Armenian President welcomes Belgian MPs’ visit to Nagorno Karabakh

YEREVAN, SEPTEMBER 1, ARMENPRESS. On September 1 President of Armenia Serzh Sargsyan received the delegation led by Els Van Hoof, MP of the Chamber of Representatives of theKingdomofBelgium, Head of the Belgium-Armenia parliamentary friendship group, press service of the Presidential administration informed “Armenpress”.

The President welcomed the guests in our country and highlighted the role of the parliamentary diplomacy on strengthening the inter-state relations. Stating that traditionally Belgium is perceived as a friendly and reliable partner in Armenia, the Armenian President expressed hope the Belgian parliamentarians’ visit to our country will boost the bilateral relations and the cooperation in different fields.

Serzh Sargsyan welcomed the MPs’ visit to Nagorno Karabakh as well where they will have a chance to directly get acquainted with the essence of the Nagorno Karabakh conflict and better understand the NKR people’s aspirations, concerns, everyday life and the achievements of over the past two decades.

The Armenian President expressed gratitude to the Belgian leadership and people for recognizing the Armenian Genocide stating that the Armenian people highly appreciated this step and accept it as Belgium’s firm commitment over the condemnation and prevention of genocide.

At the meeting the sides highlighted the parliamentary active contacts and especially the activity of the friendship group on strengthening and deepening the relations between Armenia and Belgium.

President Sargsyan also answered Belgian MP’s questions.

At the meeting the Armenian President awarded Belgian MP Georges Dallemagne with a Medal of Gratitude for his significant input on the development of the Armenian-Belgian friendly ties, expansion of the parliamentary cooperation between Armenia and Belgium. Serzh Sargsyan said Georges Dallemagne has worked in Armenia in 1988 as a doctor after the devastating earthquake.

Georges Dallemagne said this medal is a great honor for him and stated that it is already 28 years Armenia is in his heart, and today as well he is ready to help our country and people.