Poland Attaches Importance to Relations with Armenia

PanARMENIAN.Net - Today RA parliament speaker Tigran Torosian met with Polish Senate Marshal Bogdan Borusewicz, reported the RA NA press office. The Armenian Ambassador to Poland and Polish Ambassador to Armenia were also present at the meeting. Pointing out to the dynamic development of the Armenian-Polish relations Tigran Torosian said that the current visit will convey a new impulse to cooperation. He also stressed the importance of the visit within the context of European integration, since Poland being an EU member state has gained experience that can be interesting and useful for Armenia. In his words, after the signing of the Armenia-EU Action Plan the Armenian-Polish relations will acquire new possibilities for development. When touching upon relations with the NATO the RA NA chairman said there are opportunities to cooperate with Poland in this context as well. "A deputy friendship group was formed in the RA parliament, there is rich experience of contacts within international structures. This is a good foundation for the development of the Armenian-Polish relations," Torosian said.



For his part Bogdan Borusewicz said that his delegation includes members of the Seym, Senate and government. This fact proves the importance Poland attaches to relations with Armenia. "As compared to 1990-ies Armenia has made a big move," he remarked. Pointing out to the policy of deepening relations with the EU and NATO the Polish Senate Marshal said Poland is ready to assist in these processes. He also stressed the importance of holding the upcoming parliamentary election in accordance with European standards and peaceful settlement of the existing conflicts.