Cyprus wants to be a bridge between Armenia and Europe

PanARMENIAN.Net - Cyprus is willing to assist implementation of strategic projects in Armenia and to be a bridge between Armenia and its European partners.



"The action plan signed by Armenia and the EU in the framework of the European Neighborhood Policy offers extra opportunities," Mr. Marios Garoyan, President of the House of Representatives of Cyprus told the Armenian National Assembly today.



The Armenian-Cypriot relations are dynamically developing but there is still room for deepening bilateral cooperation, according to him.



He also expressed satisfaction with the Armenian-Cypriot cooperation within international organizations, specifically PACE and OSCE.



"I am thankful to Armenia for support of our struggle for reunion. This help will never be forgotten," he said, adding that the Cypriot parliament was among the first to announce April 24 the Day of Commemoration of the Armenian Genocide.



Mr. Garoyan also emphasized the role of the Armenian community in development of relations between the two states.