 President Sargsyan: Armenia values Belgium’s recognition of Genocide July 13, 2012 - 19:08 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - On July 13, newly-appointed Belgian Ambassador Guy Trouveroy (residence in Moscow) presented his credentials to Armenian President Serzh Sargsyan. Congratulating the envoy on his appointment, the President stressed Armenia’s interest in further development of ties with Belgium. President Sargsyan thanked the authorities and people of Belgium for assistance offered to Armenia throughout 20 years of the country’s independence, as well as offering a refuge to Armenian Genocide survivors. As the President noted, Armenia greatly values Belgium’s official recognition of 1915 Genocide in Ottoman Empire. The Ambassador, in turn, stressed the role of Belgium’s Armenian community in strengthening of bilateral ties, and perpetuating Belgium’s respect for the history and culture of the Armenian nation, presidential press service reported. Partner news  Top stories At the meeting, the parties focused on the prospects of bilateral relations, and cooperation in the framework of international organizations. Dwelling on the hike in gas prices, Iskandaryan said the change also affected other countries importing Russian gas. Armen Martirosyan noted that the price rise will further deteriorate the situation in the country, fostering emigration. In this connection, Foreign Minister Edward Nalbandian left for Strasbourg to attend CoE foreign ministers meeting.   Partner news |  Latest news “Hunger Games” star Liam Hemsworth to headline “Aurora Rising” action flick  A surfer who becomes a fighter pilot is recruited to be part of an elite team to test a new generation of aircraft just as an int’l conflict begins."Teen Wolf" star Dylan O'Brien to topline DreamWorks' "Glimmer" O'Brien is currently filming the lead role in Fox's adaptation of bestselling novel "The Maze Runner."Jordan turns away Syrian refugees in border clampdown A Western diplomat linked the closure to security measures before "Friends of Syria" meeting in Amman.Mher Hovhanisian finishes 2nd at Limburg chess open Armenian IM Mher Hovhanisian scored 5,5 points out of 7 to share 1st-5th places at the open held in Limburg, Netherlands |
