SOUHAYR BELHASSEN: TODAY, ARMENIA’S CAPITAL CITY HAS BECOME HUMAN RIGHTS CAPITAL

PanARMENIAN.Net –
April 6, 2010 – 17:27 AMT 12:27 GMT

On April 6, Armenian President Serzh Sargsyan met Souhayr Belhassen,
President of the International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH),
within 37th FIDH forum framework.

During the meeting, RA President gave high assessment to Armenia -FIDH
collaboration and welcomed the idea of hosting the forum in Yerevan.

Armenian leader also commented on the progress in human rights sphere
Armenia saw over the recent years.

"Today, Armenia’s capital city has become human rights capital,"
Souhayr Belhassen said, emphasizing the historic importance of
the forum.

In conclusion, FIDH President expressed a hope for further development
of collaboration with Armenia, presidential press service reported.