Armenia Looks into Future Not Going to Refuse Memories

PanARMENIAN.Net - Within past several years Armenia continued its complementary policy in the foreign arena, Armenian President Robert Kocharian stated at the opening of Armenia-Diaspora third forum. In his words, large mutually beneficial economic programs were launched with Russia, military and political cooperation is being strengthened, sustainable and effective relations are formed. At the same time Armenia makes active steps to strengthen relations with EU, the Armenian leader added. Talks over the document within the ENP framework are over. The IPAP with the NATO is already agreed upon and underway. Within fight against terror Armenia-US cooperation has expanded. Armenian peacekeepers take part in missions in Iraq and Kosovo. «I would characterize our policy this way: we are strengthening our international involvement along with ties with traditional friends,» Armenian President said. He emphasized that when making decisions on acute international issues, as well as regional ones, Armenia takes into account the Diaspora interests.



«Within the foreign policy the Diaspora potential for political lobbying is an important factor. Armenian organizations, recognized in the political arena, assist Armenian diplomacy and owing to them Armenia's voice is better heard at the international arena,» Robert Kocharian remarked. Due to joint efforts with the Diaspora, serious progress is made in international recognition and censure of the Armenian Genocide. «In this issue the clear wording of Armenia's position had an important part: we look into the future not going to refuse memories and we should sustain this approach,» the President underscored.