June 1, 2005 - 13:32 AMT
PanARMENIAN.Net - Today Armenian Parliament Speaker
Artur Baghdasarian met with Senator
Norm Coleman , RA NA press service reported. At the guest's request Artur Baghdasarian presented the process of democratic and legislative reforms carried out in Armenia, the consistent and efficient struggle against corruption as well as Armenia's position on relations with the neighbor states. He also thanked the US for moral and financial aid that totaled in $1.5 billion during the period of Armenia's independence. In his turn Mr. Coleman expressed readiness to contribute to the establishment of interparliamentary ties with the US Senate and establishment of democracy in Armenia. The Senator also noted that the role of the Armenian Diaspora is very important in "delivering" Armenia's voice to the US leadership. In his opinion, with carrying out all the reforms Armenia will strengthen its economic and political positions.