SWITZERLAND READY TO ASSIST REFORM PROCESS IN ARMENIA

President Serzh Sargsyan met with member of the Federal Council of the Swiss Confederation, Minister of Foreign Affairs, Mrs. Micheline Calmy-Rey and the delegation led by her, the RA leader’s press office reported. The President of Armenia stated with satisfaction that relations between the two states develop dynamically and a comprehensive and many-sided bilateral agenda has already been set. A sound structure for the bilateral dialogue is in place and has been significantly strengthened by the numerous mutual visits. According to Serzh Sargsyan, Switzerland has been traditionally active in providing technical and financial assistance for Armenia’s development and implementation of reforms. He said that the legal field, which has also been established, is a solid base for the utilization of the existing potential. Mrs. Micheline Calmy-Rey underlined Switzerland’s active participation in the programs for the development of Armenia’s rural areas. Noting, that the Swiss Development Agency bureau has already been established in Yerevan, she stated that a decision has been adopted to open in Armenia a diplomatic representation as well. The two sides concurred that Armenia and Switzerland, both being small countries, should cooperate more intensely. The Minister of Foreign Affairs of Switzerland stressed in particular the importance of cooperation in the framework of the European Council. The President of Armenia and Mrs. Micheline Calmy-Rey spoke also about the economic cooperation. They observed that although the trade relations are developing rapidly, the basic indices, which initially were very low, have not so far reached the desirable level. Viewing economic development and eradication of poverty as priorities, President Sargsyan said that regarding these issues Armenia anticipates assistance of friendly and partner states. The President of Armenia spoke also about the political and economic reforms currently underway in the country, as well as about the regional issues, Armenian-Turkish relations, and the NK peace process.

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