The President of the Polish Republic Bronisław Komorowski hosted an official dinner in honor of President Serzh Sargsyan

In honor of the President of Armenia Serzh Sargsyan who is in Poland on official visit and his delegation, the President of Poland Bronisław Komorowski last night hosted an official dinner.

In his toast, President Serzh Sargsyan expressed gratitude for the warm hospitality and spoke about the centuries-long Armenian-Polish friendship, interstate relations anchored in close historical ties, the Armenian-Polish community which plays an active role in the social and political life of Poland, and about the prospects of the Armenian-Polish relations.

“Distinguished Mr. President, Distinguished Mrs. Komorowski,
Ladies and Gentlemen,

I am glad to be here, in the friendly Polish land and I am truly touched by your genuine hospitality. Almost two years ago, you, Mr. President, conducted an official visit to Armenia which left not only warm memories but also registered considerable success. The success was consolidated through the constant contacts between the highest leadership of Poland and Armenia, governments, and regional administration bodies.

This is not my first and I am hopeful not the last visit to Poland but I always feel at home here. And it is conditioned not only by the hospitable disposition of the Poles. I believe that our nations also share mutual sympathy. We also share numerous national traits such as congeniality, castigating self-criticism, entrepreneurial spirit, ability to accommodate in foreign milieu, and desire to achieve the best results.

Our interstate relations that are anchored in the historical ties and have already a twenty-year old history stand out for their high level and substantial political agenda.

Recently, the high level reciprocal visits have become more dynamic; they take place at the level of Presidents, Prime Ministers, Ministers of Foreign Affairs, as well as the Heads of other state structures. Almost a dozen of administrative units have established direct cooperation.

Nevertheless, along with the active political dialogue and multifaceted cooperation, there is still untapped potential in the economic area. I very much hope that our persistent efforts aimed at the increase of the turnover and expansion of the Polish economic presence in Armenia, sessions of the intergovernmental commission and business forums conducted alternately in Armenia and Poland, will very soon yield observable results. Here, in Warsaw I am accompanied by the Armenian entrepreneurs who have arrived to participate at the Business Forum conducted concurrently with this visit.

Distinguished Mr. President,

On the international arena, Poland stands as Armenia’s reliable partner, which being one of the co-initiators of the EU Eastern Partnership policy, is supporting considerately our efforts aimed at Eurointegration.

I recall warmly the Eastern Partnership Summit in Warsaw in September, 2011 which I had the honor to participate to. The Summit became an important milestone for securing Armenia’s pledge to European commitments.

Distinguished Ladies and Gentlemen,

Almost millennium-old historical paths of the Armenian and Polish peoples became solid bridges for the friendly relations of our two nations. The fact that that friendship was born in the grimmest moments of our nation’s history and reflected the genial and hospitable attitude of the Polish people commands special commendation.

The attitude of Poland and the Polish people toward Armenians was also manifested in 2005 when your Parliament recognized the Armenian Genocide. It stated the great resolve of the Polish society to condemn and prevent such crimes against humanity. The Armenian people and the Armenian authorities highly appreciate that step.

I was particularly glad to be present today at the ceremony of establishing the Armenian square in Warsaw, installation and consecration of the cross-stone. I am looking forward with reverence to my tomorrow’s visit to Zamość which carries deep imprints of the Armenian culture and presence.

Armenian particles are present today in different strata of the Polish society, in the administrative and political as well as cultural and scientific fields. There are also many renowned Polish figures who have Armenian roots – great artists and composers, movie directors and actors, journalists and even political figures. I will not give out names, not to upset the others.

I am proud with all those Armenians who through their creative work have been and continue to participate in the advancement of your country. I am proud of the Armenian-Polish friendship and I am more than confident that it will have a brilliant future,” President Serzh Sargsyan said, raising a toast for President Komorowski and First Lady, for the glory of the centuries-long Armenian-Polish friendship.