ARMENIA HIGHLIGHTS EUROPEAN INTEGRATION EXPERIENCE OF FINLAND
Pan Armenian News
27.09.2005 06:57
/PanARMENIAN.Net/ Today Chairman of the National Assembly of Armenia
Artur Baghdassaryan met with Finnish President Tarja Halonen being
in Yerevan on an official call, reported the Press Service of the
Armenian Parliament.
Matters of development of the Armenian-Finnish relations were
discussed during the meeting. The indicated remarked the importance
of strengthening political, economic, scientific and cultural ties
between the two countries.
Special attention was paid to promotion of interparliamentary
relations. It was also noted that an Armenian-Finnish friendship
group is formed in the Armenian Parliament. At the instance of
the guest A. Baghdassaryan presented the democratic reforms being
implemented in Armenia, as well as emphasized the importance of use
of Finland’s experience in the matter. The delegation headed by the
Finnish President also met with Vice-Speaker T. Torosyan, chairmen
of standing parliamentary commissions, heads of political factions.
A. Baghdassaryan said that he is sure that the visit of the delegation
will encourage development of bilateral relations. In his words,
pursuing a European integration policy, Armenia highlights study of
the Finnish experience. Appreciating the activities of the Armenian
Center founded in Finland, the Armenian Speaker expressed readiness to
assist the Center in acquiring new literature. The Finnish President
hoped that the Constitutional reforms in Armenia will be held in an
atmosphere of accord.
At the end of the meeting T. Halonen made a record in the book of
honorary guests.