ARMENIA HIGHLIGHTS EUROPEAN INTEGRATION EXPERIENCE OF FINLAND

PanARMENIAN.Net - Today Chairman of the National Assembly of Armenia Artur Baghdassaryan met with Finnish President Tarja Halonen being in Yerevan on an official call, reported the Press Service of the Armenian Parliament. Matters of development of the Armenian-Finnish relations were discussed during the meeting. The indicated remarked the importance of strengthening political, economic, scientific and cultural ties between the two countries. Special attention was paid to promotion of interparliamentary relations. It was also noted that an Armenian-Finnish friendship group is formed in the Armenian Parliament. At the instance of the guest A. Baghdassaryan presented the democratic reforms being implemented in Armenia, as well as emphasized the importance of use of Finland's experience in the matter. The delegation headed by the Finnish President also met with Vice-Speaker T. Torosyan, chairmen of standing parliamentary commissions, heads of political factions. A. Baghdassaryan said that he is sure that the visit of the delegation will encourage development of bilateral relations. In his words, pursuing a European integration policy, Armenia highlights study of the Finnish experience. Appreciating the activities of the Armenian Center founded in Finland, the Armenian Speaker expressed readiness to assist the Center in acquiring new literature. The Finnish President hoped that the Constitutional reforms in Armenia will be held in an atmosphere of accord. At the end of the meeting T. Halonen made a record in the book of honorary guests.