Syrian President's visit to mark new start in Armenian-Syrian relations

PanARMENIAN.Net - On June 2, President Serzh Sargsyan received Syrian FM Valed Muallem in Yerevan. During the meeting, President stressed that Armenia attaches importance to development of friendly ties and bilateral cooperation with Syria. Recalling former Syrian President Khazef Asad's visit to Armenia 30 years ago, Mr. Sargsyan noted that incumbent President Bashar Assad is to arrive in our country in a fortnight. Parties agreed that the visit will mark new start in Armenian-Syrian relations. Syrian FM stressed the importance of active political dialogue and extended cooperation (especially trade-economic) between Yerevan and Damask.



Parties also discussed issues concerning stability and security in South Caucasus, attaching primary importance to peaceful conflict settlement. Serzh Sargsyan welcomed Syria's balanced approach to regional problems. In his turn, Valed Muallem introduced situation in Near East and process of settling existing conflicts, RA President's Press Service reports.