has turned into human rights capital today."

Belhassen said Armenia is in an advantageous position in the region
as regards the defense of human rights.

The President of the International Federation of Human Rights voiced
hope that the cooperation with Armenia would continue developing,
improving the activity of the Armenian structures called to protect
human rights. At the same time she noted that Armenian authorities
never fail to respond to her various requests.

President Sargsyan wished success and productive activity to the
participants of the congress and voiced hope that they would have an
opportunity to learn about our history and traditions.