HERMAN DE CROO: ARMENIAN-BELGIAN ECONOMIC COOPERATION HAS MUCH POTENTIAL

PanARMENIAN.Net - Today Armenian Prime Minister received President of the House of Representatives of Belgium Herman de Croo. As the Press Service of the Government of Armenia told PanARMENIAN.Net the Armenian Premier noted that contacts between the two countries have intensified, which in his opinion will let strengthen further political and economic relations between the two countries. A. Margarian thanked the Belgian Government for contribution in issues important to Armenia within international structures. He also noted that he expects the Belgian Parliament assistance in adoption of NATO and OSCE PA balanced reports regarding Armenia. Touching upon regional issues A. Margarian appreciated the activities of international structures, specifically the NATO, OSCE and CE, in establishing stability in South Caucasus. Within the context of Turkey's accession to the EU the parties discussed Armenian-Turkish relations. The Armenian Premier also thanked the Belgian Parliament for passing a resolution recognizing the Armenian Genocide in 1998. He acquainted the guest with the process and outcomes of economic reforms in the country. Margarian emphasized that Belgium is number one commercial and economic partner for Armenia. In his turn de Croo noted the large potential of economic cooperation of the two countries and that the activation of the parliamentary ties can contribute to its realization.