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09
02, 2010
Working visit of President Sargsyan to the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
In the framework of his working visit to the Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, the President of Armenia was received today at the Buckingham Palace by Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.
At the meeting discussed were issues related to the prospect of development of the Armenian-British relations, process of Armenia’s integration in the European structures, as well as issues pertinent to the Armenian-Turkish relations. Regarding all these issues the President of Armenia presented to Her Majesty official position of Yerevan.
Later, in his London residence, the President of Armenia received the Foreign Secretary of Great Britain David Miliband. At the meeting discussed were the Armenian-British bilateral relations and as well as regional security issues. Serzh Sargsyan noted that our country attaches great importance to further deepening of the political dialogue with the United Kingdom and enhancement of economic relations and development of cooperation in different areas. The parties concurred that Eastern Partnership initiative provides ample opportunities for cooperation in bilateral and multilateral formats in many areas. The President of Armenia expressed gratitude to the Government of Great Britain for the assistance provided to our country since Armenia regained independence.
Serzh Sargsyan and David Miliband discussed also issues pertinent to regional security, the Armenia-Turkey process of normalization, and the Nagorno Karabakh peace process. David Miliband welcomed efforts of the Armenian President aimed at the normalization of relations with Turkey and noted that Great Britain supports the process and is interested in strengthened peace and stability in the South Caucasus region.
In Windsor Palace, the President of Armenia met with His Royal Highness Prince Charles. President Sargsyan attended the opening reception of “Yerevan, My Love” project initiated by Prince Charles and the former Prime Minister of Armenia Armen Sarkissian, followed by a concert with the participation of the world-famous conductor Valeri Gergiev and mezzo soprano Dariga Nazarbaeva. “Yerevan, My Love” project envisages the reconstruction of four structures of historic and architectural value in the center of the capital, which will serve as social centers for vulnerable groups and gifted children under the auspices of Holy See Saint Etchmiadzin. Reception hosted by Prince Charles was also attended by many of our compatriots, who have specially arrived to London from different countries for the occasion.
Serzh Sargsyan also held a meeting with the Armenian businessmen and renowned public figures, who have arrived to London on the occasion of the Armenian President’s visit to London. President Sargsyan hailed their role in promotion Armenia’s and Artsakh’s economic advancement and in strengthening Diaspora’s relations with Motherland, as well as their continue work aimed at the preservation of the Armenian identity in Diaspora. “I am confident that by joining our efforts, we will be able to solve all the existing issues and move forward toward the implementation of our national goals. I have no doubt that time will come, when Armenia’s national flag - the tricolor - will bring as much as joy and pride to the Armenians all over the world as the symbol of Mountain Ararat,” the President of Armenia said.
In the framework of the working visit to the Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, the President of Armenia made a statement at the Chatham House, the Royal Institute of International Affairs, on the issues pertinent to regional security, in which he reflected on the process of normalization of the Armenian-Turkish relations, the NK conflict, main issues of the regional agenda, and answered questions from the audience.
During the working visit, the President of Armenia participated at the opening of the exhibition of the world-famous Armenian-American artist Archile Gorky in Tate Modern Art Gallery in London. President Sargsyan toured the exhibition and observed the collection of the renowned Armenian artist. Dinner, which took place after the opening ceremony, was attended by the President of Armenia, the Chairman of the Board of Trustees of Tate Gallery, former CEO of British Petroleum Lord Browne, and the representatives of the Armenian community of Great Britain.
At the meeting discussed were issues related to the prospect of development of the Armenian-British relations, process of Armenia’s integration in the European structures, as well as issues pertinent to the Armenian-Turkish relations. Regarding all these issues the President of Armenia presented to Her Majesty official position of Yerevan.
Later, in his London residence, the President of Armenia received the Foreign Secretary of Great Britain David Miliband. At the meeting discussed were the Armenian-British bilateral relations and as well as regional security issues. Serzh Sargsyan noted that our country attaches great importance to further deepening of the political dialogue with the United Kingdom and enhancement of economic relations and development of cooperation in different areas. The parties concurred that Eastern Partnership initiative provides ample opportunities for cooperation in bilateral and multilateral formats in many areas. The President of Armenia expressed gratitude to the Government of Great Britain for the assistance provided to our country since Armenia regained independence.
Serzh Sargsyan and David Miliband discussed also issues pertinent to regional security, the Armenia-Turkey process of normalization, and the Nagorno Karabakh peace process. David Miliband welcomed efforts of the Armenian President aimed at the normalization of relations with Turkey and noted that Great Britain supports the process and is interested in strengthened peace and stability in the South Caucasus region.
In Windsor Palace, the President of Armenia met with His Royal Highness Prince Charles. President Sargsyan attended the opening reception of “Yerevan, My Love” project initiated by Prince Charles and the former Prime Minister of Armenia Armen Sarkissian, followed by a concert with the participation of the world-famous conductor Valeri Gergiev and mezzo soprano Dariga Nazarbaeva. “Yerevan, My Love” project envisages the reconstruction of four structures of historic and architectural value in the center of the capital, which will serve as social centers for vulnerable groups and gifted children under the auspices of Holy See Saint Etchmiadzin. Reception hosted by Prince Charles was also attended by many of our compatriots, who have specially arrived to London from different countries for the occasion.
Serzh Sargsyan also held a meeting with the Armenian businessmen and renowned public figures, who have arrived to London on the occasion of the Armenian President’s visit to London. President Sargsyan hailed their role in promotion Armenia’s and Artsakh’s economic advancement and in strengthening Diaspora’s relations with Motherland, as well as their continue work aimed at the preservation of the Armenian identity in Diaspora. “I am confident that by joining our efforts, we will be able to solve all the existing issues and move forward toward the implementation of our national goals. I have no doubt that time will come, when Armenia’s national flag - the tricolor - will bring as much as joy and pride to the Armenians all over the world as the symbol of Mountain Ararat,” the President of Armenia said.
In the framework of the working visit to the Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, the President of Armenia made a statement at the Chatham House, the Royal Institute of International Affairs, on the issues pertinent to regional security, in which he reflected on the process of normalization of the Armenian-Turkish relations, the NK conflict, main issues of the regional agenda, and answered questions from the audience.
During the working visit, the President of Armenia participated at the opening of the exhibition of the world-famous Armenian-American artist Archile Gorky in Tate Modern Art Gallery in London. President Sargsyan toured the exhibition and observed the collection of the renowned Armenian artist. Dinner, which took place after the opening ceremony, was attended by the President of Armenia, the Chairman of the Board of Trustees of Tate Gallery, former CEO of British Petroleum Lord Browne, and the representatives of the Armenian community of Great Britain.