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NA SPEAKER: "ARMENIA IS ABLE TO DEFEND ITS INDEPENDENCE AND IS A RELIABLE PARTNER ON THE INTERNATIONAL ARENA"
ARMENPRESS
MARCH 14, 2011
YEREVAN
Armenian National Assembly Speaker Hovik Abrahamyan started his working
visit to the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland on
March 13. Delegation headed by the chairman of the National Assembly
consists of members of parliament Arman Sahakyan, Karine Atchemyan,
Arayik Grigoryan, Karen Avagyan, head of the NA's staff Gegham
Gharibjanyan.
In London, H. Abrahamyan first met with representatives of the Armenian
community during which presented the domestic situation in Armenia
and Armenia's foreign policy priorities.
The parliament speaker noted that the Republic of Armenia is loyal to
its commitments towards the international instances, and Armenia's
political team led by President Serzh Sargsyan shows political will
in fulfillment of all commitments of our country.
"Armenia is able to defend its independence and is a reliable partner
on the international arena," Abrahamyan stressed.
Speaking about the Nagorno Karabakh conflict the parliament speaker
said: "Today Nagorno Karabakh is a fully established state with all
state institutions. It is a reality, and no one, especially Azerbaijan,
can ignore this fact. The Armenian side seeks to peacefully resolve
the problem within the format of OSCE Minsk Group, on the basis of
the principles of self-determination of nations, territorial integrity
and non-use of force. However, Azerbaijan's high-level war rhetoric,
unprecedented increase of Azerbaijan's military expenditure are
alarming. It is a rough violation of all commitments towards the
international community by Azerbaijan. Armenia has a battle worthy
army which is able to defend its borders and land, security of its
country and people."
Hovik Abrahamyan noted that the parliament is actively using its
sources to form an objective opinion abroad over the issue. The
Armenian delegations in European establishments are elaborating
active work, ensuring necessary information to help the foreign
parliamentarians form right idea about Armenia and Nagorno Karabakh.
Speaking about the Armenian-Turkish relations the NA speaker said
that the brave initiative of the Armenian President to improve the
relations with neighboring Turkey collapsed because of Turkey.
Immediately after the signing of Zurich protocols Turkey forwarded
pre-conditions which did not exist in talks before signing.
Afterward, Hovik Abrahamyan answered to the questions of the present
that particularly referred to the Euro-integration process, inner
political developments, economy, parliamentary diplomacy, etc.
Today the delegation headed by the NA chairman will meet with President
of the House of Commons of Great Britain and Northern Ireland John
Bercow, President of the House of Lords, Baroness Helene Hayman,
members of foreign relations committee of the House are expected. The
NA delegation will participate in the plenary session of the House
of Lords.
From: A. Papazian
ARMENPRESS
MARCH 14, 2011
YEREVAN
Armenian National Assembly Speaker Hovik Abrahamyan started his working
visit to the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland on
March 13. Delegation headed by the chairman of the National Assembly
consists of members of parliament Arman Sahakyan, Karine Atchemyan,
Arayik Grigoryan, Karen Avagyan, head of the NA's staff Gegham
Gharibjanyan.
In London, H. Abrahamyan first met with representatives of the Armenian
community during which presented the domestic situation in Armenia
and Armenia's foreign policy priorities.
The parliament speaker noted that the Republic of Armenia is loyal to
its commitments towards the international instances, and Armenia's
political team led by President Serzh Sargsyan shows political will
in fulfillment of all commitments of our country.
"Armenia is able to defend its independence and is a reliable partner
on the international arena," Abrahamyan stressed.
Speaking about the Nagorno Karabakh conflict the parliament speaker
said: "Today Nagorno Karabakh is a fully established state with all
state institutions. It is a reality, and no one, especially Azerbaijan,
can ignore this fact. The Armenian side seeks to peacefully resolve
the problem within the format of OSCE Minsk Group, on the basis of
the principles of self-determination of nations, territorial integrity
and non-use of force. However, Azerbaijan's high-level war rhetoric,
unprecedented increase of Azerbaijan's military expenditure are
alarming. It is a rough violation of all commitments towards the
international community by Azerbaijan. Armenia has a battle worthy
army which is able to defend its borders and land, security of its
country and people."
Hovik Abrahamyan noted that the parliament is actively using its
sources to form an objective opinion abroad over the issue. The
Armenian delegations in European establishments are elaborating
active work, ensuring necessary information to help the foreign
parliamentarians form right idea about Armenia and Nagorno Karabakh.
Speaking about the Armenian-Turkish relations the NA speaker said
that the brave initiative of the Armenian President to improve the
relations with neighboring Turkey collapsed because of Turkey.
Immediately after the signing of Zurich protocols Turkey forwarded
pre-conditions which did not exist in talks before signing.
Afterward, Hovik Abrahamyan answered to the questions of the present
that particularly referred to the Euro-integration process, inner
political developments, economy, parliamentary diplomacy, etc.
Today the delegation headed by the NA chairman will meet with President
of the House of Commons of Great Britain and Northern Ireland John
Bercow, President of the House of Lords, Baroness Helene Hayman,
members of foreign relations committee of the House are expected. The
NA delegation will participate in the plenary session of the House
of Lords.
From: A. Papazian