November 13, 2008 - 18:15 AMT
Cyprus willing to facilitate Armenia-EU relations development
As a member of the President of the European Union, Cyprus is willing to facilitate development of the Armenia-EU relations, President of the House of Representatives of Cyprus. Marios Garoyan told a news conference in Yerevan today.

"We should offer and work out special programs to deepen cooperation between Armenia and the European Union," he said.

For his part, RA parliament speaker Hovik Abrahamyan said Armenia is aspired to join the European family. He also informed that Mr. Garoyan invited him to Cyprus.

"An agreement on the Armenian-Cypriot cooperation, covering economy, trade and culture, will be signed during my visit," Abrahamyan said.

Commenting on the possibility to open Cypriot diplomatic outposts in Armenia and vice versa, the officials said interparliamentary consultations can be held on the issue.