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JOINT STATEMENT OF FOREIGN MINISTERS OF THE REPUBLIC OF ARMENIA AND THE KINGDOM OF NORWAY
Lragir.am
1/02/10
During an official visit to Norway on 29 January 2010 by HE Mr Edward
Nalbandian, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Armenia,
political talks were held with Foreign Minister Jonas Gahr Støre. The
Ministers addressed a broad spectrum of topics, ranging from bilateral
relations to the regional situation in the South Caucasus as well as
European integration and co-operation and other international issues
of mutual interest.
Reflecting a shared ambition to further develop bilateral relations,
the Ministers agreed to intensify political dialogue, including through
bilateral consultations between the Foreign Ministries, to consider
expanding the legal framework of cooperation and to explore new
opportunities for people-to-people contacts. The Ministers stressed
the importance of economic cooperation and cultural ties between
Norway and Armenia.
The Ministers signed a bilateral Readmission Agreement. 'In an era
of increasing mobility and migration, this agreement is an important
part of relations between our two states', said Foreign Minister Store.
Minister Nalbandian invited his Norwegian counterpart to pay an
official visit to Armenia. 'We value our relations with Norway
and look forward to raising our cooperation to a new level,' said
Minister Nalbandian.
Minister Støre welcomed the efforts of Armenia and Turkey towards
normalization of their bilateral relations including the opening of
the border and the establishment of diplomatic relations.
The Ministers also exchanged views on the Nagorno-Karabakh peace
process. Minister Støre reiterated Norway's full support for the
efforts of the OSCE Minsk Group to facilitate a peaceful solution. The
Ministers confirmed their commitment to the framework for further
negotiations as reflected in the 2009 OSCE Athens Ministerial
Statement.
Foreign Minister Nalbandian also held a lecture at the Norwegian
Institute of International Affairs (NUPI) and paid a visit to the
former home of renowned Norwegian polar explorer, diplomat and
humanitarian, Fridtjof Nansen.
Lragir.am
1/02/10
During an official visit to Norway on 29 January 2010 by HE Mr Edward
Nalbandian, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Armenia,
political talks were held with Foreign Minister Jonas Gahr Støre. The
Ministers addressed a broad spectrum of topics, ranging from bilateral
relations to the regional situation in the South Caucasus as well as
European integration and co-operation and other international issues
of mutual interest.
Reflecting a shared ambition to further develop bilateral relations,
the Ministers agreed to intensify political dialogue, including through
bilateral consultations between the Foreign Ministries, to consider
expanding the legal framework of cooperation and to explore new
opportunities for people-to-people contacts. The Ministers stressed
the importance of economic cooperation and cultural ties between
Norway and Armenia.
The Ministers signed a bilateral Readmission Agreement. 'In an era
of increasing mobility and migration, this agreement is an important
part of relations between our two states', said Foreign Minister Store.
Minister Nalbandian invited his Norwegian counterpart to pay an
official visit to Armenia. 'We value our relations with Norway
and look forward to raising our cooperation to a new level,' said
Minister Nalbandian.
Minister Støre welcomed the efforts of Armenia and Turkey towards
normalization of their bilateral relations including the opening of
the border and the establishment of diplomatic relations.
The Ministers also exchanged views on the Nagorno-Karabakh peace
process. Minister Støre reiterated Norway's full support for the
efforts of the OSCE Minsk Group to facilitate a peaceful solution. The
Ministers confirmed their commitment to the framework for further
negotiations as reflected in the 2009 OSCE Athens Ministerial
Statement.
Foreign Minister Nalbandian also held a lecture at the Norwegian
Institute of International Affairs (NUPI) and paid a visit to the
former home of renowned Norwegian polar explorer, diplomat and
humanitarian, Fridtjof Nansen.